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Luther Allison

1939–1997 (age 58)

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Luther Allison (1939–1997) was a Chicago blues guitarist and singer whose fiery performances earned him international ...

William Farley

1950–2016 (age 66)

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William Farley, born in 1950 and passing in 2016, rests at Washington Memory Gardens.

Katie Hall

1938–2012 (age 74)

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Katie Hall (1938-2012) was an American politician who represented Indiana in the U.S. House before her burial at Washing...

Major Lance

1939–1994 (age 55)

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Major Lance (1939–1994) was an American soul singer whose hits such as 'The Monkey Time' helped define the Chicago sou...

Bernie Mac

1957–2008 (age 51)

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Bernie Mac (1957–2008) was a Chicago-born comedian and actor best known for The Bernie Mac Show and his stand-up caree...

Amanda Smith

1837–1915 (age 78)

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Amanda Smith (1837-1915) was a Long Green resident who lived through the 19th century.

Koko Taylor

1928–2009 (age 81)

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Koko Taylor (1928–2009) was a Memphis-born blues singer hailed as the "Queen of the Blues".