Other recent deaths

• Archie Green, 1917-2009: Keeper of American folklife

• Katharine M. "Kate" Byrne, 1913-2009: writer, teacher

• James R. Adair, 1923-2009: Longtime writer, editor in Christian publishing

• John Hope Franklin, 1915-2009: Noted African-American historian, scholar

• John Porter Kelley, 1931-2009: Opened one of the first law offices in Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates area

• Art Massa, 1952-2009: PR exec, ex-ComEd spokesman

• Nicholas Hughes, 1962-2009: Son of poet Sylvia Plath commits suicide

• Earl J. Field, 1946-2009: Norridge mayor since 1998

• Rachel Sweitzer, 1915-2009: Army nurse, honored for work during WW II

• New Orleans blues pianist

• Martin P. 'Marty' Knowlton, 1920-2009: Co-founder of Elderhostel

• Morton Lachman, 1918-2009: Longtime gag writer for Bob Hope

• William J. Kelly, 1931-2009: Longtime Tribune photographer

• Wesley Geen, 1928-2009: Inventor was a recipient of early open heart surgery

• Natasha Richardson dies: Member of British acting dynasty was acclaimed film and stage star

• Jack Lawrence, 1912-2009: Lyricist wrote standards for Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Rosemary Clooney

• Gladys Demski Kuras: 1927-2009, embraced Polish heritage

• Judge Richard F. Sprague, 1933-2009: Federal administrative law judge in Chicago

• Ben Meeker, 1911-2009: chief federal probation officer in Chicago region

• 'Keystone Kid' film actor

• Writer helped create Mr. Magoo

• Transportation chief for Nixon

• Nicholas R. Shuman, 1921-2009: Foreign editor at Chicago Daily News oversaw storied reporters

• Ron Silver, 1946-2009: Tony-winning actor

• Lourdes Afable, 1938-2009: Retired head of crisis intervention at Chicago Public Schools

• Henry A. Bishop III, 1955-2009: Longtime sommelier at Spiaggia

• Lannie LeGear, 1940-2009: Psychologist advocated for special-needs kids

• James Purdy: Little-known author controversial

• A no-computer accountant

• Mary McCall, 1931-2009: Celebrity Charity Chair Auction founder

• Kevin J. Gray, 1954-2009: Chicago Fire Department captain

• Norman C. Tischhauser, 1931-2009: Owned auto repair shop in Virgil

• Elizabeth Ann Reeves, 1933-2009: Led support group for post-polio sufferers

• George E. Swanson, 1912-2009: Lakeview mail carrier for more than 50 years

• Zalmon Goldsmith, 1915-2009: Lawyer oversaw vast changes in Aurora

• Janet G. LeWald. 1946-2009; a pioneer in recycling efforts

• Allen G. Debus, 1926-2009: U. of C. researcher studied history of science, collected early 20th Century musical recordings

• Patricia 'Patti' Willian, 1932-2009: Winnetka Woman of the Year, strong supporter of Hadley School for the Blind

• James Tillman, 1946-2009: Loyola basketball star, trucking company owner

• Robert Jeffery Rogerson, 1926-2009: Illinois Bell employee, focused on emergency services

• Kenneth C. Henry, 1929-2009; Olympic speed skater who taught high school and later became a golf pro

• George McAfee, 1918-2009: Football Hall of Famer, legendary halfback for the Chicago Bears in 1940s

• Robert J. Sapp, 1923-2009; 2nd-generation ice-cream shop owner

• Richard Pegue, 1944-2009: Disc jockey who spun dusties on Chicago radio

• Joyce H. Kress, 1919-2009: WAC who met Orville Wright, Igor Sikorsky

• Gordon Ewen, 1915-2009: President of Western Golf Association

• Sister Catherine Gallagher, 1917-2009: Mother McAuley principal, Mercy Health System manager

• Donald L. Shoemaker, 1934-2009: Opened 1st Coldwell Banker office in Chicago

• David G. Taylor

• Dr. Robert W. Ollayos, 1917-2009: Research helped babies with blood disorder

• Frank German, 1921-2009: Tinley Park village clerk for nearly 4 decades

• Stephen J. Broussard, 1948-2009: Attorney, thespian

• James Ward 1932-2009: Restaurant critic on Channel 7, author and magazine editor

• Rev. Edward W. Bergstraesser, 1935-2009: Social activist

• Vincent B. 'Vin' Allison, 1921-2009: Music director at North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka

• William Jorden, 1923-2009: Former journalist later served as U.S. ambassador to Panama

• Antoinette K-Doe, 1942-2009: Widow of New Orleans singer died on Mardi Gras day

• Herman Schmidt, 1915-2009; plan commissioner and trustee in Skokie

• John A. Holabird Jr., 1920-2009: Chicago architect

• Louie Bellson, 1924-2009: Legendary jazz drummer

• Lux Interior: The wildest rock frontman this side of Iggy Pop and David Yow