Tammy Lynn Moote died in a vehicle collission

Tammy Lynn Moote, 35, of La Grange Park died on August 10, in Cloyne, Ontario, Canada. The hearing impaired woman "taught in the Holy Trinity Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Children of Peace Catholic Grade School in Chicago." See Chicago Tribune (Joan Giangrasse Kates).

OBIT, Don Stephens, Rosemont Mayor

Don Stephens served as mayor of Rosemont since 1955.

As I understand it, two deals defined his life and shaped the growth of the western suburbs.

Mayor Richard J. Daley wanted some land from Rosemont to connect O'Hare Airport to the City of Chicago. Stephens struck a deal to bring city water to Rosemont.

The next deal Stephens struck to benefit his community was with Sam Giancana, an organized crime figure. Stephens bought a mob hotel being used for prostitution as part of improving Rosemont.

The FBI became suspicious that Stephens was participating in organized crime as a result of the transaction and ultimately Stephens was prosecuted by the U.S. attorney. Stephens was acquitted, but blamed the prosecution for his declining health.

Capitol Fax Blog (Rich Miller) and shsilver have blog entries.

Stephens has two sons involved in politics. Mark Stephens is the chairman of the board of Triton College. Bradley Stephens is the Leyden Township Supervisor.

See Daily Herald (Ames Boykin and Eric Krol) and Chicago Tribune (Richard Wronski with Rick Pearson and Michael Higgins) have more.

OBIT, Jack Marino [D209]

Chicago Tribune:

Jack Marino, retired P.E. Teacher/Coach for Proviso East H.S., passed away peacefully at home April 1, 2007....

OBIT, Ralph Sampson, former Maywood cop [M]

Mr. Ralph Sampson, was a life long Mawoodian and honored Law Enforcement Officer of our Community. He excelled at Washington School and Proviso East High School. He was a decorated and honorably discharged Army veteran. He was the first African American Police Officer in the Village of Maywood, the first African American Sergeant, the first African American Lieutenant, and first African American Deputy Police Chief of the Maywood Police Department.

The Funeral Service for Maywood Police Department Deputy Chief Ralph Sampson (Retired), will be held:

Wake: TBA

Funeral: Saturday, March 3, 2007
12:00 Noon
Canaan AME
801 S. 14th Street, Maywood, IL 60153

Burial: TBA

Repast: TBA

OBIT, Charles Cotton Sr. [M]

Mr. Charles Cotton, Jr., was a valued member of the Maywood community. He owned Mid-West Business Machines and served as liquor commissioner.

The Funeral Service for Mr. Charles Cotton, Sr., will be held:

Viewing: Thursday, March 1, 2007

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Corbin Colonial Funeral Chapel

1001 W. Madison Street, Maywood, IL 60153

Wake: Friday, March 2, 2007

10:00 am – 10:30 am

Funeral: 10:30 am – 12:00 Noon

Corbin Colonial Funeral Chapel

1001 W. Madison Street, Maywood, IL 60153

Burial: Oakridge Glen Oaks Cemetery

4301 W Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162-2029

Repast: Maywood Parks & Recreation Building

200 S. 5^th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153