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Deaths

Richard Gene “Dick” Horn, 82, of Thomasboro, Illinois, died Nov. 9 at home. He worked as a subforeman for the Division of Operations and Maintenance paint shop for 30 years, retiring in 1994. Memorials: Eastlawn Cemetery or the American Diabetes Association.

Marianne Mosey, 93, of Champaign, died Nov. 10 at Champaign County Nursing Home in Urbana. She worked in Admissions from 1958 until her retirement in 1984. Memorials: Harding United Methodist Church, 4009 E. 1553rd Road, Earlville, IL 61518.

Elizabeth Ann Wells, 92, died Oct. 31 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. She worked in the physics department before retiring in the 1990s. Memorials: Ann Wells Trust, 613 Erin Drive, Champaign, IL 61822.

Samuel H. Williams, 90, of Champaign, formerly of Villa Grove, Illinois, died Nov. 5 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He worked at the university. Memorials: Champaign VFW Post 5520.

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