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Deaths

Betty Ann Nelson, 80, died April 26 at Presence Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. She was an academic hourly at the Illinois Natural History Survey from 1993 to 2002.

Roger A. Sommer, 85, died April 27. He worked in the maintenance department for eight years. Memorials: Carle Cancer Center or Carle Heart and Vascular Center.

Jane Terry, 69, died April 21 at Presence Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. She retired from the U. of I. after more than 30 years of service.

Pauline Elizabeth Thrasher, 93, died April 30 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. She worked at the Illini Union as a housekeeper for 10 years. Memorials: Little Galilee Christian Camp, Clinton.

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