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Deaths

Karmen J. Trick Martinie, 87, died Dec. 1 at the Champaign County Nursing Home, Urbana. She started as a typing clerk II and retired as a clerk typist III in 1993 after 28 years of service. Memorials: Crisis Nursery, Urbana and Cunningham Children’s Home, Urbana.

David Offner, 92, died Dec. 5 at Clark-Lindsey Retirement Village, Urbana. He was an associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering for 44 years, retiring in 1991. He received an emeritus appointment in 1991.



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