William "Bill" J. Kress

Bill Kress grew up in South Chicago and worked on the deep tunnel project and for the City of Chicago Department of Environmental Control, and at the Illinois Department of Transportation. He was also a little league baseball coach.

Alum
Mendel High School
St Pat’s Grammar School

Veteran: Air Force, served in Vietnam

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Honorary William J. Kress “Bill” Way

South 110th and Mackinaw Avenue

 

Approved: June 2024

Ward: 10
Alderman: Peter Chico
Neighborhood: East Side

b. September 21, 1948
d. December 20, 2023. Age 75.

near
Sports fields where he coached

He is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery

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Source

20249167

https://elmwoodchapel.com/visit-info/obituary.php?id=5631

Donald L Seals, Sr.

Donald L. Seals, Sr. was the owner operator of the People’s Choice Grocery Store in the Englewood neighborhood for more than 33 years. He was an active community member who supported children in need with coats, food, and large doses of kindness and consideration. Local Aldermen referred to him as an “Angel of Englewood.”

After high school he enlisted in the Air Force and quickly rose to the rank of Captain and then Fire Chief. He went on to train State Fire Marshalls.

Veteran

U.S. Air Force

Alum

Edmund Burke Elementary School
Hyde Park High School

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Honorary Donald L. Seals, Sr Drive

5500 to 5659 South Princeton Avenue

 

Approved: December 2022

Ward: 16 and 20
Alderman: Coleman (16), Taylor (20)
Neighborhood: Englewood

People’s Choice Grocery Store
5647 S. Princeton Avenue

b. January 1, 1927
d. age 95

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Source
20223738