WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Richard Sherwood Walbaum, 71, died at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born May 16, 1938, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late G. Crum and Mary Taylor Walbaum.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Molly Moore Walbaum, and his sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Janet of Fair Oaks, Indiana; David and Megan of Rochester, New York; and Daniel and Moira of West Lafayette, Indiana; and by his great joy, grandchildren, Owen, Emma, Ellen, Henry, and Nathan; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Anita Walbaum of Springfield, Illinois; and by countless dear friends that he gathered over his lifetime.

He graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Illinois, the University of Illinois, with a Bachelor of Science degree, and Purdue University with a Master of Science degree. While at Illinois, he served as president of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He served in the Unites States Army as a lieutenant in the First Air Defense Missile Brigade at Ft. Bliss, Texas. Upon separation from the service he entered graduate school at Purdue. He was later named assistant dean for undergraduate administration at the Krannert School of Management. He loved working with students and established the School of Management’s Student Council. He was proud of his significant role in the establishment of the Business Opportunity Program for the Krannert School. For many years, he served as faculty advisor for Grand Prix and was selected for membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa, Gimlet, Reamers, and Iron Key.

In 1984, he became assistant athletics director at Purdue and was director of the John Purdue Club. In later years he became senior associate athletics director and helped to establish Purdue’s areas of athletics marketing and promotions. He was a winner of the Diamond P. Award, and in 2001 he retired as senior associate athletics director emeritus.

Community service included many years as coach and commissioner of the Little Gridiron youth football league of West Lafayette and active support of Junior Achievement, West Lafayette High School Booster Club, and the West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation. He was a longtime board member and treasurer of the Lyn Treece Boys and Girls Club. He was also a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Purdue Alumni Association, Purdue President’s Council, and the John Purdue Club.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Richard Walbaum Memorial Fund, care of the John Purdue Club, Ross-Ade Pavilion, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

There will be a memorial visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway W., West Lafayette, IN 47906. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, at Federated Church, 2400 Sycamore Lane, West Lafayette, IN 47906, with Rev. David Mills officiating.

Marc Burnham Fagot, 55, of Geneva passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, after a valiant, year long battle with cancer. By his side were Robin, his loving wife of 28 years, and his two sons, John and Drew. With him in spirit and support at his passing were countless friends and family members, all of whom were blessed by having been a part of his life.

Marc was born May 10, 1953 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Robert and Mertyce Fagot. He graduated from Danville High School, where he was active in the choral music programs, as well as swimming, track and, most importantly, football. He was chosen to attend the American Legion Premier Boys State conference in Springfield, where he was elected Boys State Attorney General. Marc then attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. While at the U of I he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, and a fullback for two years for the varsity football team. He graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

After a brief association with Mark Shale and Associates in Texas, Marc moved to Chicago. He opened Marc Marketing in a showroom at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, and remained at the Mart for the next twenty years. As the business focused on unique home furnishings and decorative accessories, Marc was elected President of the Chicago Gift Association. He moved the business to Geneva in 2001, also operating a retail store “Domus” on Third Street. Most recently, Marc was employed as a sales manager for Riverfront Chrysler Jeep in North Aurora.

Marc and Robin (Unverferth) were married in Danville on April 12, 1980, and after living in Chicago for a short time, made their home in Geneva. Along with being a tremendous ambassador for the community, Marc served as a charter Board Member of the Geneva Baseball Association, and was responsible for the initial fundraising efforts necessary to get the league started. In addition, he served as the Treasurer of the Geneva High School All-Sports Boosters. It was 9 years ago that Marc found the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his caring and commitment to the youth of Geneva. In 2000 he stepped forward to volunteer as an Assistant Coach for the Geneva High School Football Vikings. In that capacity, Marc not only helped shape young lives, but also helped to rebuild the program and lead the Vikings to the state championship game this past November.

Marc was an avid fisherman and took many father/son fishing trips to Canada with his sons. He also enjoyed golf, loved the Cubs, the Bears and, most of all, his Fighting Illini.

Marc is survived by the love of his life, Robin, and his two sons, John and Drew, all at home in Geneva. He also leaves behind his parents, Mertyce and the Hon. John P. Meyer of Danville, his brothers Robert (Kathy) Fagot of Egan, MN, John (Toni) Meyer, Jr. of Danville, Michael Meyer of Yorba Linda, CA, Christopher (Sue) Meyer of Danville, his sisters Mary (Rudy) Manfredi of Fairfield, CA, Betsy (Russell) Elam of Susanville, CA, Melinda (David) Jankowski of Danville, a special brother-in-law, T.J. Goetting of Bangor, ME, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert and his beloved sister, Tamara.

Mass will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 10th at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Visitation will be Monday from 3-8:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 West Street, (Rt. 38), Geneva. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Marc B. Fagot Memorial Fund, c/o Park National Bank, 808 West State Street, Geneva, Illinois 60134. For info call Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva. 630-232-7337 or at yursfuneralhomes.com.

Donald Weller was a native of Illinois, Champaign HS class of ’46; HS State wrestling champion and Sports Hall of Fame, 1998. Graduated from the University of Illinois, class of ’51, earning a BS in Chemistry. Retired as Western Regional Manager of American Can Company, Research Dept., 1985. Served in the U.S. Army during Korean War. Avid interest in sports, gardening, and traveling.

John L. Heath, Heath Candy Bar heir, died Monday, January 9, 2006, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Heath was the grandson of the founder of L.S. Heath and Sons, established in 1914 and head quartered in Robinson, Illinois.

Heath was born in Robinson on December 30, 1935. He worked for the Heath Candy Company from 1962 until 1988. He was the Chairman, President and CEO from 1971 to 1982, and he remained as the Chairman of the Board until 1988. Heath retired from the day-to-day operations of the candy company in 1985 and moved to Paradise Valley, Arizona. He and his brother, Allan Heath, sold their interest in L.S. Heath and Sons to the Leaf Candy Company in 1989. Heath intentionally orchestrated the sale to Leaf to keep the candy manufacturing plant operational in his small hometown of 7,000 residents. The Leaf Candy Company, manufactures of Whoppers, Milk Duds and Payday, was subsequently purchased by Hershey.

Heath was a well known community leader in Illinois and Arizona. He served on numerous boards and commissions, including bank boards and hospital boards in both states. He also served on the Central Illinois Power Service Board of Directors, the Board of Endowment for Eastern Illinois University and the Endowment Board of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. Within the candy industry, Heath was highly involved with the National Confectioners Association, and he was often a featured speaker at national candy conventions.

He was particularly proud to be a former investor in the Phoenix Suns. Heath was a graduate of Robinson High School and Eastern Illinois University. He served in the military in the Army Signal Core at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Prior to joining the candy company, Heath was a radio personality and Station Manager at WEIC in Charleston, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife Sheila, his brother Allan, his sons Larry and David and his daughters Kerry and April. His four children awarded Heath with nine grandchildren. His entire family resides in metro Phoenix, Arizona. Services have concluded.

Published in The Arizona Republic on 1/29/2006.

Charles “Chick” H. Delano III, 65, of Springfield, died at 10:40 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center.

Chick was born on March 19, 1940 in Springfield, the son of Charles H. and Nell Curren Delano. He married Barbara Schwarm on September 12, 1964 in Evanston, IL.

Chick was a 1961 graduate of Stanford University and received his law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1964. He practiced law serving as a trial lawyer for forty-one years. He began his career with Continental Bank of Chicago and then practiced at two LaSalle Street litigation firms. He served as a Sangamon County Assistant State (TM)s Attorney. In 1967 he founded Delano Law Offices. He served as the first corporation counsel for the city of Springfield, setting up its law department. In 1992 he purchased the Roland building which sat upon the foundation of the historic American House Hotel. The full historic renovation was recognized by the National Park Service as a certified historic structure. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Catherine Curren and Mary Christine.

He is survived by his wife: Barbara of Springfield; three sons: Charles H. (wife, Erika) Delano IV of Springfield, John (wife, Lisa) Delano of Brookline, MA, Kevin (wife, Annie) Delano of North Riverside, IL; three daughters: Sarah (husband, Tom) Pavlik and Cathleen (husband, Patrick) Sweeten both of Springfield, and Ann (husband, Keith) Bunnell of Peoria, eleven grandchildren, and a sister: Jane (husband, Warren) Foran of Springfield.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 ” 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2006 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home , 900 S. 6th St. Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. Concelebrated Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1725 S. Walnut, Springfield with Rev. James Neuman, principal celebrant and Rev. David H. Hoefler and and Rev. Robert Spriggs, concelebrants. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 748 W. Laurel, Springfield, IL 62704.

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Robert Gregory Swedo studied finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne. Following graduation in 1996 he worked at the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE) for Lakota Trading before being tragically killed in November 2000 by a hit-and-run.

A 1949 Elgin High School graduate, Survant was named All-State for basketball his senior season. He also participated in football and track and was considered one of the city’s best athletes during that era. In basketball, Survant was leading scorer for the Maroons in 1948, scoring 336 points for a team that finished 15-10. In 1949, when Elgin went 23-4 and lost in the Sweet Sixteen, Survant was the second-leading scorer on the team, scoring 418 points and averaging 15.8 points per game. He was considered “a great feeder for (Hall of Fame inductee) Bob Peterson” who led the team in scoring. Survant was named to the Champaign News Gazette All-State Team, then considered the premier authority in the state. He was named second team all-state on another team.  He accomplished all this while playing with a chain-harness due to an injury he suffered in football.  This limited Bob to how high he could raise his arm. He scored a team-leading 20 points in the state tournament loss and was named to the All-State Tournament Team.  After graduation from EHS, Survant attended the University of Illinois.

John D. Sinnock ’85 joined the chapter eternal October 19, 1989. While studying at the University of Illinois he served as president of ATO, showing great leadership, and won several fraternity awards of great distinction.