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Dear Class of 68
We lost two classmates.... Cheryl Cogswell and Allen Hunter Young
It is with regret that I inform you that both Cheryl Cogswell passed away on May 8, 2011 and Allen Hunter Young on May 6, 2011. I would have sent this email last week; however, I am not at home and the alum site had a tutorial on how we administrators post information for you. I will try to copy and past their obituaries and add a link as well. Unfortunately, Chery's memorial already took place this past Saturday at Davenport Funeral Home with service
  Cheryl A. Cogswell of Elgin The memorial service for Cheryl A. Cogswell, 60, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 14, at Salem United Methodist Church, 115 W. Lincoln Ave., Barrington, where there will be a memorial visitation from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington. Born Nov. 10, 1950, in Chicago, she passed away from natural causes Sunday, May 8, 2011, at her home. Cheryl was a loving daughter, sister and good friend. She was a talented artist in many art media including photography, jewelry, painting and bead work. She was also an animal lover and an accomplished English Style equestrian. Survivors include her brother, Ron (Beth) Cogswell of Arlington, Va.; friend, Bob Fortelka of Darien; and her beloved cats, Gracie and Max. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merton B. and Vera J. (nee Umbreit) Cogswell. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Cheryl's name may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America at www.ccfa.org, or 800-932-2423, or the Anderson Animal Shelter of South Elgin Ill., at www.andersonanimalshelter.orgor 847-697-2880. You may leave online condolences at www.davenportfamily.comor call 847-381-3411 for information. Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on May 12, 2011 Allen Hunter Young - Obituary
Allen Hunter Young, a nationally and internationally recognized musician and composer, died unexpectedly on May 6, 2011 in Delano, Minnesota. He was born on May 18, 1950 in Chicago, Ill. He grew up in Barrington, Illinois and graduated from Barrington High School in 1968. He earned a BS in Music Education from Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois, where he played trumpet in the top band ensembles and the marching band. With his long-time collaborator and partner he played with many bands during his career, including Morning After, Cash Money, Jamtrack, Michael Paul and the Capone AllStars, Rainbow Seekers, and most recently Al/Capone. He toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, and the Lena Horn and Alan King shows. One of his recent recording projects, Mr. Smooth, produced by Jason Miles and featuring Alex Ligertwood and Dean Brown, reached number 43 on the Smooth Jazz charts, was number 1 in many national markets, and was featured on the front page of All That Jazz magazine, receiving international accolades. He is survived by his wife, Kathie (nee Anderson) Young of Delano, Minnesota, stepchildren Jessica Clary, JoAnna and Willie Clarey, Jason Thompson, grandchildren Abbeygale and Ayden Clary, sister and brother-in-law Robert and Susan (nee Young) Parks of Oak Park, IL, nephews Ben and Ian Parks. He is also survived by his extended families, including Gennaro (“Jeep”) and Kathie Capone and their families, Joyce Anderson, Chuck Anderson, Julie Hyllsted, Susan Weise, Jim Anderson, and Cindy Anderson and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley H. Young and Jean L. Young (nee Allen) of Barrington, IL. Memorials may be made to The Pet Project, which helps people keep their pets by providing food and basic supplies to those who are struggling (P.O. Box 6857 Minneapolis, MN 55406 www.thepetproject.org), or to PING!, whose mission is to make music instruction available to all children by providing musical instruments to low-income students (P.O. Box 1963, Oak Park, IL 60304 www.pingoprf.org). Burial will be private. A celebration of Allen’s life was held in Amery, Wisconsin on May 10, 2011. A memorial service will be held in Rockford later this summer. Tributes can be posted at group page on Facebook: remembering allen young. http://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois#!/event.php?eid=122491967830544. Here is the link to his obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rrstar/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=150928754
Allen Hunter Young - Tribute
Allen Hunter Young was born on May 18, 1950. He was the first born of Stan and Jean Young, and was named for Jean’s family, the Allens. He was of course the darling boy and his doting father called him “Frabby”, after the Lewis Carroll phrase “frabjous” (meaning utterly fabulous) from The Jabberwocky. When his sister Susan came along, his new nickname became “Baba.” He was a quiet, deep child – interested in all manner of weird and wonderful things. Mad Magazine was required reading. Doodles and drawings of jet planes covered papers. Summers were spent riding bikes, swimming in Timberlake, visiting Grammy and Pikie’s farm and playing in the woods in back of the house. Dog Tacker and cats too numerous to name were constant companions. But 4th grade changed his life. Trumpet lessons began, and not only was Allen interested, he was good. His talent was clear from the start. Music became his passion and his purpose. He was true to that purpose his entire life. Practice, practice, practice, yet Al seemed to like it. Weekly lessons (with Dad sitting and watching!). Concerts, competitions, music summer camp, awards. He studied under George Bean and Vincent Chichowicz and just got better. High school friends and activities were centered around band and it was no surprise when he chose Northwestern for college and majored in music. At NU, he played in the Marching Band and some days were so cold, his mustache had icicles on it. He met his musical collaborator and creative partner, Jeep Capone, in 1972 and they worked together ever since. The band names changed over the years but the partnership just deepened. Jeep and his family were a second family to Al, and Al always had fond memories – and funny stories – about Pip, Kay and the Capone brothers. Together Al and Jeep did great things. They worked with some of the best in the business. He even taught Chick Corea how to play the EVI. The gigs were at places as varied as the famous casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, to “jazz cowboy heaven” in Porterville CA, to the middle of nowhere in Rock Springs Wyoming, to the site of alien landings --Rosewall, NM. One of the most unusual tours was to Japan, as part of an Elvis show that the Japanese audiences went wild for. In between, he was in important part in the lives of his nephews, Ben and Ian – encouraging their music, attending their concerts and sending them charts. He traveled to Washington DC with his Dad and sister for tours of the museums. He remained a loyal Cubs fan through thick and thin and was never without his Cubs hat. Although his job took him around the world he always tuned into WGN to catch the day’s score. And then he met the love of his life, Kathie. He was never happier than the years he spent with her. He embraced her family and became a doting Papa to Abby and Ayden. Kathie and Al shared a love of animals and it seemed that every injured or stray critter found their way to their door, was immediately taken in, nursed and loved. Kathie and Allen did everything together – friends and family called them the “Velcro twins.” They enjoyed taking walks with the dogs and cats and seriously decorated the house and yard at Halloween and Christmas. Al’s sense of humor was legendary. His tastes were eclectic, from the Three Stooges to Bob and Ray (“remember…Bob spelled backwards is Bob”), Stan Freeburg and lately to Red Green. His wry comments were always made with a straight face, and generally pointed out the quirky and ironic in the world around him. On stage, he brought the house down with Clark Terry’s rendition of “Mumbles.” Al lived a good life. His music and music and creativity brought joy to his audiences and fans. He loved and was loved by many. We are all fortunate to have been touched by this life, which was lived honestly and fully. We will miss him very much. Career Highlights Bands, producers and artists Al worked with: Member of Morning After, Cash Money, Jamtrack, Michael Paul and the Capone AllStars, Rainbow Seekers, and most recently Al/Capone. Played with Glenn Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Lena Horn and Alan King shows, Paulette McWilliams, Neil Sedaka and Paul Anka, Richie Gajante, Reggie Boyd Jr., Johnny Graham, Michael Paul, Alex Ligertwood, Steven Wolf, Dean Brown, Joe Sample, Basia, Jim Henry, Elaine and Ellen, Al Criado, Terry Marshall, Tony Fredinelli, Jerry Schaefer, Peter Burke, Diane Shure, Eric Gale Opened for: Rufus, The Manhattans, Vanilla Ice, Lonestar, Sawyer Brown Studio and other work for: Ted Nichols, McDonalds, David Blume’s School of Music, movies scores for Creep and Diamonds from the Bantu (with Michael and Janet Jackson), Rockford and Phoenix school system clinics Ran sound for: The Who, Sting, War, Toto Fans included: Sylvester Stallone Lee Marvin, Gloria Estefan, George Brett, Johnny Bench, Steve Garvey, “Goose” Gossage. Al Secord, Keith Magnuson, Ray Charles, Connie Stevens, Carl Whithers, Angelo Petruzzi
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