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• OBITUARY: Pattie Klimchuk had passion for people, fast cars

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• Retired teacher aided cultural events

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• OBITUARY: Former Birmingham Police dispatcher Mary Lou Currie was active, independent

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• 'Equalizer' actor Edward Woodward dies at 79

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• Police dispatcher loved tennis

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• OBITUARY: Kids counted on math teacher Rev. John Ward

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• Ford designer was passionate traveler

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• Milton Johnson: Spiritual faith, family gave strength

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• Swedish Soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom dies at 82

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• Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42

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• Artist Jeanne-Claude dies; co-created 'The Gates'

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• Marsh & McLennan director David Olsen, 71, dies

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• Artist Irving Kriesberg dies in NYC at 90

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• Founder of SYMS discount clothing store dies

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• 'Remote Control' gameshow host Ken Ober dies at 52

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• Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel dies at 68

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• 'Equalizer' star Edward Woodward dies at 79

  LONDON (AP) -- Edward Woodward, the star of films including "Breaker Morant" and "The Wicker Man," died Monday. He was 79.... Full story

• 'Gidget' Director Paul Wendkos dies at age 84

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