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  • July 14, 2009 | People
    Homer W. Keller passes away
    Longtime ISBA member Homer W. Keller passed away in June at age 91. He was born in Peoria and attended Franklin Elementary School and Peoria High School. Mr. Keller earned his law degree from the University of Illinois in 1943 and practiced with the Westervelt firm for 66 years. Mr. Keller was President of the Peoria County Bar Association in 1971-72. He will long be remembered for his integrity, quick wit and kindness.

    From the Peoria County Bar Association's July Newsletter.

  • July 9, 2009 | People
    Gerald Snyder Jr. passes away
    [caption id="attachment_1994" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Gerald Snyder Jr."][/caption] Waukegan attorney and longtime Illinois State Bar Association member called a tireless advocate for children. He was a partner in the firm of Snyder, Clarke and Fouts.

    From the Daily Herald:

    Law partner Jim Fouts said Snyder took a personal interest in his clients.

    "There were times where a woman wouldn't be able to afford a lawyer and Gerry would pay," Fouts said. "There were times when these people needed a place to stay and Gerry would put them up in a motel. He had an unending compassion for children."

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  • June 29, 2009 | People
    Georgia Lee Lipke 1925-2009
    Former ISBA Assembly member Georgia Lee Lipke recently passed away. She was born on May 6, 1925, in Chicago. Ms. Lipke attended Lawrence University and Chicago Kent College of Law. Ms. Lipke was an Assistant States Attorney for Cook County before entering private practice. She was president of the Women's Bar Association, a member of several committees of the Illinois and American Bar associations and the Chicago Bar Association.