Robert (Bob) Bruce Kerans departed from his earthly life at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, Illinois, on September 6, 2023. Bob was born July 29, 1939, in Brocton, Illinois, to Wendel (Lefty) and Jean Vaught Kerans, who preceded him in death. Bob loved his childhood in Brocton as i...
aged ninety-eight. Born in Streator, Illinois on 6 March 1922, she was one of the first women to become principal flute in a major US orchestra - the Boston Symphony Orchestra (1952-90). She also taught at Boston University and at Boston Conservatory. ...