[il-talk] unfortunate news

[Jemal Powell]

  Well, as some of you may know, who attended the Chicago Chapter meeting in March; my grandfather had some serious health issues during the months of February and  March.   Well, I'm sorry to say that this past Saturday, March 30,  My Grandfather Ralph D. Powell, passed away at age 96.  At this hour, times for the visitation and funeral are being finalized.  The visitation will be on Thursday at Cage Memorial Chaple at 77th and South Jeffery Boulevard in Chicago.  The Funeral will be on Friday, location is being finalized as of this posting.  
I'll keep you posted .
Sincerely 
Jemal Powell