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     His Social Security Number was 350-07-8310.⁴ Thomas Joseph LeBeau was born on February 27, 1917 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^3,4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Carnagey, daughter of Albert Harry Carnagey and Ada M. Chapin, on October 13, 1942 at Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2 Thomas Joseph LeBeau died on July 22, 1999 at Illinois at age 82.^4,6,5

     His Social Security Number was 331-42-2032.³ Ernest Richard "Ernie" LeBeau was born on December 2, 1948 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.³ He married June Carol Wilkinson in 1980 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁴ Ernest Richard "Ernie" LeBeau died on July 8, 1999 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 50.^3,6,5 He Ernie LeBeau, 50, a longtime resident of Chicago and professional musician who played lead guitar in rock bands when Chicago's rock scene was just beginning to be noticed nationally, died Thursday in Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia of cancer. Mr. LeBeau started playing professional guitar at age 15, said his wife, June. He performed in area banquet halls and clubs with Kaleidoscope, Montage and the M H Royals in the 1960s. Mr. LeBeau's brother Terry, a guitar and woodwinds player, said some high points in his brother's career were playing in battles of the bands with and opening for groups such as Styx, the Buckinghams and Tiny Tim. "He was a great guitar player. In those '60s days, he was really one of the top lead guitar players in Chicago," Terry LeBeau said. "Those were the early days of rock'n'roll, when the bands in Chicago were starting to get recognition." In addition to his wife and brother, Mr. LeBeau is survived by two daughters, Krista and Shanda; his parents, Tom and Betty; three other brothers, Tom, Don and Dan; and three sisters, Janet Bostelmann, Kathie and Suzanne LeBeau. on July 11, 1999.⁵

     Suzanne Marie LeBeau married Bill Kammer.¹ Suzanne Marie LeBeau was born on August 14, 1953 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.¹ She died on April 19, 2014 at New Mexico at age 60.¹ She Suzanne M. LeBeau - Left us suddenly on Saturday, April 19, 2014, doing what she loved the most: riding her bike. ...a painful reminder of the randomness of our existence on this planet. Born in Chicago, August 14, 1953, preceded in death by loving husband, Bill Kammer, father Thomas J. LeBeau, and brother Ernie LeBeau. Survived by partner Jim Matthews, mother Mary E. LeBeau (nee Carnagey), sister Janet (Horst) Bostelmann, and sister Kathie LeBeau, all of Santa Fe; brothers Tom (Chris) LeBeau of Lancaster CA, Terry (Mary Jo) LeBeau of Morton Grove IL, Don (Connie) LeBeau of Horseshoe Bay, TX, and Dan (Melody) LeBeau of Staunton, VA; loving aunt of many. Upon meeting you, Suzanne, it was easy to be drawn in by your outer beauty - - the smile, dimples, laughter, quick wit - - only to quickly realize it was exceeded by your inner beauty. Amongst your many loves were family, connecting with your endless circle of friends, sharing meals, cycling, chocolate, dogs, sunrises... sunsets, and so much more. You will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved you. The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and support through this difficult time. on April 23, 2014.¹

     Lula May Briggs was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² Her Social Security Number was 332-24-7074.³ She was born on November 14, 1902 at Illinois.³ As of circa 1921,her married name was Chapin.⁴ She married Harry W. Chapin, son of Harris Chapin and Elizabeth R. Smith, circa 1921.^1,4 Lula May Briggs died on January 31, 1998 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 95.³

     Dr. Richard Earl Chapin was buried at Peoples Church Memorial Garden, 200 West Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan.² His Social Security Number was 346-16-6832.⁶ He was born on April 29, 1925 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2,3,6,7 He married Eleanor Unknown circa 1949.¹ Dr. Richard Earl Chapin died on July 30, 2009 at East Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, at age 84.^1,2,6,7 He East Lansing - Dr. Richard Chapin East Lansing Dr. Richard Chapin, Director emeritus of Michigan State University Libraries, passed away July 30, 2009. He was born in Danville, IL on April 29, 1925, the son of Harry W. and Lula May (Briggs) Chapin. After graduation from Danville High School, he enlisted in the Naval V-12 program and was assigned as a bomb disposal officer with the Naval Technical Mission to Japan. He received a BA, and later an honorary doctorate, from Wabash College. While at Wabash he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and earned Blue Key and Phi Kappa Phi honoraries. He also quarterbacked the Wabash College football team. His graduate studies were at University of Illinois where he received his MS (library science) and PhD (communications). He worked in the libraries at Florida State University, University of Illinois, and University of Oklahoma before coming to Michigan State in 1955 as Associate Director and then Director of Libraries and Professor of Journalism from 1959 until 1990. He also served as Director of the MSU Press from 1985 to 1989. Dr. Chapin was an active member of his profession, serving as officer and board member of the Michigan Library Association, Michigan Library Consortium, American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries and the Ohio Library Consortium. He served as a consultant to libraries in this country and abroad, including Vietnam, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates. As co-founder and president of the Michigan Library Consortium he was instrumental in updating libraries in Michigan and beyond as technology began to influence his profession. He was an active member of the East Lansing community. He served as member of the East Lansing Human Relations Committee, the East Lansing Board of Education, the Capital Literacy Coalition and the Tolman Foundation. He is survived by Eleanor, his loving wife and colleague of 60 years, his sons Bob (Karen) and Dave (Laurie), daughter Becky (Sharon O'Leary), six grandchildren Robert, Jason, Andrew, Cari, Elle and Alex and two great grandchildren Jason Jr. and Carson. He will be remembered by family and friends for his wonderful sense of humor, respect for the dignity of all people and his contagious personality. on August 1, 2009.¹