Obituaries

Top Headlines: Former Fire Chief Del Yunker Dies, LWHS D210 Among Best

The top headlines in Mokena Patch this week featured the loss of a beloved community member and the good news about LWHS 2210.

The top headlines in Mokena Patch this week alerted readers to the death of retired fire chief Del Yunker, while putting a spotlight on national accolades for all four high schools in Lincoln-Way High School Dist. 210.  

Former Mokena Fire Protection District Chief Del Yunker dies

Delbert C. Yunker, 72, died peacefully at his home May 13. He was Fire Chief for 12 years, a member of the Mokena Chamber of Commerce and the Mokena Lions Club.

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Lincoln-Way High Schools Named Among Newsweek's Top in the Country

The magazine's 2013 rankings are out; see where other area high schools ranked.

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