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William Franklin Grisham Ph.D

William Franklin Grisham Ph.D obituary, Chicago, IL

William Grisham Obituary

Grisham Ph.D., William Franklin 91; emeritus professor, Roosevelt University; stage actor and director; documentary filmmaker; television and advertising director; author; film historian of the silent era in Chicago; WWII veteran, U.S. Navy; St. Louis native; passed away at his home in Evanston, November 15, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Elisabeth Grisham (nee Stemberger); devoted father of Esther (Luke Grimm) Grisham Grimm and Therese Grisham.Preceded in death by parents Charles A. Grisham and Gladys M. Grisham (nee Standing) and brother Charles L. Grisham. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Sierra Club at sierraclub.org. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 20, 2016.

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