(January 25-31, 2018)
Gay life in Chicago this week, back in...
1986
Obituaries in Gay Life:
"Timothy (Timmy) Lee
"Services were held last Monday in Crystal Falls, Mich., for Timothy (Timmy) Lee, a longtime popular bartender in the Chicago area, who died Jan. 17 following a heart attack."
"Mr. Lee, 40, was a native of Milwaukee where he attended schools. He moved to Chicago and worked at several bars including the Ritz, King's Ransom, the Haig, Loading zone and most recently at the New Flight.
"He moved to Crystal Falls last May and was employed as a bartender there.
"He is survived by his parents, two brothers and two nieces."
And:
"Brian Long
"Services were held in Westwood, Calif., last week for Brian Long, 26, a former Chicagoan, who died Wednesday, Jan. 22, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
"Mr. Long was a native of Chicago and attended schools here. He moved to Beverley Hills, Calif., about three months ago. While here he operated the White Glove Cleaning Co.
"Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Irene Long; Six sisters and two brothers."
And:
"Dennis Johnson
"Former Chicagoan Dennis Johnson, 36, died Sunday, Jan 19, of complications due to AIDS.
"According to friends whom he visited, Mr. Johnson said he discovered he had AIDS last fall. He died of Pneumocystic carinii pneumonia.
"Mr. Johnson had lived in Chicago since his discharge from the U.S. Navy. He had been employed as a bartender at the old Greenleaf bar.
"He moved to his native Denver about three years ago where he worked for the U.S. Mint."
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