Keeney, Russell Watson b. December 29, 1897 d. January 11, 1958 US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1919 and commenced the practice of law in Naperville, Illinois. In 1920, he became Justice of the Peace of Lisle Township and was the assistant State's Attorney until 1935. From 1936 to 1939, he was State Attorney of DuPage County and county judge of DuPage County, 1940 to 1952. From 1953 to 1956, he was circuit judge of the sixteenth judicial district of Illinois. In 1957, he was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-fifth Congress and served until...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Naperville Cemetery, Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Yablonski, Ventan 'Vinnie' b. March 4, 1923 d. March 1, 2008 Professional Football Player. A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, he played at the fullback and linebacker positions for four seasons (1948 to 1951) in the National Football League with the Chicago Cardinals. After serving in the United States Military during World War II, he attended Fordham and Columbia Universities. He was selected by the Cardinals in the 12th round of the 1946 NFL Draft and appeared in 40 career games. (Bio by: C.S.) Naperville Cemetery, Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, USA