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• Obituary-Della Hornbaker (aroundptown.com) — Family and friends in Tampico are mourning Della Lorraine Hornbaker, whose daughter Julie Marcinkiewicz lives in town. Born in Polo in 1933 and a lifelong Cubs fan, Lorraine is remembered by her children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with private family services planned and condolences welcomed online.
   

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