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2/23/2021 1:11:00 PM
Earl Dean Browning, age 95, of Godfrey, Illinois, passed away at home in the early morning hours of Monday, February 22, 2021.
Dean was born January 21, 1926, in Annawan, Illinois, to Earl Franklin and Velma Lucille (Moon) Browning. A star basketball player, he graduated from Annawan High School in 1944. Following high school, Dean served his country from 1944 to 1946 in the United States Army rising to the rank of Technical Sergeant (Platoon Leader) in the Anti-tank Company 35
th Infantry Regiment 25
th Division, Tropic Lightning. Dean was awarded the Bronze Star for gallantry for serving 165 consecutive days in frontline combat service including the invasion of Luzon, the taking of the Balete Pass and the capture of Santa Fe. He was also awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He was among the first Occupation Troops in Japan.
Elks announce December s top teens
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The Kewanee Elks #724 is pleased to announce the selection of Emily Miller and Gabriel Johnson as the December Teens of the Month.
Emily is the daughter of Charles and Jennifer Miller. She is a senior at Annawan High School. Her class rank is 10 of 27. Her GPA is 4.62/5.0 scale. She has a 4 year achievement in Basketball, Track, Volleyball, Spanish Club, FCA and Student Council. She has a 3 year achievement in Honor Roll, All-conference Academic Basketball and Volleyball, Class Vice-President and Health Careers Club. She has a 2 year achievement in National Honor Society, Health Careers Club Secretary, Basketball Co-Captain, All Tournament Team in Geneseo Volleyball and Basketball, Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Girls Chorus, Band, Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band and Honors Band. She has a 1 year achievement in 5.0 club, Student Council President all tournament team Princeville Tournament, 1st Team All-Conference basketball and Games Cl