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Alan David Bayer of Des Plaines Alan David Bayer, 68, died on May 18. Bayer was a longtime employee of the Journal & Topics. He was active in the Optimist Club of Des Plaines and was a dedicated White Sox fan. He was the son of Raymond and Evelyn Bayer, and leaves behind many nieces,

Ruth Byrn has been, at various times in her life, a social worker, a nonprofit administrator, an author and an artist, and her time as a nature observer in her home state is underway.