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Alton Telegraph 20 Feb 1950
Robert Sheff Dies At Hamilton. Mont.
Former Alton Man Succumbs to Gunshot Wound
Mrs. Ralph Drury of Godfrey received word Sunday of the death of her brother, Robert Sheff o f Hamilton, Mont., formerly of Alton.
Sheff, a veteran of World War II. had been in ill health since his release from the service . Death was due to a gunshot wound,
Sheff was born in Alton, Oct. 2, 1912, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elery Sheff of Los Angeles, Cali f., for many years residents of Alton.
Robert Sheff attended the Alton schools and was a student at Alton High School before enlisti ng in the
navy at tho age of 17. While residing in California he was employed by MGM studios. During th e time
he was In service he had served for 18 months on the Island of Luzon.
Surviving, in addition to his parenis, are his widow, Mrs. Eva Bean Sheff; a daughter, Lamar , 17, and a son, Bobby, 10, three sisters, Mrs. Adallne Drury and Misses Marlene and Marcel la Sheff, Los Angeles, and six brothers, Chester, Leroy, Harold, Paul, David, and Richard, a ll of Los Angeles,
Funeral rites will be held Wednesday at Hamilton, Mont.
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