Chuck Hedges Passes Away - Carol Hedges called Chris to inform us Chuck passed this morning. It was his wish that we be on the list to call. He was surrounded by family. He was lucid to the end. 'Got to enjoy his favorite brandy just before. He was not in great pain and did not suffer. That gives great comfort to know. He had quite a full life, and was loved by many. It was a great pleasure to know Chuck, and an honor for the amount of support he always gave us.
I will think of him often. Brenda Mraz-Skibinski, The Grove Restaurant, 890 Elm Grove Rd., Village Court, Elm Grove, 262-814-1890.
Some of you may have received this sad news already and some of you may not know Chuck. I'm sorry to report that our friend, the great clarinetist Chuck Hedges passed away Wednesday, June 23, around 1:30 AM at his Milwaukee home.
If you want to contact Carol Hedges or the family at: 1510 Gabriel Dr., Unit 1, Waukesha, WI 53188. Phone 262-513-1093. The Hedges Family thanks you all for your support. At this time, I do not know of any plans for a memorial service.
Linda Marty Schmitz, President, Madison Jazz Society, 608-850-5400.
A musical memorial was given at the Grove, July 19, 2010, from 4 to 10 p.m.