John Vinogradov, 72, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away at 5:30 a. m. on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at the family residence in Smith Township following an extended illness.
Mr. Vinogradov was born on April 21, 1937 in New York City, a son of John Peter and Madeline (Sway) Vinogradov. As a young man he served in the U. S. Navy for 18 years, and had lived in the Churubusco-area since 1965. He retired as an electronic engineer with Magnavox after 32 years.
A member of the Gilbert Davis American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, he had formerly served as its finance officer.
On July 7, 1969 he was married in St. Croix to Eunice J. Collier. She survives.
