Crime & Safety

Authorities Investigate Death of Harvard Man

The man was found dead Thursday in Harvard, authorities said.

HARVARD, IL -- Authorities are investigating the death of a 73-year-old Harvard man. Authorities responded to 21226 Route 14 in Harvard on Thursday where they found the man deceased, according to a news release from the McHenry County Coroner's Office. The man has been identified as George Hemesath.

An autopsy is pending and the death remains under investigation by the McHenry County Coroner's Office and the McHenry County Sheriff's Office, according to the coroner's office.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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