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Mike Black Sr. and Joan Black of Plain Township were married for 48 years. Mike Black contracted the West Nile virus in October and died from complications of the virus on Dec. 26.

His family never suspected that his favorite pastime would lead to his death at age 76. Mike died Dec. 26 from complications ...