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Article: Bunni Sovetski, 75, sculptor and Spanish war vet
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- January 12, 1986
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Memorial services for Bunni Sovetski, 75, a colorful
carpenter-sculptor who fought in the Spanish Civil War, will be from
7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Old Town Triangle Association, 1755 N.
North Park.
Mr. Sovetski, who died Dec. 27 in Illinois Masonic Hospital,
spent many years renovating homes in the Old Town area before it was
considered chic. He had his studio there. He had exhibited at the
Old Town association's art fair every summer since its inception in
1949.
He was a hobo, writer, puppeteer and puppetmaker who once had
carved some characters for the late Burr Tilstrom.
Sometimes, his work sold so quickly locally that he complained
in print about having to work so fast he ...