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Body of wife of Nobel-winning professor found in Illinois landfill


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Authorities in northern Illinois are investigating after the body of the wife of a Nobel Prize-winning chemistry professor was found in a landfill, hours after the two were reported missing in Indiana.

The Ogle County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that deputies found the body of Sumire Negishi, 80, and the couple's car Tuesday at Orchard Hills Landfill in Rockford, Ill., shortly after they found Ei-ichi Negishi, 82, walking nearby. Rockford is about 160 kilometres west of Chicago.

Family members said Ei-ichi Negishi was confused and searching for help when he was found. He was apparently in "an acute state of confusion and shock," and the couple's vehicle was stuck in a ditch. 

The relatives told WTHR-TV in Indianapolis that Sumire Negishi was near the end of a battle with Parkinson's disease and the couple intended to go to the airport for a trip. When the car wasn't functioning, he got out of the car to look for help.

"We are very proud of his distinguished career, but more importantly know him as a beloved and loyal husband, father and grandfather," said the family in a statement to the television station.

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