She died of cancer in 1988. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Although the four women's arrangements owed more to the Andrews Sisters than doo wop, they did, unlike many of their peers, prove fairly adaptable to the rock era. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The group went onto have many popular hits including "Mister Sandman" "Lollipop" and "Never On Sunday" which reached the Top Twenty in 1961, and there last big hit. [5], Osborn attended Shimer College, which at the time was a four-year junior college, for the 11th and 12th grades, graduating in 1945. She was born Virginia Cole. The Chordettes kept up the wholesome sweet-as-angels image throughout the '50s and into the '60s; their second-biggest hit was "Lollipop" in 1959. A system error has occurred. She was first married to Otis B. Osborn, then to Tom Lockard, and finally to Samuel P. Janis. Dorothy “Dottie” (Hummitzsch) Schwartz died on April 4, 2016. Jinny Osborn (born Virginia Cole; April 25, 1927 – May 19, 2003)[1] was an American popular music singer. Albums include Mr. Sandman / I Don't Wanna See You Cryin', Lollipop / Baby, Come-a Back-a, and Halloween II. Janet Ertel Bleyer died in 1988. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. July 1950. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Welcome to Frank Pozen's Big Bad Blog. She was born Virginia Ann Cole. Group founder, Jinny Osborn-Lockard, died on May 19, 2003 at age 76. Member Of. Janet Ertel Bleyer died on November 22, 1988, at the age of 75. Nancy Overton died on April 5, 2009, after a long battle with esophageal cancer. The Chordettes appeared on American Bandstand August 5, 1957, kicking off the first episode of the show over the ABC Television Network. Later members included Lynn Evans, Margie Needham and Nancy Overton.The Chordettes first came to prominence on radio as winners of … Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. An original memeber and founder of the musical group, 'The Chordettes' that were very popular during the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s. Janet Ertel Bleyer died in 1988. Jinny Osborn (born Virginia Cole; April 25, 1927 – May 19, 2003) was an American popular music singer. [2], Osborn was born to Orlan H. "King" Cole and Katherine Flack in Seattle and grew up in Sheboygan. Verify and try again. Explore releases from Jinny Osborn at Discogs. In 1961, Jinny Osborn left the group, and they were unable to find a replacement with whom they were happy, leading to a breakup. Formed in 1946, their original line-up consisted of Jinny Osborn (1927-2003), Janet Ertel, Dorothy Schwartz and Carol Bushman. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. May 19, 2003 in Palm Springs, CA. However, she continued to sing in informal barbershop quartet groups, including annual gatherings in Chicago. For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. [1], "Frances Shimer Group To Present Program At Stockton Tuesday", "Chordettes struck a chord with fans of Godfrey show", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jinny_Osborn&oldid=933786628, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 January 2020, at 01:11. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. The group formed in 1946, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and included Nancy Overton, Carol Buschman, Janet Ertel, Lynn Evans, Margie Needham, Dorothy Schwatz, and of course Osborn. Janet Ertel Bleyer died in 1988. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Failed to report flower. In 1961, Jinny Osborn left the group, and they were unable to find a replacement with whom they were happy, leading to … She died of cancer in 1988. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. We have set your language to The Chordettes, Soundtrack: Deadpool. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Her father, O. H. “King” Cole, was president of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Singer. Nancy Overton died on April 5, 2009, after a long battle with esophageal cancer. Your contribution is much appreciated! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [8] She also appeared in the group's appearance on the very first episode of American Bandstand in 1957. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. [10] Discography Singles Failed to remove flower. Genres: Girl Group, Vocal Group, Doo-Wop. Find Jinny Osborn credit information on AllMusic AllMusic. Thanks for your help! Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, USA. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. She died of cancer in 1988. GREAT NEWS! Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Jinny Osborn (later known as Jinny Janis) died in 2003. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [6], Osborn and three friends (Janet Ertel, Carol Buschmann, and Dorothy Schwartz) formed The Chordettes in 1946, with Osborn singing tenor. Radio and Television Mirror: 47 & 84. The Chordettes - Wikipedia Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. On April 5, 2009, Nancy Overton died after a long battle with esophageal cancer. Try again later. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. [6] Jinny Osborn (later known as Jinny Janis) died in 2003. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The Chordettes were one of the longest-lived vocal groups with roots in the mainstream pop and vocal harmonies of the 1940s and early '50s. Shimer was well known for its music program, and she majored in music[3] and also played violin in a student group that performed in nearby towns. R&B. Formed in 1946, their original line-up consisted of Jinny Osborn (1927-2003), Janet Ertel, Dorothy Schwartz and Carol Bushman. However, she continued to sing in informal barbershop quartet groups, including annual gatherings in Chicago. She founded the group The Chordettes with three friends in 1946, which became one of the longest-lasting American vocal groups of the mid-20th century. A lot of folks have been asking me to update them about my recovery. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. Try again. 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If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Dorothy "Dottie" (Hummitzsch) Schwartz died on April 4, 2016. He was 79. After the breakup of the group in 1961, Osborn became a member of the Tiempo De Los Ninos, Mission Hills Country Club, and Our Saviors Community Church, all in her later years. Jinny Osborn was exposed to harmony singing via her father, who was president of "The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America Inc." (Not known for short as SPEBQSA, as far as we know.) On April 5, 2009, Nancy Overton died after a long battle with esophageal cancer. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please try again later. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Add to your scrapbook. [2] Her final departure in 1961 led to the group's dissolution. ... Find Jinny Osborn credit information on AllMusic. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. There is a problem with your email/password. During her time with The Chordettes, she was known as either "Jinny Osborn" or "Jinny Lockard". All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She was first married to Otis B. Osborn, then to Tom Lockard, and finally to Samuel P. Janis. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. She founded the group The Chordettes with three friends in 1946, which became one of the longest-lasting American vocal groups of the mid-20th century. [2] In 1953, Godfrey replaced their act with the McGuire Sisters.[1]. The Chordettes appeared on American Bandstand August 5, 1957, kicking off the first episode of the show over the ABC Television Network. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Jinny Osborn (later known as Jinny Janis) died in 2003. [4] He was also the president of the Kingsbury Breweries Company. [9] Lynn Evans Mand died on February 6, 2020, at the age of 95. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. Try again later. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. GREAT NEWS! [7] Initially they did principally folk music in the barbershop quartet style, though they gradually adopted more conventional pop forms. Members have included Janet Ertel, Carol Bushman, Dorothy Schwartz, Jinny Osborn, Lynn Evans, Margie Needham and Nancy Overton. Four months later on March 20, 1989, Archie died of the effects of Parkinson's disease. Drag images here or select from your computer for Virginia Ann “Jinny” Cole Osborn memorial. 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Formed by tenor Jinny Osborn in 1949 (whose father was national president for The Society For The Preservation And Encouragement Of Barbershop Quartet Singing In America Inc) the Chordettes - Janet Ertel, Carol Bushman and lead singer Dorothy Schwartz - got their in 1949 winning an audition for a spot on Arthur Godfrey's prestigious … Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Close harmony barbershop-style vocal quartet of the 1950s, noted for their folksy or swinging a capella renditions. There was an error deleting this problem. Following her graduation from Sheboygan Central High School in 1945, Schwartz received a call from schoolmate Jinny Osborn, founding member of The Chordettes. She was "Jinny Janis" at … Margie Latzko, Carol Buschmann, and Lynn Evans are the only living members of the group. Nancy Overton, a former big band singer, died in 2009 after a long battle with esophageal cancer. Works cited [edit | edit source] "Jinny Osborn". Female Barbershop Quartet. Dorothy “Dottie” (Hummitzsch) Schwartz died on April 4, 2016. Her final departure in 1961 led to the group's dissolution. Jinny Osborn (later known as Jinny Janis) died in 2003. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print.