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Funeral scheduled for "Baby Noah"

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY (WREX) -

A memorial service will be held for a newborn baby found at a recycling center in Roscoe. The Winnebago County Coroner's office has released a photo of "Baby Noah" to honor his short life.

The funeral is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Friday at Calvary Cemetery, 8616 W. State Street in Winnebago, in the "Baby Land" section of the cemetery.

Workers sorting trash found the baby boy on a conveyer belt last Friday at One Source Recycling, 13125 N. 2nd Street in Roscoe.

The origin of the name "Noah" means comfort and rest.

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