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financial markets, lowering taxes and privatizing companies. Died April 8 of a stroke in London. Annette Funicello, 70. She was the most popular of the original Mouseketeers on Walt Disney’s “The Mickey Mouse Club” television show in the 1950s, then had a career as an actress and singer. Died April 8 of complications from multiple sclerosis, in California. Robert G. Edwards, 87. A British physiologist, his research on in-vitro fertilization led to the first test-tube baby, earning him the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2010. Died April 10. George Schaefer, 84. As chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc. from 1985 to 1990, he led the construction equipment maker from losses to record profits. Died April 10 in Peoria, Illinois, the company’s hometown. Jonathan Winters, 87. The American stand-up comic, whose improvisational humor, starting in the 1950s, inspired comedians such as Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. Died April 11. Maria Tallchief, 88. One of the premier U.S. ballerinas of the 20th century, and the wife of choreographer George Balanchine. Died April 11. Colin Davis, 85. The British-born principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1995 to 2006. Died April 14. George Beverly Shea, 104. Known as “America’s Beloved Gospel Singer,” he performed before more than 200 million people during six decades with evangelist Billy Graham. Died April 16. Pat Summerall, 82. The former NFL player, who teamed with John Madden for 21 years to form one of the most popular broadcasting pairings in television history. Died April 16. Al Neuharth, 89. He built Gannett Co. into the largest U.S. newspaper publisher and created USA Today, which became the country’s biggest-selling daily paper. Died April 19 of HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013283