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Westville native who served as inspiration for 'Save the Last Dance for Me' dies at 93

Summary by The News-Gazette
Schlarman High School graduate Wilma "Willi" Burke who grew up singing in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westville, was the inspiration of her songwriter husband Doc Pomus' famous song "Save the Last Dance for Me" and made it big on…

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The News-Gazette broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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