All Obituaries

William Warren Hoffmann, 73, of Peoria Heights, passed away on Monday January 30, 2023 of natural causes.     William "Bill" was born on Friday August 12, 1949 to William and Cheris Hoffmann in Peoria. He grew up in the pandemonium and love of a big family as the oldest of 6 kids, all of them quick with a joke.  Bill graduated from Peoria Central High School and served in the United States Army.     Bill found his calling in mid-life...

Michael A. Melnick, 88 of Evanston, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born Thursday August 2, 1934 in Chicago, the son of Michael B. Melnick and Dorothy Melnick, nee Vogel. He graduated in 1952 from Downers Grove Community High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in 1957 from North Central College in Naperville Illinois. He served in the US Army 1958-1960 as an SP4 with the 503 Administration Co., 3rd Armored Division, stationed at Fort Hood...

  Kim passed away suddenly on January 12, 2023 leaving behind a life unfinished. Kim led a full life which started with family. She is survived by her fiancé Stewart, her mother Char, her brother Todd, cousins, sisters-in-law, and 6 nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her father Bruce and brother Jeff.   She went to Indiana University and got her MBA from Northwestern University. She spent her early career working in the corporate world supporting change...

Lawrence Joseph Henschen, PhD, 78 of Evanston, passed away suddenly Sunday January 8, 2023 in the early morning in Evanston Hospital emergency room due to heart failure. Lawrence was born Wednesday October 11, 1944 in Joliet of Illinios, the son of Howard Henschen and Amy Henschen, nee Handwerk.. He attended his elementary, middle school, and high school in his home town. He received a full scholarship to study at the University of Illinios at Urbana-Champaign and...

Dr. Howard Neil Rubin, 82 of Skokie, passed away Saturday, New Year's Eve, December 31, 2022 at the Evanston Hospital. He was born Tuesday October 29, 1940 in Brooklyn New York, the son of Max Rubin and Ruth Rubin, nee Brooks. Dr. Rubin was a urologist in Skokie and was affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Thorek Memorial and Swedish Covenant. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science in 1966. Loving...

Bartholomew Francis Reid, Jr. 86 of Evanston, passed away Saturday December 17, 2022. He was born Saturday November 7, 1936 in Ireland, the son of Bartholomew Sr and Mary Reid. Loving husband of Kathleen Christina Reid, nee Cadogan. Beloved father of David Reid. Dedicated owner of Shamrock Siding. Private interment at a later date in Ireland. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at...

Lynn Dora Polite, 70 of Evanston, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born Saturday March 8, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York. Loving mother of Jonathan Polite of Evanston. Memorial Services are pending. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

George William Mitchell, 96, of Wilmette, Illinois (formerly of Deerfield, Illinois) died peacefully December 5, 2022. He was born March 11, 1926, in Jersey City, New Jersey and lived much of his young life in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. George was well-known for his whistling skills, quick wit, love of music, reading and crossword puzzles. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1949, which was made possible by the G.I. Bill after serving in the Army Signal Corps during World War...

Erica Erf Vakil, 67 of Glenview, passed away Sunday December 4, 2022 at the Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. She was born Saturday August 6, 1955 in Evanston, the daughter of Bernard Erf and Sonia Erf, nee Levine. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

Constance Heldrich, 88, passed away November 21, 2022. She was born August 16, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Phyllis (Ronollo) Bellisario. Constance retired after 40 years teaching at SS. Faith, Hope & Charity Catholic School in Winnetka, Illinois. After teaching, she moved to Shawnee, Kansas for 12 years and then on to Sarasota Florida five months ago. She loved to golf, read, fish, play bridge and bingo and go to casinos. Left to cherish her memory are her son,...