All Obituaries

Eugene G. Turek, 91 of Evanston, passed away Wednesday January 9, 2019 at Symphony of Evanston. An Army veteran of WWII, he was born February 22, 1927 in Chicago, the son of Frank and Genevieve Turek. He his survived by his wife, Marie G. Turek and by his niece Melanie(Tim)Adkins of Florida. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

Jeffrey "Jeff" Joseph Starck, 35 of Morton Grove, passed away suddenly at home, January 1, 2019. He was born December 27, 1983 in Evanston, the son of Shirley Starck, nee Rushing, and the late Walter Joseph Starck, (who just passed Dec 19, 2018). In addition to his mother Shirley, he is survived by his fiancée Cara, his children Joey and Leah, his grandmother Bette, sister Laurin and brother Brandon, nephew Jackson and niece Amy Rose, uncle Dan(Kathy) and cousins Stephanie...

Kenneth Grant Rae, 81 of Chicago, passed away Sunday December 30, 2018 at JourneyCare in Glenview. A veteran and a retired firefighter for the City of Chicago, he was born November 7, 1937 in Chicago, the son of Floyd Rae and Violet Rae, nee Hobus. He is survived by his wife Katherine and daughter Kelly Sanabria. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

Memorial Mass pending for after the New Year

William A. "Bill" Gifford Jr., age 82 of Evanston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Beloved husband of Carolyn, nee DeSwarte. Devoted father of Michael (Hillary) Beck-Gifford, David Gifford and Peter (Elizabeth) Gifford; loving grandfather of Galen, Shawn, and Eli;  proud great grandfather of Gemma, Gwennyth, Liam, and Josh; devoted brother of Jack (Marge) Gifford and Mary Gifford; loving brother-in-law of Alice DeSwarte Smith. Beloved by many cousins,...

Frances Ruth Eakin, 83 of Chicago, passed away Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2018 at the Grove of Evanston. She graduated high school in Philadelphia PA and was a retired server with expertise in fine dining. She had worked at the Standard Club and the Drake Hotel as well as the Northmoor Country Club. Her hobbies had included gardening and collecting antiques. A graveside service will be held 1:00pm Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Montrose Cemetery, 5400 North Pulaski Road, Chicago....

Ada Rae Golbus, 102 of Lincolnwood, passed away Sunday December 23, 2018 at theLincolnwood Place Manor in Lincolnwood. She was born March 29, 1916 in Duluth Minnesota, the daughter of Benjamin Fox and Dora Fox, nee Gratz. She is survived by her daughter Barri Colman of Glenview. Services private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

Riley C. Irvin, Jr.,  58 of Chicago, passed away Saturday December 15, 2018 at the Sheridan Shores Care & Rehabilitation in Chicago. He was born May 7, 1960 at St. Theresa Hospital in Waukegan IL, the son of Riley C. Irvin, Sr., and Lula Fay Irvin, nee Evans. Working as a manufacturing lineman, he was a avid fan of Marvel Comics, singer Elvis Presley and in particular Superman and the Flash. He is survived by his siblings, Theresa Wittrock of Sycamore IL, Wendy Leatherman of...