All Obituaries

Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Stephen died quietly in his sleep on Sunday May 14 in Evanston, Illinois. Stephens capacity for love was his greatest quality. He spent a lifetime championing the downtrodden and the forgotten and never hesitated to give all that he had to anyone in need and to show his love to friends and family alike. Even if that was a kind word and an attentive ear. His ability to put anyone at ease with his unorthodox and self effacing humor was legendary. His...

Eulalio " Lalo"  De La Torre, 67 of Chicago, passed away Friday May 10, 2019 surrounded by his family at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. He was the dedicated husband of Rosa De La Torre, loving father of Edward, Violeta and Ceni, and cherished grandfather to Moncheri. Licensed Funeral Director and Owner of De La Torre Funeral Home for over 30 years, located at 2708 North Western Avenue in Chicago. Proud Worsham College of Mortuary Science graduate of '82. His...

Gerald Sheldon Nussbaum, 88 of Northbrook, passed away at his home on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was born March 7, 1931 in Chicago, the son of Irving Nussbaum and Nettie Nussbaum, nee Lakin. He is survived by his wife, Judith, his daughter, Beth R. Nussbaum of Northbrook and by his son, Jay Nussbaum of California. A practicing attorney, he had served his country as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Interment services with military honors will be conducted at 11:00am...

Marie G. Turek, 89 of Evanston, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Evanston Hospital. She was born December 3, 1929 in Madrid Spain, the daughter of Antonio Gascon and Francisca Gascon, nee Velasco. Beloved wife of the Late Eugene G. Turek, who had just passed away January 9, 2019. Aunt of Melanie (Tim) Adkins of Florida and Carlos Carbonell of Miami Florida. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843,...

Daniel Clifford, 87 of Evanston, passed away at his home on May 7, 2019. He was born September 5, 1931 in Denver Colorado, the son of Donald Francis Clifford and Anna Clifford, nee Karchmer. A retired high school teacher, he is survived by his brother, John H. Clifford of Greenwood Village Colorado. Interment service Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge Colorado, burial in Section 29, Block 8, Lot 10, Grave 8. Info Evanston Funeral & Cremation 847 866-8843,...

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear son, Keith, of Winnetka Illinois. He passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Evanston Hospital. He is the beloved son of Carol A. Davis of Northbrook and the late John P. Elwood, who passed away in 2011. Loving brother of Scott W. Elwood of Portland Oregon. Cherished nephew of William F. (Merry Kay) Davis, Jr. of Tinley Park IL. Cherished cousin of Merry Beth (Michael) Vithoulkas of Chicago and...

Frederick J. Newenhuyse, 72 of Evanston, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019. He was born Saturday, April 12, 1947 in Kenosha Wisconsin, the son of Jacob Newenhuyse and Beatrice Newenhuyse, nee Congdon. A retired minister of the United Church of Christ, he graduated from Harvard University and received his Masters degree from North Park Theological Seminary. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, nee Cody, and by his daughter, Amanda Zeigler of Chicago, and a...

William James Blackburn, Jr., 84 of Evanston, passed away at home on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was born November 5, 1934 in Miami, Florida, the son of William J., Sr. and Loretta Blackburn, nee Graham. Loving husband of Janice Blackburn, nee Kennedy, married in Miami, 1964. Father to Ian (Tracy) Blackburn and Joshua (Helen) Blackburn.  Grandfather to Benjamin, Connor, Piper, Logan, Charlotte, and Matilda. Brother to Robert C. Blackburn (deceased). Bill was born in Miami, but...

Donna Marie Williams, 61 of Evanston, passed away at home on April 17, 2019. She was born May 11, 1957 in Chicago, the daughter of Tommy Mottley and Martha Mottley nee Moss. She is survived by her brother, Dennis Mottley of Frankfort IL, and by her sister, Diane Warmanck of Chicago. Interment private. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Friendship M.B. Church, 2201 Foster Street, Evanston , the Reverend Zollie Webb officiating. Arrangements...