All Obituaries

Doreen Ann Schillaci, 64 of Evanston, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday May 27, 2023. She was born Sunday October 19, 1958 in Chicago, the daughter of David Thomas Schillaci and Jeanette Eleanor Schillaci, nee Vitale. Dear sister of Susan Marie(Ronald Joseph)Tuhacek. A memorial mass will be held at a later date at St Cecilia Church in Mt. Prospect. Private interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside IL. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis...

Eric John Weerstra, 52 of Evanston, passed away Tuesday May 16, 2023 at the Evanston Hospital. He was born Saturday March 27, 1971 in Grand Rapids Michigan, the son of John G. & Barbara Weerstra. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

Joseph Thomas Beard (42) of Rockton, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Northwestern Hospital on May, 7, 2023, after valiantly battling STAT3 Gain-of-Function Disease. Joey was born April 6, 1981, at Freeport Memorial Hospital to Larry and Jill Beard of Dakota, IL. Joey was baptized at Vanbrocklin Methodist Church in Freeport, IL, confirmed at St. Paul’s UCC in Davis, IL, and graduated from Dakota High School in 1999. Joey graduated from the University of Illinois...

Jacqueline Secor Hardy, 62 of Evanston, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday May 5, 2023. She was born Tuesday June 7, 1960 in East Lansing Michigan, the daughter of Otis Hardy and Gay Hardy, nee Secor. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

Robert Roy “Bob” Roth, son of Roy Roth and Pauline Rosnick Roth, was born October 4, 1949, in McKeesport, PA. After graduating from McKeesport High School in 1967, Bob received his B.A. in English from West Virginia Wesleyan in 1971 and his M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, in 1972. In 1981, he met Bonny Stalnaker at First United Methodist Church (First Church), where they married in 1984.  They adopted three children—Em, Kevin, and Sarah—each...

Karen Coney, 71 of Skokie, passed away Monday May 1, 2023 at the Evanston Hospital. She was born Friday October 26, 1951 in New Orleans Louisianna, the daughter of James Hutchinson and Inez Hutchinson, nee Robinson. Beloved wife of the late James Otto Coney, who passed away January 6, 2018. Dear aunt of Alexis Foster of Poulsbo Washington. Private interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director....

Stephanie Ann Jarvis, 35, crossed over on Friday April 28, 2023.  Lovingly known as Stevie, she was joyful and full of life but struggled with mental illness for many years.  Her passing is a great loss for all who knew her, but her family takes comfort knowing that she is now at peace, free from the challenges that she faced in life.  Stevie is survived by her mother Terri (Ed) Jarvis, father Steven (Ellona) Jarvis, siblings Hannah (Zack) Tomlinson, Jackie, Lanna, and Connor...

Alice Hancko, nee Irgang, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023 at the age of 81. She is survived by her loving husband John Sr and sons, John Jr (Mimi), and Tom (Laura), and 5 grandchildren, Helena, William, Matthew, Kaitlyn, and Alyson. As a passionate dog lover, Alice also considered her late dogs Butch, Jack, and Rusty to be members of her family. Alice was a lifelong Evanston resident and avid gardener. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s...

Dr. Teresia Mbari Hinga’s funeral mass services are scheduled for Wednesday April 5th, 2023, 11:30am at St. Celestine Church, 3020 North 76th Court, Elmwood Park, Illinois. Officiated by Father Paul Kalenzi and Father Stan Chu Ilo. Interment will follow after mass at Calvary Cemetery, 301 Chicago Avenue, Evanston IL 60202, with burial in Grave 2, Lot 47, Block 50, Section J. The Kenyan funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday April 4th, 2023, in Ndumberi Kiambu. Teresia Mbari Hinga...

Katherine Elizabeth Pryszlak, 37 of Chicago, passed away Friday March 24, 2023 at the Evanston Hospital in Evanston. She was born Wednesday May 8, 1985 in Puyallup Washington, the daughter of Peter Pryszlak and Gina Pryszlak, nee Heine. She leaves behind her husband Matthew W. Sears. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com