All Obituaries

Christine M. Flanagan, 69 of Evanston, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at Aperion Care, Evanston. She was born April 8, 1949 in Chicago, the daughter of Robert Edward Flanagan and Catherine Elizabeth Flanagan, nee Griffin. She is survived by her brothers, Thomas G. Flanagan of Skokie and James Flanagan. Family will meet Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 North Sauganash Avenue, Chicago IL 60646, for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des...

John William Sweeney, 90 of Chicago, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at the ManorCare in Northbrook. He was born January 7, 1928 in Grosse Point Michigan, the son of John Edward Sweeney and Mary Sweeney, nee Malek. Retired Director of Development for the University of Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Karen Ann Sweeney, nee Roberts. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

  It is with the deepest sadness that the family of Harold Donald “Don” Streiff announces his passing. Born April 5th 1939 in Evanston, Illinois Don was devoted husband to the late Bridget, nee Sheehan, loving father of Darren (Marina Tyler) and Tara (Scott) Davidson and doting grandfather to Bridget, Seamus and Penelope. After a long and brave fight with COPD and Alzheimer’s disease, Don passed away November 14, 2018 at the age of 79. For nearly 40 years Don worked...

Greg M. Carlsen, 67, long time Evanston resident,     passed away November 12, 2018 in his home. He was a loving son to Stan and Charlene Carlsen, (both deceased), and  a loving brother to the late Lawrence M. "Larry" Carlsen and to sister Caryl L. Carlsen, and he was a good friend to her long time companion, D. Patrick Carr. He also fondly remembered his former spouse, Angie Carlsen, nee Studer. Greg was past CEO of All Types Rope and Sling Co. in Chicago, founded...

Paul Vincent Tortorice, 63 of Wauconda passed away Sunday October 28, 2018 at the Grove of Evanston in Evanston. He was born December 7, 1955 in Chicago, the son of Paul and Helen Tortorice. He is survived by his son, Justin Tortorice of Dallas Texas. In accordance with his wishes, his remains were donated to science in the hopes of helping as many institutions as possible. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and...

Norma T. Cox, 80 of Evanston, passed away Saturday October 27, 2018 at Three Crowns Park in Evanston. She was born January 23, 1938 in Fort Wayne Indiana, the daughter of Paul Traub and Clara Traub, nee Foltz. Her husband, James William Cox, assed away July 7, 2014. She is survived by her sons Holden Cox of Northbrook, Whitney Cox of Melrose MA and daughter J.C. Fogelberg of Edina MN. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info...

Robert Kelty Logan, Jr., 63 of Evanston, passed away Saturday October 20, 2018 at his home. He was born January 19, 1955 in Evanston, the son of Robert Sr. and Joan Logan, nee Lamb. He is survived by his wife, Martha P. Logan. Private Interment. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com 

Donald Clarence Swanson, 90 of Lake Zurich, formerly of Evanston, passed away at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville IL on Friday, October 19, 2018, exactly nine years to the day after the passing of his wife, Charmayne Alyce Swanson nee Jacobson in 2009. He was born Monday, January 16, 1928 in Darwin Minnesota, the son of Oscar William Swanson and Selma Swanson, nee Rudquist. Retired remodeling carpenter, he served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des...

Richard Savin, born in Chicago November 30, 1929, passed away in Wilmette at the age of 88, on October 13, 2018. Loving husband of the late Dolores, to whom he was married for 64 years; father of Amy (Neil) Parker, Joanne (David) Strongin and Aaron (Linda) Savin; proud grandfather of Nathan, Zachary, Jonathan, Rachel, Elizabeth, Margot, Matthew and Jeffrey. Dick was an artist and designer, and taught art to high school students in the Chicago Public Schools for 32 years. He loved to travel...