All Obituaries

Our brilliant, brave, and beautiful Elizabeth, 36, passed away on September 17, 2023 in Evanston, Illinois after a 6-year journey with colorectal cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, relative, and friend. Elizabeth Davis Carlton was born in Houston, Texas on April 30, 1987 to Dr. Jeff and Lynne (Flowers) Carlton. At 20 months old, she was joined by her brother Charlie. Liz spent her earliest years in Houston and Dayton, Ohio before the family moved to...

Lawrence Alfred Grube, 83 of Northbrook, passed away suddenly at his home Monday, September 11, 2023. A retired architect, he was born Wednesday May 29, 1940 in Denver Colorado, the son of William Karl Grube and Ruth Kellogg Grube. Loving father of Nicholas Lawrence (Jolene) Grube of Evanston and Sara (Keith Edwards) Grube Edwards of Glens Falls New York. He is also survived by a brother, John P. (Sally) Grube of Urbana Illinois. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Chicago Botanic...

Gayle Milton Webber, 92 of Evanston, passed away Sunday September 3, 2023 at The Pearl of Evanston. He was born Sunday August 30, 1931 in Sioux City Iowa, the son of Raymond Webber and Alida Webber, nee Smith. He grew up in Sioux City, attending public schools and graduating from East High Scholl in 1949. He then attended Morningside College in Sioux City and graduated with a BS in Chemistry in 1953. It was there that he was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. After attending Iowa...

Timothy Frank Beckman, 40 of Evanston, passed away suddenly at his home. He was born Thursday August 18, 1983 in Little Rock Arkansas, the son of Frank and Theresa Beckman. No Chicagoland services will be held. Interment will be in the Mars Hill Cemetery, Acworth Georgia on September 9, 2023. Funeral services in Georgia will be under the direction of the West Cobb Funeral Home, 2480 Macland Road, Marietta Georgia 30064. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F....

Marilynn (Esther, Marilynn Dandridge Jones) Robinson passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2023, in the comfort of her husband after an extended illness.  She was the daughter of Maj. Gen. Junius W. Jones, USAF Ret. and Katherine Callahan and beloved wife of Reverend Virgil Robinson Jr. Lt. Col. USAF Ret. With her husband from the tender age of 17, and married for 62 years, she cultivated a festive life of service, art, and community.  Marilynn was born on May 21st, 1938, in...

Matthew Roger Worsham, 45 of Chicago, passed away Thursday August 10, 2023. He was born Thursday June 8, 1978 in Waukegan IL, the son of Roger Wojtarowicz and Bridget Wojtarowicz, nee Savage. Additional obituary information is pending. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Bruce E. Peterson, of Morton Grove. Bruce died at age 67 on August 10, 2023. He was predeceased by his father Jack Peterson, sisters, Michelle and Elizabeth Peterson and his loving companion, Lisa Janke. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Peterson, sister, Roberta Peterson (Thomas Sprowls), brother, John Peterson (Marybeth) and his lifelong friend Matt Jones. To honor Bruce’s memory, we are having a Celebration of Life on Saturday,...

Mary Jo passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home in Evanston after a courageous lifelong battle against the unrelenting progression of muscular dystrophy.  Born in Evanston on September 6, 1981, she was the daughter of Jackie and Phil Crihfield, and lived with her life partner Frank Montagna.  She is also survived by her brother Jay (Amy), sister Katy, nephews Jack and Conner Crihfield, and aunts Connie Crihfield and Jill Andersen.   Mary Jo graduated in 1999...

Barbara Ann Lynch, 74 of Evanston, passed away at her home on Friday August 4, 2023. She was born Tuesday May 31, 1949 in Evanston, the daughter of Jack Blair and Frances Blair, nee Leoni. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael John Lynch. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com

Stephen Wade Harrold, 55 of Liberty Texas, passed away suddenly Wednesday August 2, 2023 in Rosemont Illinois while visiting the Chicagoland area on business. He was born Wednesday January 31, 1968 in Fort Smith Arkansas, the son of Ray Louis Harrold and Shirley Ann Harrold, nee Harvey. Army veteran of Desert Storm. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Ann Quinnelly of Sapulpa Oklahoma. Private interment in Oklahoma. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F....