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Nicholas ‘Nick’ Rehwaldt, ‘political junkie,’ with sharp wit dies at 37
Nicholas Lloyd Rehwaldt, 37, of Evanston, died Sept. 6, 2026. Born July 5, 1989, in Chicago, Nick graduated from Evanston Township High School. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology…
Norman Brown, gifted mechanic, dies at 65
Our beloved Norman Augustus Brown came into this world June 30, 1961, and was present with his Lord Sept. 8, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family as his eyes were closed in peace. Norman was born to Gladstone Lindo and Eleanor Pitters in St. Andrew, Jamaica. Norman lived…
Judy DeStefano, proud champion of Evanston, dies at 84
Judith “Judy” N. DeStefano, 84, died on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at the Brentwood, Tennessee, home of her son Geoffrey, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Judy was born on Feb. 15, 1942, to the late Roy and Charlotte Nelson, and was the wife of the late world-renowned…
Janice Conner, former Willard School teacher, dies at 95
Janice “Jan” Grace Stromberg Conner, 95, died peacefully Sept. 21, 2026, at the Westminster Presbyterian Home. She was born Feb. 10, 1931, on the South Side of Chicago and was baptized at the South Shore Swedish Methodist Church. It was at church, in Sunday school and youth…
James Christopher Horner (August 9, 1959 – June 30, 2026)
James Christopher Horner, 66, of Rock Springs passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2026, of a sudden illness at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 30 years. He was born August 9,1959 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of the late James…
Michael Lembeck, retired owner of Williams Shoes, dies at 73
Michael Scott Lembeck, 73, died Sept. 24, 2026. He was born March 28, 1953, to David and Vitti Lembeck in Highland Park, Illinois. Michael was a devoted husband of 44 years to his wife, Marianne Lembeck, and a loving father to his two daughters, Zoe and Ariel Lembeck. Michael and…
Saratoga TODAY
Published September 24Ruth A. Pouliot
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Ruth A. Pouliot, 82, passed September 19, 2026. Memorial donations to Saratoga Children’s Theatre, Saratoga Chamber Players or charity of your choice. Calling hours are 9:30-10:30am, Saturday, September 26, at St. Clement’s Church followed by Mass. Burial…
Dr. Joyce K. Keithley
Dr. Joyce K. Keithley, PhD, 79, passed away September 15, in Chicago. She was born in Springfield to Eileen (McCausland) and Everett K. Keithley. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, sister Jeanne Keithley and brother in law Ken Gouveia, and her best friend and…
Joan Brooks McLane, educator and artist, dies at 90
Joan Brooks McLane, an early childhood educator and artist, died unexpectedly on Aug. 17, a week before her 91st birthday. Born and raised in New York City, Joan attended Dalton, Putney School and Radcliffe College. She met Jock (John) McLane, who would become her husband and…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 09Joseph Battisto (December 11, 1931 – September 3, 2026)
Joseph Battisto, 94, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1931, to immigrant parents Tomasso and Philomena Battisto and was born and raised in Little Italy in Chicago. Joseph married Patricia Racette on October 3, 1959. They shared nearly 60 years of…