News across Greater Chicago

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…

Lynn Trautmann, award-winning photographer, dies at 68
Lynn Clawson Trautmann, 68, of Lake Bluff, Illinois, died peacefully at Lake Forest Hospital on Sept. 16, following a six-year battle with the neurological disease multiple system atrophy (MSA). An adoring mother and wife, loyal friend and talented consultant, photographer,…

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…

Robert Hall Stevens, 91, of Beach Park – Obituary
Robert Hall Stevens, 91, of Beach Park, Illinois, died Feb. 5, 2025. U.S. Air Force veteran and devoted family man. Memorial services private. Details at Racine County Eye. Robert Hall Stevens, 91, of Beach Park – Obituary was first posted on September 28, 2026 at 10:25 am. ©2024…
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…

John Russell Duncan, 88
John Russell Duncan, born June 9, 1938, passed away on September 12, 2026. He grew up the second of four children in Gary, Indiana. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Dr. John S. and Eva [...] The post John Russell Duncan, 88 first appeared on WTRE Radio .
John Russell Duncan, 88
John Russell Duncan, born June 9, 1938, passed away on September 12, 2026. He grew up the second of four children in Gary, Indiana. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Dr. John S. and Eva [...]