Dorothy Margaret Basting
Dorothy Margaret Basting born April 9, 1915 in Wilmette, IL to Peter and Catherine Ingles Steffens; beloved wife and friend for 72 years of the late Lawrence “Larry” J. Basting; loving mother Diana...
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Katherine Anne ‘Katie’ Rafferty
Katherine Anne ‘Katie’ Rafferty Katherine Anne Rafferty, “Katie”, 48, formerly of Lake Forest, IL and Isle LaMotte, VT, passed away peacefully at her home in Fletcher, Vermont on Thursday, September...
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Walgreen Left Mark on Lake Forest, Beyond
Charles R. Walgreen and his wife, Kathleen B. Walgreen were active in Lake Forest philanthropy. Photo courtesy of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Women’s Board. LAKE FOREST — Charles R....
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Garner Was Local Merchant, Industry Giant
George Garner, Sr. Photo courtesy of Garner family. NORTHBROOK — To three generations of Northbrook residents, George Garner, Sr., was the man who sold them their first bicycle. To the cycling...
View ArticleRobert Walter ‘Bob’ Buhler
Robert Walter “Bob” Buhler was an entrepreneur and a gentleman who loved to bring joy to everyone he met. He would pay a compliment to any stranger or acquaintance, waiter or salesperson. After all,...
View ArticleMark F. Schafer
Mark F. Schafer, suddenly, October 14, 2016, age 58. Beloved husband of Katie nee Miller; loving and proud father of Margaret and Joseph Schafer; dearest brother of Mike Schafer and Maureene (Donald)...
View ArticleBradley Hoyt Jones
Bradley Hoyt Jones, 57, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Beloved father of Spence, Grace and Emma; son of E. Bradley and Ann J. Jones of Vero Beach, FL; brother to Susan Jones...
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Margueritte Clair Gildea
Margueritte Clair Gildea Margueritte Clair Gildea, 105, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, October 17. She was born in Elkhart on July 22, 1911, to Charles and Malvina Carbonneau Clair. On November 22,...
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Mark Konrad Eck
Mark Eck Mark Konrad Eck, 63 years, passed away suddenly in his home on Thursday morning. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Siri (Strupp) Eck, of over 40 years, children Jonathan Eck (Sarah...
View ArticleAmbrose ‘Amby’ Glombowski
Ambrose Michael Glombowski, age 88, past away peacefully Monday November 14, 2016 at Lake Forest Hospital. Ambrose, or Amby by most, grew up in Port Huron MI. After a time in the Army he returned to...
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HP Teacher Conducted His Life With Gusto
HIGHLAND PARK – There was nothing ordinary about band and orchestra teacher Steven Rohwer, who took a creative approach to everything including breakfast. Steve Rohwer While most teachers brought...
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Philip George Henderson
Philip George Henderson Philip George Henderson, age 80 of Lake Bluff, IL passed away November 18, 2016 under the watchful eye of his loving family. Phil was born in Madison, Wisconsin, the only child...
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Rita Winkates Cappeller
Rita Winkates Cappeller Rita Winkates Cappeller, 93, Lake Bluff, IL resident for over 50 years and Church of St. Mary parishioner passed away on November 25, 2016. Mrs. Cappeller was born in Chicago,...
View ArticleKatherine White
Our most precious daughter, sister, mother and aunt, Katherine White, died on November 25, 2016 from breast cancer at the age of 47. Katherine inspired us all with her courage, her strength and...
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Diana D. Suckow
Gordon and Diana Suckow Diana Suckow of Lake Forest, a 54-year Lake Bluff resident and larger-than-life personality, passed away peacefully after a short illness on November 25th at age 89. She is...
View ArticleLynn E. Schade
Lynn E. Schade, 90, of Lake Forest, died November 17, 2016. Lynn was born on December 16, 1925 to Earnest and Mildred Schade, in Glenwood, Iowa. Lynn had a degree in Engineering from Iowa State...
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Marilyn Eleanor McDonald
Marilyn Eleanor McDonald Marilyn Eleanor McDonald, 87, Lake Forest, died November 27, 2016. Marilyn was born June 15, 1929 in Chicago to Hilmer and Eleanor “Billie” Anderson. She met the love of her...
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Dr. John S. Garvin
Dr. John S. Garvin Winnetka resident Dr. John S. “Jay” Garvin, professor emeritus and the founding head of the Department of Neurology at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine,...
View ArticleDonald Dorge
Donald Dorge of Lake Forest passed away peacefully in his home on December 17, 2016. Don is survived by daughters Pam (George) Russell of Lake Bluff and Pat (Dick) Schmidt of Laramie, WY; grandchildren...
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Mary Ellen L. ‘Mel’ Brown
Mary Ellen L. ‘Mel’ Brown Mary Ellen L. Brown, 77, of Lake Bluff, IL. and Dataw Island, SC, died on Sunday, December 18th. “Mel” Brown, daughter of the late Frank and Alnora Lathers, and loving wife of...
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