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01/13/2026

Gabrielle “Gaby” Lee Davoust, age 57, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois. Born on July 24, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, Gaby brought warmth and creativity into the world from the very beginning.

A proud graduate of Lane Tech High School, Gaby went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts...

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01/07/2026

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12/29/2025

William Fred “Willie” Nelson, of Chicago IL passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve at the age of 83 with his longtime partner Joanne Mineo at his side. Willie was born on June 10, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA to Ruth and Tom Nelson, the second of their four children. He maintained close relationships...

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12/17/2025

Betty Kato Morita
September 11, 1933 - December 5, 2025

Betty Kato Morita, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 5th, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on September 11th, 1933, in Seattle, Washington, to Naotaro and Hideko Kato.

Betty often described her childhood as...

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12/03/2025

Gerald L “Jerry” Clark (79) passed away in Chicago on November 26, 2025. He was the 4th of 9 children born to Emmett and Virgilene Clark in Howell, Michigan. Jerry was a loving father, loyal sibling, dear friend, and a devoted spouse.

Jerry centered his life on his family and his close friends,...

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10/22/2025

Phyllis J. Raine, age 90, of Chicago, IL, dear partner of Jayne Deiters for 43yrs., at rest October 16, 2025. Phyllis was born to Robert and Jane (Menard) Raine, on 5/18/35 in Georgia Township, Vermont. Dear sister of Ken, Mildred Granger, Barbara Boyle, Ronald, and James (deceased).


Phyllis...

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10/20/2025

“My father always said ‘You’ll be Irish all your life’,” was something Kathleen Daniels said when she would get emotional when speaking in public. It was a way of explaining that her emotions were powerful, genuine, and always very close to the surface. It was that facet of her nature more than...

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10/10/2025

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10/09/2025

John Forbes McCormick, age 82, passed away peacefully. Beloved brother of Brian McCormick (Christine), Marcy Burkhead (Curt), and Peggy McCormick. Proud uncle of Shannon Forbes Burkhead Swanson (Alex), and great uncle to Charlotte Delaney Swanson.

John was born in Evanston on February 4, 1943....

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09/29/2025

It is with overwhelming love and gratitude that we remember the life of Robert W. Hilliard jr, age 43, of Chicago, who passed away September 24th 2025.

Robert had a gift for connecting with people and making everyone feel welcome. He cherished his career at Thoughtworks, where he not only...

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09/16/2025

Dr Mototsugu M. “Junior” Morita Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born on November 20, 1929, in Hood River, Oregon, at the base of Mt. Hood, Junior spent his early years in the Pacific Northwest. At age 12, his life...

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08/27/2025

Maria Lucila Gomez, born on August 22nd, 1927 in Dabeiba, Colombia, went to her eternal rest on August 25th, 2025 due to complications from dementia. Maria Lucila was preceded in death by her husband of 6 years, Alfredo Antonio Gomez, and her son Alfredo Gomez. She is survived by her son, Ovidio,...

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