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Yolanda Unakis Evert, 87, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving daughter and son-in-law February 11, 2026, in her Oscar, Louisiana, home after a courageous battle with renal failure. Yolanda was born in Kewanee, Illinois, March 22, 1938, the only child of Charles Anton Unakis, deceased 1998, and Isabel Srbina Unakis, deceased 2016.
She graduated Salutatorian of Kewanee High School (1955), Millikin University, BA (1959), and University of Colorado (MA) in speech pedagogy and counselling (1964). Yolanda was a lifelong educator, teaching high school, college, university and military English, speech, drama, and debate.
In February 1964 on a blind date, she met the love of her life and married Erwin F. Evert a month later, a day before her birthday. Their only daughter was born in Chicago (1965). They eventually settled in Park Ridge, IL, during the school years and summered at their mountain cabin on Kitty Creek near Yellowstone. Her loquacious personality and contagious smile and laughter garnered her many friends throughout her lifetime. She always loved finding new recipes to try up until her death. She cared for her mother until she passed at 103(2016), then built her dream home near her daughter and moved to Louisiana (2018). As a published author, she wrote "Along Kitty Creek," creative writings, numerous genealogical articles and books, and continued researching family history up until her demise.
Her only child, Mara Evert (John) Domingue and brother-in-law, Robert Lawrence (Margaret) Evert, survive her. In addition to her parents, her beloved husband Erwin F. Evert (2010) and her niece Elizabeth Deutscher nee Evert (2017) preceded her in death. Yolanda requested cremation and desired no services.
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Feb. 14, 2001-Aug. 2, 2007
You may have been tiny,
but you were fierce
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George Earl Murphy, age 80, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2026, with his wife, Laura at his side
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Patricia "Trish" Caldwell, nee Heraty, 86 of Barrington, IL, formerly of Wheeling, IL, died February 4, 2026. Trish was born on April 27, 1939, in Chicago, IL. She was the youngest of seven children born to Margaret (Hoban) and Patrick Heraty. She attended St. Gregory the Great Parish schools K-12 and then went on to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb IL, where she met her future husband, Jack Caldwell. They married in 1957 and five children quickly followed. After her children got older, she worked at Adlai Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL, for over 30 years. She loved working with teenagers and truly enjoyed her job. After her husband died, Trish moved to The Garlands of Barrington where she was so happy and thrived up until her passing. Our family would like to thank Marlena Solecki who was an angel
helping mom for many years at The Garlands. Trish was the loving mother of Margaret Santi, Catherine Sweet (Jim), Beth Mara (Brad), Jennifer Caldwell (Dimitar), and the late Dan Caldwell. She is survived by her sister-in-law Jill Augustine (the late Bob), her nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Trish was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack of 60 years, and her siblings Rosemary Jansen (Don), Dolores McCarthy Lindgren (Tim, Patrick), Patrick Heraty (Carol), Peggy Widduck (Lou), Nancy Lindholm (Lowell), and Hubie Heraty. Trish was happy to have reconnected with her dear friends from St. Gregory's and loved the get-togethers with all the generations of her big Irish family. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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David Edward Nobbe, 73, of Carpentersville, IL, passed away February 8, 2026 in Chicago, IL. He was born on June 5, 1952 in Red Bud, IL
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Nancy Kay Meyer, 84, of Arlington Heights, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born October 6, 1941, in Escanaba, MI, to the late Ruth (nee Dates) and Lloyd J. Hoppe
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Johanna L. Penovich of Mt Prospect, passed away on February 7th, 2026, at the age of 81
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John M. Perdue, 96, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, in Barrington, IL. John was born in Muskegon, MI, February 21, 1929, to Vadah and Don Ferguson.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Perdue, his daughter, Susan (Ed) Baker, his son, John "Jack" Perdue and his niece, Patricia (Norman) Long. He also leaves behind three grandsons, Christopher (Caitlin) Baker, Patrick Baker, Michael (Laura Feller) Baker, along with four great-grandchildren. John was predeceased by his beloved sister, Bette (Mathew) Edwards and nephews, Stanley "Mike" (Carita) Kempner and Robert "Bobby" Kempner.
John's intelligence level was in evidence early on resulting in his being promoted two grade levels above his age group. That same intelligence was apparent by his wonderful sense of humor and razor sharp wit throughout his lifetime
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Mary M. Stang
Mary M. Stang (nee Sheehan), 87, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away February 4, 2026, at her home. She was born May 15, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph and Harriet Sheehan. She was a loving wife and a wonderful mother
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Mark L. Funk, age 71, a resident of Glendale Heights, Illinois, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Glen Oaks Hospital in Glendale Heights. He was born on May 31, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Larry and Jean Funk
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