GARY ALFONSE BACKES

GARY ALFONSE BACKES

Gary Alfonse Backes, 91, passed away peacefully March 15, 2026, at home in Evanston, Illinois, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Glenburn, North Dakota, Gary graduated from St John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville, Minnesota, and Marquette University in...
JULIE ANN HIMEBAUCH

JULIE ANN HIMEBAUCH

Julie Ann Himebauch, 95, of the Town of Waterford, entered into God’s eternal care, at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, leaving behind a life rich in love, hard work, and family. Her book of life began on Dec. 9, 1930, when she was born at...
THOMAS A. ARNOLD

THOMAS A. ARNOLD

Thomas A. Arnold, 59, of Burlington, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born and raised in Burlington, Tom spent his entire working career with Scherrer Construction Company, where he poured and finished concrete. Tom was an avid fisherman who loved working with his hands...
RICHARD WEST

RICHARD WEST

Richard “Dick” West, 80, of Elkhorn passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. He was born on Feb. 1, 1946 in Watertown, to Percy and Mena (Berkvam) West. Dick was united in marriage to Kathryn Burke on Aug. 3, 1974. Dick worked as an art...
JOHN H. KOBERNICK

JOHN H. KOBERNICK

John “Jack” H. Kobernick, 79, of Lyons, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. Born in Waukegan, Illinois on June 22, 1946, he was the son of John and Martha (nee Kistinger) Kobernick. His early life was spent in Round Lake Park, where he graduated from Round...
CHARLES. K. THOMPSON

CHARLES. K. THOMPSON

Charles K. Thompson, 52, passed away into eternal life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Charles was born on April 25, 1973 in Oak Park, Illinois. He married Jennifer. M. Elblein on Oct. 25, 1997.      Charles is survived by his wife Jennifer, and his children Whitney...