Charles “Charlie” Moynihan Evans, age 35, passed away in his Chicago home on July 6, 2012 after a bold and arduous two year battle with cancer. 

Charlie was born in Champaign, Illinois on July 28, 1976 to Mr. And Mrs. Charles Victor and Ruth Ann Evans, and he spent his childhood in Belleville and Champaign. 

During his youth Charlie was very active at Indian Acres Swim Club in Champaign as a beloved coach, life guard, and seasoned member of the swim team. He was also a member of the St. Matthew’s Youth Group. Charlie is a 1994 graduate of CentralHigh School, where he led the swim team, and the experiences and friendships he formed in Champaign enriched his life.
Charlie graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1998 with a degree in Economics, and after spending time in Taiwan teaching English, he returned to the University of Illinois College of Law, where he graduated in 2003 summa cum laude and was an Articles Editor of the school’s Law Review and a member of the Order of the Coif.
Charlie enjoyed his legal career, especially his clerkships with the Honorable James F. Holderman of the Northern District of Illinois and the Honorable Michael S. Kanne of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He proudly ended his career as an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission.
Charlie met his wife Tiana Nell Evans in law school in 2002. They married in Evanston on December 20, 2008. The couple has two precious sons, Charles John “Jack” Evans, age 2, and Patrick Moynihan Evans, age 1. They were Charlie’s proudest accomplishments and will be his lasting legacy.
Charlie had many gifts and willing shared them. He was known for his generosity, kindness, and caring spirit. He felt this was a "wonderful life," and he lived it fully. He faced his disease with great courage and determination, and he never lost faith.
The following quote from Albert Schweitzer truly exemplifies Charlie’s life: "The full measure of a man is not to be found in the man himself, but in the colors and textures that come alive in others because of him."
Charlie is survived by his wife, Tiana Nell Evans, his children, Jack and Patrick Evans, his parents Charles “Charlie” and Ruth Ann Evans, his brothers, Timothy and Patrick Evans, his sister and brother-in-law, Margaret “Maggie” and Noah Morgan, his grandmother, Emily Moynihan, as well as many beloved uncles, aunts, cousins, and in-laws, and countless cherished friends, especially those from Central High School.

Obituary courtesy of the Lakeview Funeral Home, Chicago IL.

http://www.lakeviewfuneralhome.com/site/epage/135294_572.htm

B. Neal Harman, age 77. Passed away April 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Margaret (nee Bennett) and brother, Larry. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Gloria and children, Rebecca Wall (Chad) of Hilliard, OH and Michael (Tracy) of Beavercreek, OH and grandchildren, Christopher, Katherine and Elizabeth and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graduate of the University of Illinois (Champaign) 1960 and the University of California (Berkley) 1962 with a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a very proud member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

He spent most of his career with Rohm and Haas Chemical Company in sales. He was a pianist and thoroughly enjoyed classical music and the Cleveland Orchestra. He loved his Norwegian Elkhounds (of which he had 3), classic cars, bicycling, being with friends and family and traveling to Italy.

Published in The Plain Dealer from Apr. 17 to Apr. 20, 2016

EDWARD E. BARTHELL III

After a long and full life, Edward East Barthell passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016 at his home in Neenah at age 83. He courageously battled Parkinson’s Disease for 20 years. Ed was born on January 23, 1933 in Evanston, Illinois, son of Edward East Barthell, Jr. and Harriet Lyon Barthell. He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. Ed was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Ed married his high school sweetheart, Nancy, in 1954 and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Ed served in the Army for two years and was stationed in Panama, where he and Nancy had the first of their five children. He had a thirty-year career with Kimberly-Clark Corporation, moving to various areas around the country and eventually settling with his family in Neenah in 1968. The last 10 years with KC he worked as the director of international marketing and traveled to 21 countries. Afterward he founded a high tech electronics business in Cedarburg, Wisconsin where he worked for eight years.

Ed had a wide variety of interests and was always working on projects. He built home additions and furniture, electronic devices and even a television. He loved spending time with his family, coached for his sons’ sports teams, and spent time with both children and grandchildren swimming, sailing, and fishing at the family’s vacation home in Lake Mills. Although he lived in Wisconsin, he remained a loyal fan of the Chicago Bears, much to the chagrin of his children.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patty Myers; and brother-in-law, James Ackermann. Surviving relatives include wife, Nancy; sister, Polly; brother, Peter; and sisters-in-law, Kay Ackermann and Susan Escher. Children include Edward (Marie) and sons Ted and Tom of Mequon, WI; Bonnie (Dean) Westman and children Lea, Nickolas, and Claire of Los Gatos, California; Robert and son Bobby of Neenah; William (Yoshiko) and sons, Anthony and Will of Saratoga, California; and Jane (Ned) Gustafson and children Henry, George, Sid and Ann of Edina, Minnesota

Charles W. Kohr, 61, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away 12:50 P.M., Sunday, October 9, 2005 in his home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Mr. Kohr was born December 4, 1943 in Great Falls, Montana. He was the son of Samuel L. and Doris (Warren) Kohr. He married Pamela Saunders on September 1, 1968 in Decatur, Illinois.

Charles attended the University of Illinois and was a 1965 graduate, majoring in business and finance. An avid golfer, he was Captain of the U of I Golf Team. He continued his education in Champaign, and was a 1968 graduate of University of Illinois Law School.

Charles served in the U.S. Air Force as a Major and was assigned to the Judge Advocate General's office from 1968-1973. He had served as an attorney for the City of Peoria, Illinois, and later the City of Decatur llinois. He then had private practice through 1987 in Decatur.

Most recently from 1993 to present, he was an Administrative Law Judge for the Illinois Dept. of Employment Security. Charles was a member of 1st United Methodist Church, the Jaycees, a former Liaison officer for the U.S. Air Force Academy, and a National Referee of the U.S. Swimming Association.

Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Pamela, son Matthew Kohr and wife Melanie, daughter Becky Kohr, grandchildren Jacob and Colby Kohr, all of Bakersfield, California, aunt and uncle Jean and Harry Gast of St. Joseph, Michigan, aunt and uncle Betty and Marshall Pollock of Decatur, Illinois. Mr. Kohr was preceded in death by his parents.