The following was published by the Chicago Tribune in May, 2015:

Judith Marie Cara-Hicks, 68, life-long resident of Evanston, passed away on May 21, 2015. Loving mother to Valerie (Karlin) Thomas and Laura; caring sister to John (Joan Cherry) Cara and the late William Cara. Cousin to Joe Cara, Jane (John) Wilmet, and Tom (Erin) Cara. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 1pm at Grace Lutheran, 1430 South Blvd. Evanston, IL 60202. Donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America at www.lupus.org.