The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is mourning the killing of Michael Lefkow, secretary of the diocese's standing committee and husband of U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow

Christian Century, March 22, 2005

The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is mourning the killing of Michael Lefkow, secretary of the diocese's standing committee and husband of U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow. Michael Lefkow, 64, and his mother-in-law, Donna Grace Humphrey, 89, were found shot to death February 28 in their home on Chicago's north side.

The Lefkows have been members for nearly 20 years of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Evanston, Illinois. Bishop William Persell of Chicago praised Lefkow's dedication "to serving workers and those living on the margins of our society." Lefkow, an attorney in criminal and employment law, held many roles in his church, including singing in several choirs and working with congregations pro bono through the Episcopal Volunteer Lawyer Network. The Chicago Police Department, FBI and U.S. Marshals Service were investigating the murders and say it's possible that the crimes were committed by members of a hate group.