All Obituaries

Kent Alexander Smith, 59, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2018 with his beloved daughter, Alexis by his side.  Loving father to Alexis, Kent is also survived by his siblings; Mark (Mary), Monica (Ned) Grannis, Steve (Sue), and Sheila Delaney, as well as the treasured uncle of many nephews and nieces.  Kent retired in 2017 following a long and prolific career with the Army Corps of Engineers.  Although he will be greatly missed...

Norolfo Borrillo, 78, beloved husband of Melba; dear father of Shasha and stepfather of Queenie, Jacqueline, Macky and A.J. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL on Friday April 13th from 3 to 9 p.m. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home on Saturday April 14th at 10 a.m. for prayers before departing for Maryhill Cemetery in Niles for the burial.

Lois R. Reichert, 79, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Richard W.; loving mother of Rick (Cathy) and Bob (Jennifer); dear grandmother of Caitlin (fiance Daniel Hammond), Tim, Kristin, and Kylie; fond sister of the late Robert "Butch" (Gloria) Kalchbrenner. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Monday, April 9th at 9:30 a.m. to St. Paul Lutheran Church 5201 Galitz Ave. Skokie, IL 60077. Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Paul Lutheran...

Robert G. Wagner, 68, of Morton Grove, was a charismatic, charming, funny, and above all, a kind loving soul who lit up the room,but he was not Robert G. Wagner. To his family and friends, he was Bob, Bobbo, B.O.B. "Bank Of Bob", Daddy Wags, "Poor Bob", and a self-proclaimed "sensitive beast". Bob served in the air force during the Viet Nam War, and was  an Evanston firefighter for 35 years before retiring in 2009. Bob loved to spend time with...

Val Dumbrell, 79, of Skokie, former employee of Baldwin Cooke Company. Services held privately. (847) 965-2500

Lynne E. Weaver, 75, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Jerry; loving mother of Christopher (Karen) Wallin, Kimberly (Michael) Nelson, and the late Andrew Wallin; dear stepmother of Michelle (Fred Snow) Bibergal-Snow and Stefanie (the late Steve) Picavet; cherished grandmother of 10; devoted great grandmother of 1; fond sister of Gail (Thomas) Bauer and the late Alan (Leslie) Lieberenz. Memorial visitation at The Morton Grove Civic Center 6140 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053...

Paul Douglas Layne, 81, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Mabel; loving father of Debra, Karen, Christine (Matt Vagnoni), and the late Paula; dear grandfather of Bradley and Catherine. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, March 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (847) 965-2500

David Prak, 37, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Erin, nee Howard; loving father of Declan; dear son of Sarin and Singuon Prak and godson of John and Leslie Carpenter; fond brother of Mony  Anderson, Britany (Steve) Miller, Elizabeth Carpenter, Marie Louise (Noah) Stalions and the late Andrew; son in law of Hon. Garritt and Barbara Howard and brother in law of Kerry (Chris) Siefer, Martin (Sarah) Howard and Patrick Howard. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton...

William P. Brelin, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Joann; loving brother of the late Roger (Marie) and Robert "Bobby". Retired from Walgreens corporate office after 37 years. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, March 22nd at 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, March 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  (847) 965-2500

Dorothy "Dottie" Hope, beloved wife of the late LeRoy; dear mother of David (Sandy), Susan (Thomas Engel) Hope Engel and Katie (Dan) McCrudden; loving grandmother of Kristen, Thomas, Kyle and Kaylie; cherished great grandmother of 6. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday March 21st from 4 to 8 pm at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL. Memorial service Thursday March 22nd 10:00 am at the funeral home. Cremation was held privately.