All Obituaries

Michael J. "Mick" Kroll, 80, father of Lisa (Peter) Steinam and Michael V. (Margaret); grandfather of Carla (Harley) Siddall, Peter Steinam, Matthew Steinam, Sean Kroll, Jennifer Kroll, Danielle Strickler, and Tyler Kroll; beloved son of the late Michael V. and Wanda, nee Kubicz; great grandfather, uncle, and cousin of many; brother of Susan (Michael) Anderson and the late Rosalie (Brian) Hancock and Sandra (Radford) Keith. During his life, Mick lived in ...

Mary Kochikaran, 73, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Jeffrey and Joann (Mason) Vernon; dear grandmother of Nyla and Micah Vernon. Visitation at St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, March 21st from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 12:00 noon. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500

Evelyn L. Ross, 92, lifelong resident of Morton Grove, dear cousin of Barbara Anderson and Reinhardt Lange Jr. Evie loved bowling, golf and flowers. Member American Legion Post 134 Auxiliary and Morton Grove Moose Club. Visitation Friday 4 to 8 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove. Service Saturday 10 a.m. at Jerusalem Lutheran Church 6218 Capulina Ave. Morton Grove. Interment St. Peter United Cemetery. 847-965-2500

Carolyn Brown, 58, suddenly, of Palatine, beloved mother of Keara "Kiki"; loving daughter of Mary and the late James Myers; dear sister of Donna (Augustus) Coleman, Ray Myers, Eddie Myers, and Paul (Andrea) Myers. Visitation at Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church 1711 Simpson St. Evanston, IL 60201 on Thursday, March 5th from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. (847) 965-2500

  On February 20, 2020, Madeleine Simon passed away peacefully in her home in Morton Grove at the age of 86. Madeleine was born in the small hamlet of Binsfeld, Luxembourg across town from her future husband Steve who would immigrate to America as a bachelor in 1954. In 1959, Madeleine joined Steve and the couple married that year. Madeleine loved to garden and was a marvelous chef. She put her passion for cooking into running the family catering business at the American Legion in...

Nels C. Larsen of Lincolnwood, beloved husband of Joan nee Bachrach, dear father of Michael (Anne), Kenneth (Becky) and Eric (Robbie); loving grandfather of 9; cherished great grandfather of 1. Proud member of Lincolnwood American Legion Post 1226. Service and inurnment were held privately.

Mary M. Rakosky of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Mary Jo (Terry) LeBeau, Barbara Cavaliere, Beth (Howard) Meyer and Joseph (Kimberley); loving grandmother of Carrie (Steve) Gremer, Christopher (Tricia), Kaitlin (Jesse) Francis, Jonathon (Rea), Susie ( Alex), and Jennifer (Jorden) ; cherished great grandmother of Anneliese, Cameron, Howie, Colton, Hunter and Jerry. Special thanks to her loving neighbors, friends and caregivers. Family and friends...

Stanley Skoczylas of Chicago, beloved husband of Janet nee Fisk; dear father of Erik (Angelica) and Darin (Lamia); loving grandfather of Adriana, Alexander and Derik; fond brother of Gary (Sue), Scott, Renee (Jim), and the late Linda (the late Bob) and the late Marcia. A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday Feb. 4th from 4 to 8 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL.

Timothy W. Geist, 30, of Niles, suddenly passed away on February 2nd, beloved son of Steve and Amy, nee Krochmolny; loving brother of Steven and Joseph. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500

Mary Agnes Healy, of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago (Bridgeport), born June 10, 1929, passed away January 26, 2020, former longtime employee of Allstate. Beloved daughter of the late Mary, nee Hobin and Richard J.: loving sister of Robert J. "Bob" (the late Eleanore) of Rolling Meadows and the late Richard J. (Raffaela), Rita M., Patricia M. and John F. (Marytherese); dear aunt of Bridget (Joseph) La Pietra of Berwyn, James (Julie) Healy of Rolling Meadows, John (Carolyn) Healy...