All Obituaries

Foster Michael "Mike" Sayles, 78, of Glenview, former longtime resident of Hanna City, beloved husband of the late Virginia "Ginger", nee Albin; loving father of Foster Michael (Odette) Sayles II and Penny (Mike Travlos) Sayles; dear grandfather and great grandfather of many; fond brother of Mary Lou Altpeter, Sandra Baker, and the late Phillip Sayles. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500

Rose Keith, nee Helbling, 100, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Russell Keith and Bruce Marchant; loving mother of John (Judie) Brady and Joan (Bruce) Beveridge; dear grandmother of 9; cherished great grandmother of 21. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 12:00 noon. Please omit flowers. Donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl....

Lois Gerber, 80, of Chicago, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved sister of Linda Klinger and Fred Gerber. Service and interment private. Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army 5040 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60630. (847) 965-2500

Angel Patino of Waukegan, beloved husband of Maria; dear father of Irma (Domas) Canchola, Efrain (Erlinda) Patino, Oralia (Carlos) Avila, Ana L. (Carmelo) Rojas, Juan (Sandra) Patino, Mario (Irelia) Patino, Maria (Deano) Chambers and Luis (Elizabeth) Patino; loving grandfather of 26; cherished great grandfather of 2. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Tuesday May 4th from 4 to 8 pm. Service at 7:30 pm. Interment Mexico.

Harvey Walter Geiger, 90, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Mary; loving father of Ray (Colleen) and Michael (Basia); dear grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Michael, Patrick, and Ava. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 on Monday, May 3rd at 9:45 a.m. to St. Eugene Church 7958 W. Foster Ave. Chicago, IL 60656. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, May 2nd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of...

It is with much love and deep sorrow that we mourn the loss of Donald J. Koop of Glenview, IL. Don passed peacefully at home on April 28, 2021 after a long illness and brave battle; he was 73. He was born on May 19, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Henry and Valeria, nee Makielski. Don was married for 43 years to his wife and best friend, Terri, nee Bielski, who survives him at home. He is also survived by a daughter, Lin, and her partner, Annie Lane; a sister, Lois (Greg) Repede, a brother,...

Joseph Di Franco, 92, of Park Ridge, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of the late Audrey Marie, nee Swikart; loving father of Stephen, Josephine (Alaa) Zakariya, Charles (Gwen), and Joseph (Maureen); dear grandfather of 9; fond brother of Angie Santangelo, Genevieve Novak, Paul, Sylvia Hoff, Charles, and the late Joseph and Salvatore. Funeral service Saturday, April 24th at 9:30 a.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery....

Federico Bartolome, 102, of Evanston, born in Aparri Cagayan, Philippines, beloved husband of the late Apolonia; loving father of Ampy (the late Kenneth) Basa, Teresita (Fidel) Navata, and the late Cecilia (Rogelio) Rudas; dear grandfather of 10; proud great grandfather of 21. Visitation at St. Nicholas Catholic Church 806 Ridge Ave. Evanston, IL 60202 Wednesday, April 21st from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. (847) 965-2500

Vincent Kopinski, 91, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Joan nee Boemmel; dear father of Cathy (Gil) Peters, Robert (Patricia), Diane (Larry) Paulausky and John (Carla); loving grandfather of Christina, Laura, Elizabeth, Emily and Holly; cherished great grandfather of Henry, Zoe, Paul and Lucas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Vince loved his family, musicals, all sports and donuts. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Thursday April 8th from 9:00...

Anthony J. Difiglio, 94, of Skokie, beloved husband of Anita, nee Zuccala; loving father of Tony (Graceanne), Sam (Andrea), and Anita (Paul Zint); dear grandfather of Tony Jr. (Nikki), Nicole, Amanda (Dustin) Cobretti, and Aaron Anthony (Vanencia); cherished great grandfather of 5; proud great great grandfather of 1; devoted son of the late Sam and Rose; fond brother of Joe (the late Helen), and the late Samuel (the late Connie), and Peter (the late Pearl). Anthony was the owner of many...