All Obituaries

Stephen M. Kaferly, 70, of Wheeling, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved father of Michael (fiancee Nicole Frantilla) Kaferly and Jenna (Matthew) Cataldi; dear grandfather of Aedan Kaferly and Aurelia Cataldi; devoted son of the late James and Lorraine Kaferly; cherished life partner of Joanne Piel; fond brother of Jim Kaferly, Cary (Debbie) Kaferly, Tim (Debbie) Kaferly, and the late George (Nancy) Kaferly. Family and friends will meet at the gates of Memorial Park Cemetery 9900 Gross Point...

Allen Knoblauch of Park Ridge for 41 years, passed away suddenly on Dec. 28, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Jamie for 46 years; one of a kind father of Andrew (Olivia) and Emily (Michael) Kang; loving papa of Jasmin and Kai; cherished son in law of Bev Lay and the late Erwin Engerman; honored brother in law of Geoff (Hang), Doug (Kristin), Matthew (Laura) and John (Madeleine) Engerman and Suzette (Tony) Principe and Sally (Tony) McKerr. A celebration of Allen's life will be held on...

Carole J. Williams, 86, of Park Ridge, formerly of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Nick; loving mother of Dale (Louise) Markowski, Mary (Neil) Masterson, Donna (Gary) Schneberger, and Dianne (Mick) Brady; dear nana of Brittani, Kaylee, Ally, Rachel, Scott (Katy), Danny (Allison), Dale, Shalyn, and Karly; fond sister of Arlene (Richard) Muench; devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lifelong Cubs fan. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday at...

Johanna Bell, 94, of Morton Grove, died peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late George Bell; loving mother of Steve (Kate) Bell; dear grandmother of Peter and John Bell. Services private. (847) 965-2500

Tami Gorodetzer, 29, of Rogers Park, Chicago, died of Covid-19-related heart failure on Friday May 13th, 2022. She is survived by her parents Sue and Mark Gorodetzer; sister Stacey Gorodetzer; nieces Marlee and Michelle; grandmothers Ann Koss and Marilyn Gorodetzer as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Tami was a fierce and dedicated daughter and friend-an unwavering companion in hard times and an exuberant cheerleader of milestones big and small. She not only made connections, she...

Rosella M. Wahlburg, nee Erickson, born May 15, 1924, passed gracefully into the loving arms of God to be with her beloved Robert in Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Rosella “Rosie” and Bob were married for 63 years prior to his passing in 2011. Their years together not only brought joy to them and their immediate family, but Rosella found extreme delight in opening her heart and home to everyone she encountered, making them feel as though they had been part of her...

Milica Mijajlovic, 95, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Zdravko; dear mother of Zoran (Eda) Mijajlovic and Zora Veselinovic; loving grandmother of Goran (Kaytee) Veselinovic, Tanya (Angelo) Anastasiadis, Stevie (Sheena) Mijajlovic and Kristina (Dan) Raith; cherished great grandmother of Cristian, Marko, Ryan Luka and Isabella; fond sister of Ana Popovic and the late Milenko Dokovic, Zdravka Vasiljevic and Milomir Dokovic. Service and interment to be held privately at St. Sava...

Jeanette I. Iwick Verch, nee Mandrake, 89, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Patrick Iwick and Edward Verch; loving mother of Michael (Ellen) Iwick, Laura (Tom) Kendler, David Iwick, Neal Verch, Gail (Brad) Pontius, and the late Wayne Iwick; dear grandmother of 6; cherished great grandmother of many; fond sister of the late Walter (Maryann) Mandrake. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, April 22nd at 10:30...

Beverly Hudec completed her earthly journey on April 1st, in the company of her loving son, Michael, at his home in Brighton, Colorado. In her time here, she made the world a better place for everyone she met. She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and an aunt. She was born July 11, 1936, the second bright and beautiful daughter of Henry “Spud” Schalo and Esther Ida (Vollbrecht) Schalo in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her big sister, Donna, was her best friend and lifelong...

James P. "Jim" Amundson, 75, of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of Kathy; loving father of Debby (Eric) DeVoe; dear grandfather of Tim (Jaime) DeVoe, Michael (Caitlin) DeVoe, and Eric (Ashley) DeVoe Jr.; cherished great grandfather of Delilah and Cole DeVoe. Proud retiree of Architectural Iron Workers Local 63. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tuesday, April 19th from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00...