All Obituaries

Elizabeth Sandowski, nee Linde, 79, of Chicago, beloved mother of Chris, Nick (Gina), and Lisa Peiser; loving grandmother of Samantha, Nicholas, and Jake and Will Peiser; former wife of Eugene. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, August 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to Orphans of the Storm 2200 Riverwoods Rd. Riverwoods, IL 60015 orphansofthestorm.org appreciated....

Jules Marzec, 99, of Niles, at rest August 5th. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy; dear father of Carol, Sue Baker and the late John; loving grandfather of David and Alyssa Baker and Marie (Daniel) Miller; cherished great grandfather of Wesley; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud WW2 Navy Veteran and longtime employee of State of Illinois Lottery Division. Graveside service Saturday 11:30 a.m. at Maryhill Cemetery 8600 Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Bernard E. Brady, 84, of Morton Grove, retired Fire Chief of the Morton Grove Fire Department, beloved husband of Arlene; loving father of Steve (Julie), Bernie, and Shelly (Steve) Helton; Dear grandfather of Katie (Anthony) Ledwon, Sarah Helton, Chris Helton, and Nick and Zack Brady; cherished great grandfather of Alex and Bradley Ledwon; fond brother of Ruthie Schott, Ellie Menzer, Frannie Wade, Bobby Brady, and the late Margaret Giallombardo, Laurie Costa, and Patty Schofield. Visitation...

Jim Thomas, beloved companion of Linda Piscitello; loving brother of Bill (Silvana); dear uncle of Melissa (Michael) Lupo and Christene (Wes) Triebold; cherished great uncle of Michael, Lea, Brandon, and Kylie. Visitation at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 7373 N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL 60714 on Monday, July 27th from10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. (847) 965-2500

Michael D. Battaglini, 77, of Chicago, beloved husband of Rosaria "Ro", nee DeFranco; loving father of Nancy (Dylan) Farmer, Joe (Robyn), and Dina (Joe) LaFramboise; dear grandfather of Colin and Abbey Farmer, Michael and Dominick Battaglini, and Josette, Tesse, John, and Luke LaFramboise; fond brother of the late Robert. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until departure for St. Martha Church at 11:00 a.m. Mass at...

Phillip J. Koser, 85, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Judy; loving father of Jamie (Mariano) Koser Arena; cherished grandfather of Mariano III and Daniel; dear brother of Randolph (Linda) Koser; fond brother in law of Daniel (Mary) Sutherland; proud uncle of Gregg, Daniel and Rod Koser and Joshua Sutherland. A memorial visitation will be planned at a later date.  

Nick G. Demas, 89, of Morton Grove, at rest peacefully in his home with his family on July 14th. He was a hard-working man, a good friend to many, loving husband to Marie for 48 years; loving father to Eric, Christine (David) Demas-Hall and Beth; dear Papa to Vanessa, Courtney, Ryan and Lilyana; cherished Great Papa to Alicia. Nick's earlier family included Dino, Dolores, Catherine and Angela and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at Simkins...

William R. Hagedorn, 84, of Morton Grove, at rest July 15th. Beloved husband of Jane; dear father of Lewis (Cortney); fond brother of the late Robert (the late Marlene) Hagedorn. Services and cremation held privately.

Gertrude Ellen Nelson Sanchez nee Williams, of Vernon Hills, beloved wife of Daniel Sanchez and the late Frederick Nelson; dear mother of Frederick (Sandra) Nelson, Robert (Nina) Nelson, Mary (John) Weiss, Patricia Ann Lystila, Michael (Susan) Nelson, James (Caroline) Nelson, John (Sue) Nelson and the late Ellen Marie Nelson; loving grandmother of 18; cherished great grandmother of 20; fond sister of Sylvia (Richard) Grisius and the late Charles (the late Lois) Williams....

Donald E. Cronberg of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Lorraine; dear father of Jill Schwuchow and Gae Alilunas; loving grandfather of John (Vasiliki) Frake, Sarah (Mike Bart) Schuchow, Amy Bassi and Peter Alilunas; cherished great grandfather of 6. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Interment with military honors at Mt. Olive Cemetery.