Arlene Gembala, nee Willisch, 79, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Sr.; loving mother of Joseph Jr. (Lauren), Mary Helen, Margaret (Eric) Nelson, and Mary Beth (Michael) Jaynes; dear grandmother of Virginia, T.J., Charles, Henry, Evelyn, and Austin; fond sister of the late Sheryl (Earl) Webb. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Monday, December 7th at 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, December 6th from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Evans Scholars Foundation 1 Briar Rd. Golf, IL 60029 or Catholic Charities 721 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60654 appreciated. (847 ) 965-2500