Birgit B. Stelmaszek, nee Forsberg, 96, formerly of Dalton, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Carl (Marsha) Lindstrom and Christina (Joe) Kenron; dear grandmother of 7; cherished great grandmother of 10; additional family resides in Finland and Sweden. Funeral service Friday, January 30th at 10:00 a.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, January 29th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Anti-Cuelty Society 157 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60610 appreciated. (847) 965-2500