Carmelita "Mely" Balmadrid, 77, of Morton Grove, beloved mother of Jonathan (Danalyn) and John Paul (Olga); loving grandmother of Daniel, Julian, Jacob, Anthony, Paulo and Natalia; former wife of Jose. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Monday May 7th 10:30 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church 8307 Harlem Ave. Niles, IL, Mass 11:00 a.m. Visitation Sunday May 6th from 1 to 8 p.m. Cremation to be held privately following the Mass.