Eleonore Schmidt, 85, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of George (Ann) and Linda (Ed) Kowalczyk; dear grandmother of Christopher, Kelly, Elisa (John) Herlihy, and Jonathan Kowalczyk; cherished great grandmother of Adriele, Samwise, and Ludo. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Friday, January 10th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon. Interment St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. (847) 965-2500