Gilda T. Schmiegelt, nee Ernst, 83, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Fritz; loving mother of Ronald, David (Cynthia), and Susan (Ken) Sarvady; dear grandmother of Wayne, William, Steven, Jacob, Nicholas, Kayla, and Tyler; fond sister of the late John (Gerry) Ernst, Elmer (Marion) Ernst, and Erna (Paul) Bartsch. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, June 29th from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jerusalem Lutheran Church 6218 Capulina Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 appreciated. (847) 965-2500