Joyce F. Gatz, 78, of Chicago, beloved mother of Ralph (Kathie); loving grandmother of Matthew and Tyler. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, September 29th from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Almost Home Foundation P.O. Box 308 Elk Grove Village, IL 60009 almosthomefoundation.org or The American Heart Association 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674 appreciated. (847) 965-2500