Mariana I. Kantar, 95, born in Romania, beloved wife of the late Nicu Kantar; loving mother of Andre (Mihaela) Kantar and Sandra (Cornell) Petranu; dear grandmother of Colin (Lauren) Petranu and Kevin (Allie) Petranu; cherished great grandmother of Layla, Lucy, Briggs, and Noah Petranu; fond sister of Katy Szalontai of Budapest, Hungary. Crmation private. Arrangements by Simkins Funeral Home. (847) 965-2500