Michael H. Kruse, 57, of Skokie, beloved husband of Linda, nee Schmidt; loving son of the late Hans and Ingrid; dear brother of Tony (Geri). A memorial visitation will be held Saturday April 2, 2016 at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove from 12 noon until the time of the Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Cremation was held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations to Northwestern Memorial Foundation Brain Tumor Institute (foundation.nmh.org) or Wright Way Rescue (wright-wayrescue.org) appreciated.