Shirley Karas, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Robert; dear mother of the late Craig; loving grandmother of Craig Jr.; fond sister of Clifford (the late Shirley) and George (Dolores) Heinrich. Funeral service Friday 11:00 a.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL. Cremation private. Visitation Thursday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chicago Tribune Charlties/McCormick Foundation 205 N. Michigan Ave. Ste. 4300 Chicago, IL 60601 appreciated.