Obituary Listing

Jan 9, 2024

Michael E. Anderson of Grants Pass, OR and formerly of Glenview, beloved son of Gerry and Jane; dear brother of Meghan (Nil) Wadehra and Molly; cherished uncle of Eloise; loving nephew of Jim and Martha O'Donnell and Bill and Sally Simkins; fun cousin of Sarah Bazih, Adam Bazih, Ross (Ally) Simkins, Clint (Kristin) Simkins, Bryan (Claire) O'Donnell and Conor...

Jan 6, 2024

Celeste A. Wohlers of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Raymond; dear mother of Charlotte (Frank) Troiani, Andrew (Dawn) Kreegier and Anthony (Adele) Kreegier; cherished grandmother of Tyler, Dawson, Anthony Jr., Elizabeth and Abigail; loving daughter of Phyllis and the late Frank Smith; fond brother of Frank (Barbara) Smith II. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....

Jan 2, 2024

Douglas Jerney, 66, of Wauconda formerly of Morton Grove; beloved husband of Karrie; dear father of Jamie and Erin (Aleks) Szastak; cherished grandfather of Hailey Szastak; loving son of Patricia and the late Wayne; fond brother of Kathryn (Kenneth) Lichner and the late Timothy. Service and interment will be held privately.

Jan 2, 2024

Rona "Ronnie" Sander, age 100, passed away on January 2nd, 2024 surrounded by her loving family in her Morton Grove home. Rona was preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart and beloved husband, Bernhard "Bernie" Olaf Sander. They are now reunited in heaven. She was a wonderful, loving mother who cared for her eight children, even in her final...

Dec 23, 2023

Donald Ray Myers, 67, of Elgin, beloved father of Pierre, Donald Jr., Chinelle, and Meshille; dear grandfather of Phoenix, Alanna, Kingston, Princeton, Amirah, and Alijah; devoted son of Mary and the late James; fond brother of Donna Coleman, Paul, James Jr., and the late Carolyn Brown; cherished companion of Virginia Brown. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....

Dec 18, 2023

Juanita Pierce of Elk Grove Village, beloved wife of the late Donald; dear mother of Pamela Eriksen; loving grandmother of Ashley (T.J.) Bevins and Annette (Rocco) Mangione; cherished great grandmother of Teddy and Bayleigh; fond sister of Linda Wittry, Edith Estes, James Estes and the late Marilyn (the late Ray) Allen and Ina (the late Jack) Beck; proud aunt...

Dec 17, 2023

Will Weir, 28, of Wilmette, beloved son of Bridget and the late James; loving brother of Martin (fiancee Jackie Durment) and Lee; dear cousin of Andrew O'Connor; cherished nephew of Kevin, Dennis, Tim (Christine), and Mike (Kristin) O'Connor, Molly (Jeff) Hapner, Nora O. (the late Chris) Powers, Kathleen (the late Mike) Joyce, Mary (Dan) Savocchia, Nancy Weir, Joan (Vince)...

Dec 12, 2023

Michael J. Manno, 81, beloved father of Joseph (Danette), Mark (Deborah), Collette (Kip) Elliott, Robert (Laura) and Matthew; loving grandfather of Michael, Kip, Keenan, Kevin, Brandon, Kimberly, Heather, Andrew, Bradley, Caitlin, Derek and Brandon; cherished great grandfather of Nicholas, Karson, Everly, Presley, Elijah and Hayden; fond brother of Marian Lipari; uncle of Nina Frias and Antonette Steed; great uncle...

Dec 8, 2023

Anita M. Difiglio, nee Zuccala, 95, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Anthony J.; loving mother of Anthony (Graceanne), Sam (Andrea), and Anita (Paul Zint); dear grandmother of Tony Jr. (Nikki), Nicole, Amanda (Dustin) Cobretti, and Aaron Anthony (Vanencia); cherished great grandmother of 6; proud great great grandmother of 1; fond sister of the late Josephine Madia and...

Dec 4, 2023

Wolfgang William Gustaveson, 19, died in a tragic car accident on Monday, December 4, 2023 along side his good friend, Frank. Beloved son of Jason Gustaveson & Janessa Nikols: loving brother of Grace and Henry: dear grandson of Janeen and Morgan O'Brien, and Dee and the late William Gustaveson; cherished nephew of Kathy (Dennis) Wogen, Krissy (Bill) Lucas, Bob...

Dec 3, 2023

Nuncio Arthur "Art" Metallo, 86, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Nancy, nee Spizziri; loving father of Cheryl (Rick) Bischoff, Susan Metallo, and Lou (Kristi) Metallo; dear Papa of Steven (Niki) , Julie (Felipe), Patrick (Lauren), Kevin (Elle), Jack, Ted, AJ, Drew; cherished great grandpa to 4 great grandsons. Born December 23, 1936, oldest child of Louis and...

Nov 29, 2023

Jeanette (Jan) Meyer of Morton Grove, a lifelong bachelorette; Ms. Meyer believed in Frank Sinatra's Theme song and "lived life her way." Born Dec. 10, 1928 in Manitowoc, WI. She worked her way through the Univ. of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education  with an English Major and Speech and History Minors....

Nov 26, 2023

Wanda M. Kaye, of Niles, former wife of Bernard J.; loving mother of Tim and the late Terry (the late Kathleen); dear sister of the late Arthur and Wallace Marcyan. Proud graduate of Schurz High School class of 1944. She was a longtime teacher Chicago Public Schools. A celebration of her life will be held privately a ta later...

Nov 24, 2023

Theodore W. Krug, 82, of Morton Grove, beloved father of Loredan. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500

Nov 23, 2023

Chunmo Leung died peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 23, 2023 at the age of 84.  He lived a relatively long life for someone with his health complications because of his strength of will and his wife's dedicated care for him.

Chunmo is survived by his loving wife, Jin Liu, his daughters, Cindy (John Wissel)...

Nov 22, 2023

Barbara Memmott, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Thomas; dear mother of Thomas Jr. (Linda) and Karen (Ken) Krebs; loving grandmother of Derek, Bryon (Chloe) and Kristen Krebs and Thomas John Memmott; fond sister of Robert (Norma) Burgard and William (Mary Lou) Larson. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Sunday Nov. 26th...

Nov 19, 2023

Maureen (Mo) Ann (Daly) Kimura, 71, passed away after spending the previous day laughing and joking with her children and husband. Maureen was the beloved wife of Stanley Kimura, and mother to Amy Bye (Roger), Shaun, Chris, and Beth Ann (Skye). She was born and raised in Beloit, Wisconsin as a proud Irish Catholic. Mo loved to read lots...

Nov 18, 2023

Persa Susa, 93, of Norridge, beloved wife of the late Jonel; loving mother of George (Georgina) and the late Viorel (Jelena); dear grandmother of Jonel (Marcie), Vojkica "Vicky", Victor (Andrea), and Virginia (fiance Alen Rekanovic); cherished great grandmother of Andrea, Sofia, Nikoleta, and Emily; fond sister of the late Petru Manciu. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....

Nov 18, 2023

Myra Josephine (Yost/Bruner) Mehaffey, 89, passed away Sat. Nov 18, a sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie, and friend to many. Beloved wife of the late John Bruner, Sr. and Edward Mehaffey. A loving sister to Al and Roger Yost. Cherished mother to Cindy Bruner McLean (Brian), John Bruner (Cindy), Patty Bruner (Robert) and Mark Mehaffey (Joyce). Grandmother to...

Oct 25, 2023

Mary Vrbos, nee Ramuscak, 96, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Frank Vrbos; loving mother of Pauline (Gerald) Strohl Bauman and Boris (Rose) Vrbos; dear grandmother of Daniel (Katie) Vrbos, Jessica (Mario) Garcia, and Brian Strohl; cherished great grandmother of Avery and Riley Vrbos, and Abigail and Maya Garcia; fond sister of Anne (the late Paul)...