Faustino G. Zapata
Aug 23, 2023
Faustino G. Zapata, 93, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Engracia; loving father of Ruth Parciak, Faustino Jr. (Tara), and Olga (David) Kessler; dear grandfather of Adam, Lauren, Evan, Gabriella, and Mia; cherished uncle of Donny (Jacob) Moreno and Alfredo Moreno. Faustino worked as an electrician for 32 years for G. D. Searle, was an avid Cubs fan, and...
Gerald J. Jones Jr.
Aug 21, 2023
Gerald J. Jones Jr. 42 years old, beloved son of Wanda (Stanley Piwowarski) and Gerald (Sherry) Jones Sr.; loving fiance' of Christine Braun for 7 years; dear brother of Jonathan; best cat dad of Peaches and Bubba; dearest nephew and cousin to the Pyter family; cherished member of the Braun family and beagle buddy of Madison. Gerald loved bike...
Irene C. Haynes
Aug 21, 2023
Irene C. Haynes of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Kenneth; precious single mother and hardworking supporter of Michael, Catherine (Pete) Muhlbach, Thomas (Jude), Gregory (Karen), Timothy (Deborah), Andrew (Kay), Richard (Patricia) and Mary; dear grandmother of 16; loving great grandmother of 3; fond sister of Angie Laude, Lorraine Lasseigne, Rose Bolin, Ralph, Richard and Charles Zappa and...
Richard Kloser
Aug 18, 2023
Richard "Dick" Kloser, 96, of Morton Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2023. Dick was born at his home on the southside of Chicago on March 21, 1927, and as a true "SouthSider" was always friendly to everyone he met. He attended Leo High School, and one of the highlights of his life was when...
Eric Mason Payne
Aug 11, 2023
Eric Mason Payne, of Morton Grove, died suddenly on August 11, 2023 at the age of 39. He was full of life, a Sox fan, and a goofy dad. Loving husband of Jaclyn Jennetten; devoted father to his children Leah "Liam" and Olivia; beloved son of Susan, nee Mason, and the late Richard R. Payne; fond brother of Jason,...
Alfredo Quijano
Aug 10, 2023
Alfredo Quijano, 88, beloved husband of Mary Skoundrianos; dear father of Mario, Hector, Laura, Diana, Ada, Margarita, Ann and the late Alfredo; loving grandfather and great grandfather of many; fond brother of Alonzo and the late Arturo, Alberto, Aurora, Alicia and Abelardo. He was a man who loved his trucks and was a longtime superfan of the Chicago Cubs....
Paul M. Polk
Aug 9, 2023
Paul M. Polk, 79, of Park Ridge, beloved husband of Lynn; dear father of Paul Jr., Brian and Jeffrey; loving brother of Robert (Marsha), Kenneth and the late Richard Polk; brother in law of Greg Obuchowski. He was a proud US Army veteran serving from 1963 to 1966. Former Park Ridge Policeman who was a founding member of the...
Rocky F. La Gioia
Jul 28, 2023
Rocky F. La Gioia, 43, beloved son of Debra and Rocky Sr.; loving father of Anthony, Rocky Jr.; Joseph, Nathan and Vinny; dear partner of Sydney Carey; fond brother of Giovanni, Jennifer and the late Elena; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove on Monday August 7th from 3...
Judy (Hoffman) Dahm
Jul 25, 2023
Judy Dahm, nee Hoffman, of Chicago, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Bruce; loving mother of Brian (Meg), Brett (Lauren), and Brooke; dear grandmother of Quinn and Beau; dear sister of Barb (Mickey) Swets, Danny (Valerie) Hoffman, David (Rose) Hoffman, and the late Susan Hoffman, Connie Doll, and Jimmy (Lisa) Hoffman; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Amelia Gaza
Jul 21, 2023
Amelia "Mickey" Gaza, 90, of Niles, loving sister of the late Judith (Steven) Svetlik and Anne (Walter) Wielgus; dear aunt of Barbara Wielgus, George (Denene) Wielgus, Steve Svetlik, Kenneth (Mary) Svetlik, Bob (Susan) Svetlik, and William Svetlik. Memorial service at Trinity Lutheran Church 3637 Golf Rd. Evanston, IL 60203 on Tuesday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. Memorial service may...
Connie Marie (Hoffman) Doll
Jul 19, 2023
Connie Marie Doll, nee Hoffman, 67, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved mother of Tennille (Bobby) Diaz; loving grandmother of Payton, Cole, Grayson, and Siena Diaz; fond sister of Barb (Mickey) Swets, Judy (Bruce) Dahm, Danny (Valerie) Hoffman, David (Rose) Hoffman, and the late Susan Hoffman and Jimmy Hoffman; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral...
Toshiko (Morikuni) Mitsui
Jul 17, 2023
Toshiko Mitsui, 98, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Akira; loving mother of Suzanne (Mark) Krystinak, Sandra (John) Spryszak, Paul (Sheryl), Melissa (Scott) Sanford, and the late Kenneth Roseann); dear grandmother of Jennifer (Nicholaus) Folino, Mark Krystinak, Katherine Mitsui, Daniel (Michelle) Mitsui, John (Lee Patton) Spryszak, Timothy (Lyn) Spryszak, Brian Mitsui, Kevin Mitsui, Christian Sanford, and Jack...
Delores J. (Hahn) Welter
Jul 14, 2023
Delores J. "Dolly" Welter, 94, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late James M.; loving mother of James S. (companion Lori Hansen), Daniel (Anne), Jerry (Christy), Jay (Jan), and Dave; dear grandmother of Courtney (Charlie) Walker, Justine (Ryan) Green, Samantha, Madelyn, Jack (Rebecca), Jamie, and the late Becky; cherished great grandmother of 3; fond sister of the...
John L. Stoeterau
Jul 10, 2023
John L. Stoeterau, 83, of Morton Grove, at rest July 10, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Linda; dear father of Ryan and Ross (Manjoo) Stoeterau; loving grandfather of Augustine, Archana, Nikolaus and Sebastian. John was a former longtime underwriter for Allstate Insurance in Northbrook, IL. Service and cremation were held privately.
Dennis Kenneth Joyce
Jul 4, 2023
Dennis K. Joyce, 91, formerly of Glenview, beloved father of Bradley and the late Brian; longtime friend of Jennifer and Ed Claussen. Dennis was a retired Lt. Col. from the Marine Corps, and a senior captain at American Airlines. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, July 22nd from 9:00 a.m. until departure...
Mary Loretto (Mccarthy) Petrus
Jun 29, 2023
Mary "Red" Petrus, nee McCarthy, of Nippersink, WI and Skokie, IL, beloved wife of Robert; dear mother of Marsha, Audrey (Edward) Clamage, Mary Alice (John) Lindeman and Richard (Jane); loving grandmother of 10; cherished great grandmother of 4. "Red" loved all sports especially golfing, swimming and boating with Bob. Family anf friends will meet at St. Martha Church 8523...
Isidro B. Perez
Jun 24, 2023
Isidro B. Perez, 70 years old, of Buffalo Grove, beloved husband of Pamela; loving father of Patrick (fiance Jackie); cherished son of Violeta and the late Isidro Perez; dear brother of Victor (Maggie) and Eduardo Perez. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Friday 9:30 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church 8307 N. Harlem Ave. Niles,...
Timothy S. Leahy
Jun 20, 2023
Timothy S. Leahy February 2, 1959 - June 20, 2023 Timothy Leahy, 64 of Des Plaines, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at home with his family. Tim wore many titles: husband for 42 beautiful years, loving dad, brother, son, uncle, friend, and, perhaps his favorite title, Grandpa. He is survived by his wife, Kristi, his daughters Meghan...
Liliana Elizabeth O'Donnell
Jun 17, 2023
Liliana Elizabeth O'Donnell, age 4, of Niles, precious daughter of Angela and Conor; beloved granddaughter of Dan and Maria Garneata and James and Martha O'Donnell; loving niece of Bryan and Claire O'Donnell, Daniel and Valerie Garneata, Michael Garneata and Andrea Garneata; and dear cousin of Christiana, Luca and James. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove,...
Linda M. (Herbert) Lang
Jun 12, 2023
Linda Marie Lang (Nee Herbert) born August 1, 1952, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on June 12, 2023. Linda was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a graduate of Resurrection High School class of 1970. Linda built a career out of serving others while working for the social services department at...
