Obituary Listing

Feb 20, 2023

Judy Cates, 80, originally of Detroit, loving mother of Amy (Matt) Tanner, Heather (Jeff) Schonberg, John (Colleen) Cates, and Jason Cates; dear grandmother of Kelly Kropp, Michael Kropp, Harrison (Alex) Carter, Marshall Carter, John Cates III, and Jessica Taylor; fond sister of Lynnea (Vince) Borowski, Paul (Kathy) Andersen, and Carol (the late Tom) Minkstein. Memorial mass at St. Martha...

Feb 15, 2023

Mehinzada Suta of Schiller Park, beloved wife of Mustafa, cherished mother of Mehmed and Amina, loving aunt of many. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Friday February 17th from 12 noon until time of service at 2:30 p.m. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL.

Feb 15, 2023

Elaine Lange, 98, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Elmer; loving mother of Karen (Karl) Morath and the late Alan (Kristine) and Dale (Sharon); dear grandmother and great grandmother; fond sister of Sandra Ganir and the late Shirley Priedel and Roy Priedel. Visitation at Jerusalem Lutheran Church 6218 Capulina Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, February...

Feb 8, 2023

Evelyn E. Lanners, 89, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of John "Jack" (Beth) and Richard "Rick"; loving grandmother of Samantha (P.J.) and Sean. Services were held privately.

Feb 5, 2023

Edwin A. Kramer, 92, of Morton Grove, beloved son of the late Helen K. and Raymond J. Grand; loving cousin of Sharon (Joseph) Dillon, Colleen (the late Markus) Anderson, Michael Dillon, Kevin (Sharon) Dillon, and Susie (Ryan) Bauer; his loving caregiver of 10 years Yale de los Santos, and many family members and friends who loved him dearly. Funeral...

Feb 1, 2023

Robert L. Olsen, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Lois; dear father of Dale (Eddie) Tadelman, Nancy (Bob) Scott, Karen and Betty (Rich) Mortensen; loving grandfather of Robb (Kelly), Amy (Kevin), Abbey (Dan), Matthew (Lisa), Ryan, Derek (Michelle) and Tyler (Mckenzie); cherished great grandfather of Charlotte Rose, Ryleigh Jo, Brooklyn Lois, George Winston, Maxwell Charles, Harrison...

Jan 29, 2023

Norma Gonzales, 87, of Glenview, beloved wife of the late Mauro B. Gonzales; loving mother of Lisa (Dragen) Cvetkovic, Steven (Claudia) Gonzales, and Tania (George) Iliopoulos; dear grandmother of Vanessa (Tom) Ochonicki, Steven (Michelle) Gonzales, Samantha (Seth) Schroeder, Brittney Keegan, Katie Gonzales, Lynsey (Christopher) Eakins, Haley Gonzales, and Evan Gonzales; cherished great grandmother of Alexis, Layla, Danny, Theo, Charlotte,...

Jan 25, 2023

It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Russell E. Johnson, of Morton Grove, born 1/4/1935 and passed away on 1/25/2023. He is survived by his wife Adrienne Johnson, his children Susan (Bill) Strand, Karl (Mary) Johnson and Linda Bader. Grand children Linnea (Max) Baldovin & Jimmy Bader. And great grandchild Massimo...

Jan 20, 2023

Susanne A. Baier, nee Koch, of Morton Grove, age 103 years; beloved wife of the late William; dear mother of Barbara (the late Richard Bravieri); loving grandmother of Kimberly and Natalie; cherished great grandmother of Michael (Abby), Tyler (Lisa), Jarrett (Tori) and Alek; adored great great grandmother of 6; fond sister of the late Loretta Czyzewski and Chester Koch....

Jan 19, 2023

Susan L. Rodriguez, 67, of Chicago, beloved daughter of the late Edmund and Mable; loving sister of Edmund, Robert, and the late Sandra, and Ron (Margo); dear aunt of Christopher (Christina) and Ryan (Kristen); fond great aunt of Jonathan and Julia. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Monday, January 23rd from 9:00 a.m....

Jan 16, 2023

Rosalie "Chris" Irpino, 85, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Anthony, Dominic, Jonathon, and the late Michael. Visitation at St. Mary of the Lake Church 4220 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60613 on Saturday, February 4th from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral mass at 2:00 p.m. Cremation private. In lieu of...

Jan 16, 2023

John R. Reifenberg, 70, of Wonder Lake formerly of Morton Grove; beloved father of John and Jennifer (Eric) Mau; loving grandfather of Jack, Maggie and Michael; former husband of Mary; dear brother of James (Polly), Janis (Bill) Gode; Joseph (Brenda) and Mary Pat (David) Walker. John was a graduate of St. Martha School and Niles West High School. A...

Dec 26, 2022

Kathleen Vlamis, nee Grear, 71, of Morton Grove, beloved mother of Paul (Tracy) and Rebecca (Joshua Westlund); loving grandmother of Theodore, Loukas, Elias, and Ariadne; dear sister of Dr. Michael (Susan) Grear, Mary (Jerry) Eichner, Philip (Marcia) Grear, Bill (Janice) Grear, Ellen (James Friedenbach) Grear, Janice (Steven) Korn, Stacia Lacek, and the late Paula Grear, and Joe (Linda) Grear....

Dec 21, 2022

Patricia C. Jascot of Des Plaines, beloved mother of Lynn Almeida and Lenny Jascot; loving grandmother of Tyler, Ryan and Jaymie; dear sister of Linda (the late Ron) Sorensen and the late Dorothy (the late John) Heinz, Betty (the late John Reifenberg, Jacky (the late Ken) Hoffman and Gerri (Marty) Christiansen. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....

Dec 15, 2022

Myra J. Mlynarczyk, of Niles, beloved mother of Monica (Bruno) Baruffi, Steve (Elizabeth) and Alexandra; loving grandmother of Cole, Ava, Elle, Bodhi and Stefan; dear sister of Ela Strak and the late Ala Dominowska. Visitation at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church 920 Granville Ave. Park Ridge, IL on Friday Dec. 23rd from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at...

Dec 8, 2022

June Grusin nee Morley, 85, passed away Thursday December 8, 2022. June was born June 3, 1937 to William and Elaine Morley nee Zbytowski in Alpena, Michigan, the oldest of eleven children. She attended Alpena High School and graduated from Montclair University in 1985.

June met her late husband of 32 years, Howard Grusin, in Upper Montclair,...

Dec 7, 2022

Theresa Heart, beloved wife of the late Irving; loving mother of James (Sharon), Mary (Glen) Biel, and the late Joseph (Duane); dear grandmother of Theresa (Sam) Haber; fond sister of Chris (Sharon) Bellina and Frank (Char) Bellina; cherished aunt of Kathleen Bellina, Joseph Bellina, Christine Rogers, Carol Romanowski, and Alan Bellina. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....

Dec 3, 2022

James "Jim" Charles Kelly, 62, of Lombard, beloved son of the late Charles and Martha; loving brother of Robin (Kathleen), Kimberly (Peter) Cardis, and Brian (Janet); fond uncle of John (Tina), Patrick (Kim), Thomas, Alex Cardis, Jacob, and Michael. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, March 11th from 10:30 a.m. until...

Dec 2, 2022

Rolando A. Ranola, 65, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Editha; loving father of Maria Roscel (Ralph Oliver) Cernero, Shierwin Ranola, and Tracy Ranola; dear grandfather of Fria Chloe Cernero; son of the late Francisco V. Ranola Sr. and Guillerma A. Ranola; fond brother of Francisco Ranola Jr., Ronaldo Ranola (Maria Luisa), Rodello Ranola (Angelina), Maribel Jardiniano (Ariel), Rowena...

Dec 2, 2022

Arlene Russell, 96, of Chicago, longtime member of St. Ignatius parish, beloved wife of the late Frank Sr.; loving mother of Pat (Don) Pierini, Tom (Christy), and Frank Jr. (Mary Kay); dear grandmother of 10; cherished great grandmother of 19; fond aunt of Colleen Mohyde and Kelly Mohyde. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL...