Obituary Listing

May 4, 2022

The world lost John "Jack" O'Donnell, Jr. (born July 5, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA) too soon on May 4th, 2022 (near Temecula, CA) in a tragic automobile accident. Jack was preceded in death by his loving parents Kathleen (nee Murphy) and Jack Sr., and aunts, uncles, and grandparents whose roots anchored him. He is survived by his remaining aunts,...

Apr 23, 2022

Milica Mijajlovic, 95, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Zdravko; dear mother of Zoran (Eda) Mijajlovic and Zora Veselinovic; loving grandmother of Goran (Kaytee) Veselinovic, Tanya (Angelo) Anastasiadis, Stevie (Sheena) Mijajlovic and Kristina (Dan) Raith; cherished great grandmother of Cristian, Marko, Ryan Luka and Isabella; fond sister of Ana Popovic and the late Milenko Dokovic, Zdravka Vasiljevic...

Apr 18, 2022

Jeanette I. Iwick Verch, nee Mandrake, 89, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Patrick Iwick and Edward Verch; loving mother of Michael (Ellen) Iwick, Laura (Tom) Kendler, David Iwick, Neal Verch, Gail (Brad) Pontius, and the late Wayne Iwick; dear grandmother of 6; cherished great grandmother of many; fond sister of the late...

Apr 17, 2022

Rosella M. Wahlburg, nee Erickson, born May 15, 1924, passed gracefully into the loving arms of God to be with her beloved Robert in Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Rosella "Rosie" and Bob were married for 63 years prior to his passing in 2011. Their years together not only brought joy to them and their...

Apr 16, 2022

Marie "Mary" Krause, nee Korynt, 100, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Richard (Carol) and John (Kathy); dear grandmother of Jeff Krause, Brian Krause, and Connie Stevens; cherished great grandmother of 6. She enjoyed travelling, reading, and playing cards. Services private. (847) 965-2500

Apr 15, 2022

James P. "Jim" Amundson, 75, of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of Kathy; loving father of Debby (Eric) DeVoe; dear grandfather of Tim (Jaime) DeVoe, Michael (Caitlin) DeVoe, and Eric (Ashley) DeVoe Jr.; cherished great grandfather of Delilah and Cole DeVoe. Proud retiree of Architectural Iron Workers Local 63. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....

Apr 4, 2022

Marilyn Zaslowsky, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Jack; dear mother of David (Susan) and Michael Zaslowsky; loving grandmother of Jamie; fond sister of the late William Levin and Gloria Cowles.Family and friends will meet on Wednesday April 6th at 11:45 a.m. at the office of Westlawn Cemetery 7801 W. Montrose Ave. Norridge, IL for procession to her...

Apr 1, 2022

Beverly Hudec completed her earthly journey on April 1st, in the company of her loving son, Michael, at his home in Brighton, Colorado. In her time here, she made the world a better place for everyone she met. She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and an aunt. She was born July 11, 1936, the second...

Apr 1, 2022

Debra L. Ridge of Bartlett, beloved wife of Greg; dear mother of Steve (Cassi) Siler and Nicole Siler; cherished grandmother of Jack, Georgia, Jeremy and Charly; fond sister of Kenneth "Corky" (Sahba) Spalla, Diane (Earl) Gardner, Danny (Betsy) Spalla, Linda Spalla and the late Barbara Spalla and Anthony "Butch" Spalla. Inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery will be held privately....

Mar 24, 2022

Alice Miller-Ciupke, 105, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Fred Miller and Paul Ciupke; loving mother of the late Paul (Judy) Miller; wonderful grandmother of Paula Miller, Brian Miller, and Jeff Moore; cherished great grandmother of Brookelyn Miller; fond sister of the late Arthur Rahnfeld; dear aunt to the Rahnfeld family. Visitaton at Simkins Funeral Home 6251...

Mar 24, 2022

Thomas P. "Leo" Boyle, 71, of Island Lake, beloved son of the late Edward and Lucille Boyle; loving brother of Mary (Bill) Sorensen and the late Michael Boyle and Patrick Boyle; uncle of Brittany, Derrek, Max, and Ryan Sorensen, Service and entombment private. (847) 965-2500

Mar 22, 2022

David Thomas Koss, 55, of Des Plaines, formerly of Streamwood, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Beloved son of Carol Koss-Englerth and the late Joseph Koss; loving stepson of the late John Hildebrandt; fond brother of Gregory (Christine) Koss and Timothy (Anita) Koss. Cremation private. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL...

Mar 11, 2022

Marilyn Lois Stern, 88, of Park Ridge, beloved wife of Tracy; loving mother of Scott (Amy Noble); dear sister of Lorraine Sorenson. Retired Skokie school teacher. Cremation private. A memorial service will be held at Orchard Evangelical Free Church in the future. (847) 965-2500

Feb 22, 2022

Stephen M. Kaferly, 70, of Wheeling, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved father of Michael (fiancee Nicole Frantilla) Kaferly and Jenna (Matthew) Cataldi; dear grandfather of Aedan Kaferly and Aurelia Cataldi; devoted son of the late James and Lorraine Kaferly; cherished life partner of Joanne Piel; fond brother of Jim Kaferly, Cary (Debbie) Kaferly, Tim (Debbie) Kaferly, and the late...

Feb 21, 2022

Doris K. Endo, 99 years old, beloved wife of the late Harry; dear mother of Alan (Nancy), Hisa (Ricardo) Garcia and the late Donna Ichikawa; loving grandmother of Erin Ichikawa, Michael Endo, Kevin Endo, Gia Ichikawa, Akemi Garcia and Kenshin Garcia, cherished great grandmother of Orion; fond sister of Shigeo Ito and the late Jerry, Kiyo and Hiroshi Ito,...

Feb 20, 2022

LaVerne A. DiSalvo, 104 years old, a lifelong resident of Morton Grove; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Allan; dear sister of the late Bernice Malcher and Earl, Roy and William Guenther; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Friday 3 to 7 p.m. Lying in...

Feb 16, 2022

Johanna Gebhart, 87, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Christine (the late Larry) Byrnes; dear grandmother pf Matt (Amy), Mark, and Michael Byrnes; cherished great grandmother of Jack and Nicole Byrnes; fond sister of Rosemarie Matheson and the late John Wich; devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home...

Feb 13, 2022

Mary Lou Erickson, 86, of Glenview,  beloved wife of the late Patrick J.; loving mother of Kathy (Michael) Byron; dear grandmother of Noelle, Joe, and Jessie Byron; fond sister of the late Rev. Donald Levernier. Family and friends will meet at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 1775 Grove St. Glenview, IL 60025 on Thursday, February 17th for a...

Feb 12, 2022

Elinor "Ellie" Hankin, 87, of Chicago, retired nurse for the Chicago Police Department, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of James (Kim) and Susan (Derek) Einersen; dear grandmother of Benjamin and Dana Einersen. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00...

Feb 9, 2022

William "Bill" Monty, Sr., 83, of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of Sandra; loving father of Bill Jr. (Andrea), Pamela (Josef) Matijevic, and Robert (Kathleen); dear grandfather of 6; fond brother of the late Larry (Elaine) Motykowski. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Monday, February 21st from 2:00 p.m. until...