Obituary Listing

Feb 8, 2022

Ben Gabriel, 85, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Mary Nepomuceno; loving father of Dwight John Gabriel, Mary Jane (the late Jeff) Grosch, Eilleen (Baldwin) Gabriel-Galan, and Beau Walter (Sherri) Gabriel; dear grandfather of Janine Grosch, Melanie (Chris) Wilson, Alison Grosch, Natalie Grosch, Lauren Galan, Gavin Galan, Tara Gabriel, Erika Gabriel, and Alexis Gabriel. Services private. (847) 965-2500

Jan 31, 2022

Patrick J. Glenn, 51, of Morton Grove, beloved father of Murphy and Lucille; life partner of Christine Blankenheim; loving son of Mary Lou and the late Robert; fond brother of Robert and K.C. (Marlen); dear uncle of River and Reyna. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Sunday, February 6th from 2:00 p.m....

Jan 30, 2022

Willard Sorenson, of Morton Grove, passed away at Glenview Terrace Nursing Center on Sunday, January 30, 1922 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He was 87 years old. A former golfer, engineer, and supporter of his church, he will be greatly missed. Services are pending. (847) 965-2500

Jan 30, 2022

Richard "Spider" Bravieri, 88, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Barbara Austin Bravieri; loving father of the late Brandy; dear grandfather of Tiffany (Rocky) Fourkas, Kimberly Austin, Natalie Austin, Michael (Abby) Austin, Tyler (Lisa) Austin, Jarrett (Tori) Austin, and Alek Austin; fond brother of Junior (Cindy), Linda (the late Bob) Bonifico, and Joseph. Due to the covid pandemic, a...

Jan 30, 2022

Raymond L. Gardner, 72, of Morton Grove passed away suddenly. He was preceeded in death by his beloved wife Patricia; He is survived by his brother Glenn and sister Dawn. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove on Friday Feb. 4th from 3 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. He will be buried in...

Jan 30, 2022

Justin Macholl, 34, a long-time Morton Grove resident passed away unexpectedly on January 30th. He bravely faced the lifelong challenges of Autism, and brought joy to many with his smile and fun loving nature. He is survived by his mother, Marie Zelek, father, Jack Macholl (Mary E. Rooney), and sister, Julia (Daniel O'Hara). Funeral services will be private, arranged...

Jan 26, 2022

Charlotte M. Henry of Burr Ridge formerly of Morton Grove, at rest January 26th, beloved mother of Jeffrey (Valerie) Adams; loving grandmother of  Megan (Steve) Folkerts and Keith (Cortney) Adams; cherished great grandmother of Olivia and Isabel Adams; dear sister of Fr. Lawrence Henry C.S.C. and the late James (Patricia), Patrick (Eileen) and Mary Henry. She was a former...

Jan 23, 2022

Lorraine D. Coulter, 97, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Warren; loving mother of Marilyn (Al) Heinrich and Keith Coulter; dear grandmother of Kim (Tony) Stegich; cherished great grandmother of Tyler, Emily (fiance' Matt Lyons), and Allan Stegich; fond sister of the late Bud (Barbara) Carney. Services and interment private, with a celebration of life to be...

Jan 17, 2022

Marie Therese Gauer, 88, of Morton Grove, beloved sister of Paul (Sandy), and the late Joseph Jr. (Rita Marie), Francis (Joan and Barbara), and Ralph (Mary); loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. A memorial mass and celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 20th at St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, IL...

Jan 15, 2022

Mary A. Harrer, 73, of Wheeling formerly of Morton Grove, beloved daughter of the late Lambert and Florence; dear sister of Richard (Rebecca), William (Linda), Georgianne (the late James) Barr and the late Donald (Carolyn); loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date.

Jan 11, 2022

Susie Kimura, 97, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Tad; loving mother of Stanley (Maureen), Teresa, and Spencer (Heather); dear grandmother of Amy Bye, Shaun, Chris, Beth Ann (Sarah Wilson), Ryan (Allison), and Tiffanie (Brendon) Pontow; cherished great grandmother of Lucy, Calvin, and Cameron. Due to the covid pandemic, services at this time are private, but a...

Jan 9, 2022

Alice M. Rupkey

November 3, 1935 ~ January 9, 2022

Alice loved and enjoyed all of her family, and friends.

She especially enjoyed visiting her children and grandchildren traveling by train or plane, and did so until she was 82 yrs. old.

Stories of talking with strangers and finding the good...

Jan 4, 2022

July 23, 1940 - January 4, 2022

Kevin Cogan, loving husband of Maureen (nee Smith) for 52 years, adored father of Kevin (Corrie), Peter and Katie, and much-loved grandpa of Emma, Abby and Lily. Beloved brother of five siblings: Edward (Beth) deceased, Jack (Joanne) deceased, Patricia, Lynn Curran (Greg) and Ann Thvedt. He was fond brother-in-law of...

Jan 1, 2022

Robert "Bobby" DeCorrevont, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022. Bobby was born on June 25, 1947 to William "Bill" and Dorothy nee Lagorio; He is survived by his wife and best friend Catherine Garcia; stepbrother James; and cousins John, Jim and Tom DeCorrevont along with many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in...

Dec 30, 2021

Patti Lochner, nee Bleser, 78, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Jack; loving mother of John (Valerie), Mike, Joe (Lisa), Kevin (Karyn), Kelli (Dan) Murphy, Heidi (Brad) Wildi, Rick (Krissy), AnneMarie (Charlie) VanderPloeg, Danny (Laura), and Jimmy (Betsy); dear grandmother of 28; fond sister of Joe (Kathy) Bleser and the late Dick (Jan) Bleser. Funeral from Simkins...

Dec 29, 2021

Ken Johnston, 88, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Mary Ann, nee Behre; loving father of Nancy, Steven (Hollie), Michael (Lucy), and Joseph (Diana); dear grandfather of Alexis (Franco), Brandon, Jason, Dana, and Michael; cherished great grandfather of Colton; fond brother of Ralph (Debbie), Mary Ann Danielson, and the late Donald (Karan). Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home...

Dec 28, 2021

Allen Knoblauch of Park Ridge for 41 years, passed away suddenly on Dec. 28, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Jamie for 46 years; one of a kind father of Andrew (Olivia) and Emily (Michael) Kang; loving papa of Jasmin and Kai; cherished son in law of Bev Lay and the late Erwin Engerman; honored brother in law...

Dec 27, 2021

Joseph Schwager, 90, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Rosina; dearest father of Maria (Richard) Toth and Robert (Laura) Schwager; loving Opa of Elise, Ali, Kierstin, Evelyn, Adam, and Daniel. Visitation at St. John Brebeuf Church 8307 N. Harlem Ave. Niles, IL 60714 Friday, December 31st from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill...

Dec 25, 2021

Mauro B. Gonzales of Glenview, beloved husband of Norma; dear father of Lisa (Dragan) Cvetkovic, Steven (Claudia) Gonzales and Tania (George) Iliopoulos; loving grandfather of Vanessa (Tom) Ochonicki, Steven (Michelle) Gonzales, Samantha (Seth) Schroeder, Brittney Keegan, Katie Gonzales, Lynsey (Christopher) Eakins, Haley Gonzales and Evan Gonzales; cherished great grandfather of Alexis. Layla, Danny, Theodore, Charlie, Claire, Spencer, Cooper, Sophia,...

Dec 23, 2021

Edward S. Guziec, 96, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Rosalie; dear father of Gary (Marla) and Linda (Joseph) Tedesco; loving grandfather of Douglas (Maureen), Marissa {David) Kinsey, Kyle (Ashley), Nicholas, Stephanie (Alex) Braun and Natalie (fiance Andrew Schad); cherished great grandfather of Danny, Maggie, Maeve, Connor, McKenna, Evelyn, Delaney, Addison, Connor and Olivia. Visitation at Mary...