Obituary Listing

Dec 18, 2021

Zenaida Alegre, 73, of, Skokie, beloved wife of Baraquiel, Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, December 23rd at 9:30 a.m. to St. Peter Catholic Church. Funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Cremation private. Visitation Wednesday, December 22nd from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (847) 965-2500

Dec 18, 2021

Patricia L. Alexander of Niles, beloved wife of David; dear mother of Amy (Scott) DiBasilio and Brian (Charleen) Alexander; loving grandmother of AJ, Alexis and Sienna DiBasilio and Mia and Emma Alexander; fond sister of the late Mary Ellen Raymondi. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral...

Dec 11, 2021

Hermes D. Miller, 90, formerly of Janesville, Wisconsin and Niles, Illinois, beloved husband of the late Jeannette and Joanne; loving father of Renetta (Gary) Dudzinski, Denise, Michael (Mary), and Ken (Karen); dear stepfather of Mark (Pat) Schuberg and Sherri Watson; cherished grandfather of 11; fond brother of Norbert, and the late Reginald, Virginia Hruby, Ray, Gerald, and James. Visitation...

Dec 9, 2021

Richard D. Zavala, 91, 0f Morton Grove, dear brother of Mary Anne (the late Hary) Caner and the late Ernest, Gilbert, Teddi Batjes, Stella Thornton, Louis and Ernestine Fazio; beloved uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00...

Dec 8, 2021

Dora Y. Hedlund, 76, of Morton Grove, beloved mother of Lee. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500

Dec 3, 2021

Robert H. Laufer, 95, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Katheryn; loving father of Robert Michael. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, December 10th at 10:00 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, December 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (847) 965-2500

Dec 2, 2021

Robert "Bob" Hurley Sr., beloved husband of Joan; devoted father of Cheryl (Don) Kutchinski, Robert Jr. (Kim), and Alan (Hope); loving grandpa of Alan, Jake, Conner, Colton, and Michelle; great grandpa to Caleb. Bob loved spending time with his family, and was always there to help and support them when needed. Bob worked many jobs in his life, and...

Dec 2, 2021

Jose "Chegue" Sanchez, 65, of Evanston, beloved husband of Juanita; loving father of Angelica (Marco) Montoya and Alejandra (Salvador) Santoyo; dear grandfather of Yesenia, Lorena, Eduardo, Marissa, Roberto, and Emiliano. Visiation at St. Mary's Catholic Church 1012 Lake St. Evanston, IL 60201 on Tuesday, December 7th from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment All...

Nov 30, 2021

Marian E. DiCicco, nee Nigrelli, 101, of Chicago, beloved wife of the late August; loving mother of Noreen (John) Ferentz; loving grandmother of Gina Ferentz and Jeremy Ferentz; cherished great grandmother of John, Kirsta, and Lucy; fond sister of the late Mary Haase and Philipine Koontz; devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251...

Nov 30, 2021

Fr. Francis Edward Anthony Luisi O.F.M., 75, of Chicago, beloved husband of Andrew Masterson; cousin of Cushman Anthony. Our beloved teddy bear children Snowee and T.P. will greatly miss their daddy. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, December 3rd at 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Visitation Thursday,...

Nov 26, 2021

Gabriel S. Berrafato Sr., age 93, of Morton Grove and Glenview, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on November 26, 2021. He was a beloved husband for 55 years to his late wife, Irene, nee Senini; loving father of Gabriel Jr. (Audrey), Michael (Julia), Ann (Paul Tobin), Matthew (Laura), Mark (Cristin), Christopher (Cynthia), and Andrew (Barbara); doting...

Nov 26, 2021

Anne F. Marrazzo, nee Foglton, 91, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Carlene (Jeff Treat) Renner and Cindy (William) Shiley; dear grandmother of Erik, Garrett, Wesley, Jeremy, Kallen, Devin, Lynette, Cordell, Gail, and Lance; cherished great grandmother of several; fond sister of the late Steve (Joann) Foglton. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home...

Nov 23, 2021

Brian L. "Brandi" Fickert, 80, of Morton Grove, beloved father of Dianne (the late Thomas) Buehler and David; dear grandfather of John (Emma) Buehler, Jessica (fiance' Bryan Neihengen) Buehler, Megan, and Matthew; cherished great grandfather of Bryce and Kaylee; fond brother of the late  Bruce and Ronald. Memorial service will be held in the future. (847) 965-2500

Nov 21, 2021

Barbara Martin, 94, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Andreas; dear mother of Werner, Christina (Joseph) Urbanowicz and Robert (Naomi); loving grandmother of Ursula, Kurt, Alec, Jack, Nicole, Bryan, Kelly, Andreas and Werner; cherished great grandmother of Natasha, Alexander and Isabella. Barbara had a great love of gardening and cooking. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster...

Nov 11, 2021

Nov 9, 2021

Steven Hehn, 73, of Des Plaines; Beloved Husband & Soulmate of Carol for 48+ years; Father of Jennifer, Joseph (Suzanne), (the late Jessica Marie) and Nicholas (Linda); Grandfather to Adorable Calvin, Godfather, Brother, Uncle Tease & Friend to many.

Here's the thing you've gotta understand about Steve; his dedication and adoration to his family, his craft, and...

Nov 9, 2021

Richard A. Jacobsen, 95, of Morton Grove, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2021. He was born in Chicago in 1926. He served in the Army during World War II where he was chosen to participate in the Manhattan Project. Richard was stationed at Bikini Island in the South Pacific. He graduated from Northwestern Univ. with a degree in...

Nov 5, 2021

Rita Mae Schey, 87, formerly of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Larry; loving mother of Pat (Suzette) and Tim (Sheryl); dear grandmother of Mike (Erin), Annie (Jon) De Kock, and Dakota; cherished great grandmother of Hendrix and Jackson; fond sister of Ed (Terry) Wasco. Visitation at Simkins Funeral home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Wednesday,...

Oct 31, 2021

John B. Slater, 100, of Morton Grove. A celebration of life may be held at a later date. (847) 965-2500

Oct 30, 2021

Dorothy Voss, of Elmhurst formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Jurgen; dear mother of Carolyn Melek, Peter (Sue) Voss and the late Donna (Bruce) Anderson; loving grandmother of Jennifer, Jason, Daniel, David, Kurt, Kirsten, Claire, Lauren and Ashley; cherished great grandmother of Levi, Noel, Penelope and Gavin Peter; fond sister of the late Richard "Dickie", Jeannette and Bob....