Obituary Listing

Oct 30, 2021

Markar Adjemian, 53, at rest October 30, 2021; beloved son of the late Meguerditch and Ankine; loving brother of Maral (Vartkes) Panossian; cherished uncle of Talar Panossian; dear nephew of Mrs. Anahid Gernazian, Mrs. Rosine Aladjadjian and Mrs. Marie Kassardjian; and dear cousin of Talin (Robert) Artinian, Sevan (Lina) Derderian, Rita (Edwin) Sarrafian, Mary (Anthony) Mehrabian, Sylva (Michael) Jerkian,...

Oct 22, 2021

Violet Izzi, 95, formerly of the East side, beloved wife of the late Mariano; loving mother of Joyce (Elliott) Slutzky, Cary (Sharon), and the late Valerie (Mark) Terrell; dear grandmother of Kevin, Jennifer, Daniel, Stephany (Elliot), Sydney (Todd), Samantha (Josh), Zoe, Molly, and Nick; cherished great grandmother of 2. We would be remiss not to mention her dear friend...

Oct 20, 2021

Robert Donald Tranter, 95, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Mary Jo; loving father of Steven (Missy) and Sharon Ann (Timothy) Honaker; dear grandfather of Scott Tranter, Leanne (Don) Victorine, Brian (Mindy) Honaker, and Kevin (fiancee Caroline) Honaker;  cherished great grandfather of Finn and Nolan; fond brother of the late Raymond. Long term employee of Rust-Oleum, Assistant Vice...

Oct 20, 2021

Louise A. Wendel, 77, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Paul; dear mother of Christine (Kris) Majcen; loving grandmother of Evelina. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Oct 13, 2021

Patrick S. Owca, 52, of Morton Grove, formerly of Itasca, beloved son of Marie and the late Patrick J. Owca; loving brother of Nicole (Arthur) Szymski and Alan (Amber Richards) Owca; dear uncle of Matthew, Collin, and Shane Szymski, and Betty and Vivian Owca; proud owner of his dogs Simba and Mamacita. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251...

Oct 12, 2021

Frank M. Hutter, 66, of Niles; dear brother of Helen (the late Joseph) Herzog, John (Maritza) Hutter, Michael (Barbara) Hutter and the late Evelyn (Karl) Kuster, Katherine (the late John) Rettmueller and Dorothy Hutter; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Frank was a retired longtime employee of the Skokie Public Works Dept. and an avid outdoorsman. Funeral from...

Oct 10, 2021

William Charnota, 88, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Catherine; loving father of Kevin and Robert; dear grandfather of Michael, Emily, and Ralph; fond brother of the late John, Ann Zydowsky, Mary Battiste, Michael, Andrew, and Steven; cherished uncle and great uncle of many. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053...

Sep 25, 2021

John "Jack" Lochner, 79, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Patti, nee Bleser; loving father 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 grandfather of 28; fond brother of Dick (Carol); cherished stepson of Ruth. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster...

Sep 22, 2021

Lori J. Switzer of Evanston, dear mother of Anthony; loving daughter of the late Leah and Arthur Highland, Lori passed away at her home on Wednesday September 22nd at her home. A memorial service will be held in the future for her.

Sep 20, 2021

Elena (Atmosfera) Okon, born in Abra, Philippines and longtime resident of Morton Grove, IL; passed away on Sept. 20, 2021; preceded in eternal peace by her beloved husband Leonard P. Okon and her parents Eulalio and Gliceria (Aborje) Atmosfera; dear mother of Lisa (Dan) Lowndes, Michael Okon and David (Maria) Okon; loving grandmother of Lily, Max, Kayleigh and Landon;...

Sep 20, 2021

Rudy M. Ducanes, 78, beloved husband of Catherine; loving father of Ryan (Arlene), Carlo (Annalee), Rudyard Chuck (Andrea Garcia), Rachelle (Mark Nguyen); dear grandfather of Deacon, Micayla, Oliver, Olivia, Owen, Isaiah, and Emery. Family and friends will meet at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church 411 N. Wheeling Rd. Prospect Heights, IL 60070 on Saturday, September 25th for a funeral...

Sep 20, 2021

Dominga Tabuloc Aragones, 61, of Chicago, beloved wife of Genaro; loving mother of Geniely (Edwin) Labog; dear grandmother of Ely and Edie Labog; fond sister of Esperanza (Faustino) Tabilas and Gaudencia Nudo. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, September 25th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a service at 1:00 p.m....

Sep 12, 2021

Quint J. Matthys, 80, formerly of Glenview, beloved husband of Wendy, nee Daus; loving father of Quentin Jr. (Beth), Laura (Bruce) Christensen, and Blake (Kathleen); dear grandfather of Trent, Colleen, and Meghan Matthys, and Cole and Sean Braswell; fond brother of the late Cy (June). Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, September...

Sep 9, 2021

Catherine J. Thompson, formerly of Skokie, Illinois, peacefully went to be with her Lord. Loving mother of Deborah McWilliams and Jeff (Kathleen) Huber; beloved sister of the late Charles (Jane) Thompson; proud grandmother of Timothy (Karmin), Seann (Tracy) and Meghan McWilliams, Maggie (Adam) Reaves, Kerri and Christina Huber, and Michael and Bill (Kim) Durband; doting great-grandmother of Austin Sailor,...

Sep 9, 2021

Mary Ellen Pearson, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Victor; loving mother Scott and Steve (Lori). Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500

Sep 8, 2021

Lillian Yannell of Evanston, IL, formerly of Tewksbury, NJ passed away September 8th at the age of 93.

Born July 29, 1928, she grew up in Brooklyn, NY, graduated Erasmus High School, obtained her RN from The Brooklyn College of Nursing, and earned her BSN and master's degree in education from Columbia University. She was a First...

Sep 8, 2021

Valeria Sovcik, 89, of Lincoln, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Lou; loving mother of Valerie (Dan) Baker, Rick, and Patty (Bill) Burge; dear grandmother of Thomas (fiancee Alyce), Mack (Samantha), Julia, Joe, and Rebecca; fond sister of the late Gabriella (the late Art) McDougall and Jerry (Swanhild) Solchany. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster...

Sep 6, 2021

Delores D. Peterson, 83, formerly of Niles, beloved wife of the late Norman; loving mother of Martin (Alice) and Lori (Don Ulbert); dear grandmother of Eric; fond sister of Laura (Fred) Sweetland. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, September 16th at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, September 15th...

Sep 5, 2021

Lisa Marie Peabody, of Chicago, beloved mother of Luke Mejia and pseudomother of Jordyn Toia; loving daughter of John (Janet) Peabody and Donna (Phil) Williams; dear sister of Mercedes Bourgeois and Deb Jordan; fond niece of Janet Peabody, Jeff (Sheila) Peabody and Joel Peabody; cherished cousin and friend to many. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....

Aug 28, 2021

Victor Pearson, 85, of Morton Grove, retired Morton Grove Police Lieutenant after 37 years, beloved husband of Mary Ellen; loving father of Scott and Steve (Lori); fond brother of the late Richard. Services private. (847) 965-2500