Obituary Listing

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....

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....