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Juanita L. (Lapurga)  Tacmo

Juanita L. (Lapurga) Tacmo

Jun 5, 2021

Juanita L. Tacmo, 89, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Loreto R. Sr.; loving mother of Amelia T. (Samuel Sr.) Yabes, Loreto Jr. (Lita), Hernando (Rose Marie), Evangeline (Rex) Basalatan, Yolanda (Melanio) Calub, and Olivia; dear grandmother of Brian Yabes, Samuel (Melanie) Yabes Jr., Lester J. Tacmo, Darryl Tacmo, Lloyd Christian Tacmo, Alheyo Tacmo, Hernando Tacmo Jr.,...

York Haw Chwa

York Haw Chwa

Jun 1, 2021

York Haw Chwa, 69, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Fee; loving father of Jeffrey and Jennifer; dear brother of 9. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Sunday, June 6th from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 5:00 p.m. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500

Donna L. Tobias

Donna L. Tobias

May 26, 2021

Tobias, Donna L.

Donna Louise Tobias of Morton Grove, at rest May 26, 2021. She was the daughter of Arthur Anton Tobias and Dorothea Tobias also of Morton Grove. She graduated from Niles West High School and The University of Wisconsin – Superior. Donna was the longtime Engineer Registrar for the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern...

John Paul Trippi, Sr.

John Paul Trippi, Sr.

May 25, 2021

John Paul Trippi, Sr., 94, of Morton Grove, founder of Midwest Can Company and Container Specialties. John was a veteran who served in the U. S. Navy. Beloved husband of the late Priscilla; loving father of Alan, Kenny, Janet (Ralph) Johnson, Gail, Nancy (Jim) Glogovsky, and the late John Jr.; dear grandfather of Jimmy (Nikole), Danny, Gary (Melissa), Brian...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

May 19, 2021

Robert "Bob" Miller, 83, of Morton Grove, beloved father of Steve (Sandy) Miller and Sandy (Keith) Marks; loving grandfather of 5. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500

Connie (Cumbo)  Rigney

Connie (Cumbo) Rigney

May 16, 2021

Connie Rigney, nee Cumbo, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of James Stephen; loving mother of Jim (Cheryl), Dave, and Steve (Catherine); dear grandmother of Ray, Joey, Maximilian, Mary, and Sarah; fond sister of the late Lou (Barbara) and Thomas (Muriel). Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, May 21st at 9:30 a.m. to...

Gerald A. Arkus

Gerald A. Arkus

May 16, 2021

Gerald A. Arkus, 90, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Nancy, nee Paulin; loving father of Andrew, Judith (Mark) Cook, Daniel (Stephanie), James (Kathleen), and Christine (John) Bencivenga; dear grandfather of 10; fond brother of the late Monte (Dorothy) and Patricia (Bruce) Kommer. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, May 20th at...

Foster Michael Sayles

Foster Michael Sayles

May 8, 2021

Foster Michael "Mike" Sayles, 78, of Glenview, former longtime resident of Hanna City, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 8th at home in Glenview. Beloved husband of 53 years of the late Virginia "Ginger", nee Albin; loving father of Foster Michael (Odette) Sayles II and Penny (Mike Travlos) Sayles; dear grandfather and great grandfather of many; fond...

Lois Gerber

Lois Gerber

May 6, 2021

Lois Gerber, 80, of Chicago, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved sister of Linda Klinger and Fred Gerber. Service and interment private. Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army 5040 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60630. (847) 965-2500

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Angel Patino

Angel Patino

Apr 30, 2021

Angel Patino of Waukegan, beloved husband of Maria; dear father of Irma (Domas) Canchola, Efrain (Erlinda) Patino, Oralia (Carlos) Avila, Ana L. (Carmelo) Rojas, Juan (Sandra) Patino, Mario (Irelia) Patino, Maria (Deano) Chambers and Luis (Elizabeth) Patino; loving grandfather of 26; cherished great grandfather of 2. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Tuesday May 4th...

Harvey Walter Geiger

Harvey Walter Geiger

Apr 29, 2021

Harvey Walter Geiger, 90, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Mary; loving father of Ray (Colleen) and Michael (Basia); dear grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Michael, Patrick, and Ava. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 on Monday, May 3rd at 9:45 a.m. to St. Eugene Church 7958 W. Foster Ave. Chicago,...

Donald J. Koop

Donald J. Koop

Apr 28, 2021

It is with much love and deep sorrow that we mourn the loss of Donald J. Koop of Glenview, IL. Don passed peacefully at home on April 28, 2021 after a long illness and brave battle; he was 73. He was born on May 19, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Henry and Valeria, nee Makielski. Don was...

Joseph Di Franco

Joseph Di Franco

Apr 20, 2021

Joseph Di Franco, 92, of Park Ridge, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of the late Audrey Marie, nee Swikart; loving father of Stephen, Josephine (Alaa) Zakariya, Charles (Gwen), and Joseph (Maureen); dear grandfather of 9; fond brother of Angie Santangelo, Genevieve Novak, Paul, Sylvia Hoff, Charles, and the late Joseph and Salvatore. Funeral service Saturday, April 24th at 9:30...

Federico Bartolome

Federico Bartolome

Apr 17, 2021

Federico Bartolome, 102, of Evanston, born in Aparri Cagayan, Philippines, beloved husband of the late Apolonia; loving father of Ampy (the late Kenneth) Basa, Teresita (Fidel) Navata, and the late Cecilia (Rogelio) Rudas; dear grandfather of 10; proud great grandfather of 21. Visitation at St. Nicholas Catholic Church 806 Ridge Ave. Evanston, IL 60202 Wednesday, April 21st from 10:00...

Gerri (Sherman)  Christiansen

Gerri (Sherman) Christiansen

Apr 5, 2021

Gerri Christiansen, nee Sherman, 79, of Grayslake, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Martin; loving mother of Debra (Dan) Georgou, Jeff (Terri) Cousar, Donna Hozian, Patrick (Dawn) Cousar, and Brian (Danielle) Cousar; dear grandmother of Alyssa Hozian, Samantha Hozian, Jessica Cousar, Patrick Cousar Jr., Daniel Georgou, Brian Schuhrke and Jeffrey Schuhrke; cherished great grandmother of Kaylee Cousar; fond...

Edward T. Imhoff

Edward T. Imhoff

Apr 4, 2021

Edward T. Imhoff, 89, formerly of Morton Grove, former husband of Joan; loving father of Steve, Cindy Cordes, and Scott (Kim); dear grandfather of 9; proud great grandfather of 4; fond brother of the late Bernard. Services private. (847) 965-2500

Vincent Kopinski

Vincent Kopinski

Apr 4, 2021

Vincent Kopinski, 91, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Joan nee Boemmel; dear father of Cathy (Gil) Peters, Robert (Patricia), Diane (Larry) Paulausky and John (Carla); loving grandfather of Christina, Laura, Elizabeth, Emily and Holly; cherished great grandfather of Henry, Zoe, Paul and Lucas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Vince loved his family, musicals, all sports and...

Anthony J. Difiglio

Anthony J. Difiglio

Apr 1, 2021

Anthony J. Difiglio, 94, of Skokie, beloved husband of Anita, nee Zuccala; loving father of Tony (Graceanne), Sam (Andrea), and Anita (Paul Zint); dear grandfather of Tony Jr. (Nikki), Nicole, Amanda (Dustin) Cobretti, and Aaron Anthony (Vanencia); cherished great grandfather of 5; proud great great grandfather of 1; devoted son of the late Sam and Rose; fond brother of...

Joseph Buscemi

Joseph Buscemi

Mar 25, 2021

Joseph Buscemi, of Niles, survived by his wife Maria, daughter Carol, son Phil (Terri), son Frank (Tammie), grandchildren Nicole, Maria, Maddalena (Craig), Joey, Francesca, Joseph Anthony, and Sam. Loving brother to Rose (Frank) Montefalco, Frank (Barbara) and the late Sam (the late Marian) and many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Monday...

Ryan Paul Stanton

Ryan Paul Stanton

Mar 22, 2021

Ryan Paul Stanton, suddenly, 37, of Evanston, formerly of Park Ridge, beloved son of Tom and Jane; loving brother of Lauren. Services and interment private. Donations may be made to Trilogy Chicago or your local food pantry. (847) 965-2500

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