Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

Mar 21, 2021

Reynald J. Berube, 77, beloved son of the late Edouard and Rosalie Berube; loving father of Karim (Marie) and Amidoux; cherished grandfather of Sophia and Martin. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Saturday March 27th from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Michael J. Fox...

Mar 20, 2021

Nyla Isabella Vernon, suddenly, 11, of Glenview, beloved daughter of Mason and Joann; loving sister of Micah; cherished granddaughter of Michael and Marie Vernon and the late George and Mary Kochikaran; dear niece of Jeff Kochikaran and Samantha Vernon. Visitation at Glenview Community Church 1000 Elm St. Glenview, IL 60025 on Sunday, March 28th from 1:00 p.m. until time...

Mar 19, 2021

Ann Winandi, 92, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Matthias; dear mother of Evelyn (James) Wills; loving grandmother of Elli and Ethan Wills; fond sister of the late Margareta and Julia. Ann loved to cook, sew and taking care of her family. Due to current Covid conditions, a celebration of her life will be held at...

Mar 18, 2021

John Lauren, Jr., 71, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Marie; loving father of Michael. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Saturday, March 27th from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia 6300 N. Ridge Ave. Chicago, IL...

Mar 16, 2021

Robert N. Beers, Jr., 95, of Des Plaines, beloved husband of the late Marie, nee McCormick; loving father of Margie Beers (Mark Magnuson), Cathie (Mark) Bourland, Rob (Terry), Jane (Ron) Iverson, David (Eva), Dan (Dawn), Terry (Mark) Baker, and the late Patricia Wilson; dear grandfather of 23; cherished great grandfather of 21; fond brother of the late Eleanore Schultz,...

Mar 11, 2021

Theresa C. Clark, age 103, longtime SW side Chicago resident, beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Dennis (Rosemary) and the late James (Clara); loving grandmother of Allison Benedetti; cherished great grandmother of Jimmy and Lexie; fond sister of the late Ida Bulla, Helen Coleman, Louise Waldock and Rose Nawrocki. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. at Our...

Mar 5, 2021

Rose Keith, nee Helbling, 100, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Russell Keith and Bruce Marchant; loving mother of John (Judie) Brady and Joan (Bruce) Beveridge; dear grandmother of 9; cherished great grandmother of 21. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. until time of...

Mar 4, 2021

Nancy Fischer, 87, of Glenview, beloved wife of the late Clarence G.; loving mother of John, Donna (Nick) Hill, David, and the late Mickey and Allan; dear grandmother of 7. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500

Mar 1, 2021

Paul Basa (born September 24, 1963 and passed away March 1, 2021), beloved son of the late Kenneth and Felly Basa; devoted brother of Ray (Leny), Michael (Annabelle) and twin Andrew (Rhea); loving uncle of Elaine Joy (Andrew), Janelle, Daniel (Cecilia), Shira, Leah and Eva; friend to many musicians in the Chicago area and beyond. May he rest in...

Feb 26, 2021

Robert Darville, 82, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Mary; loving father of Edward (Heidi), Christine (Perry) Hansen, and the late Daniel and Jeffrey; dear grandfather of Alex and Anna Darville, Cassie Hansen, and the late Amber Darville. Due to the Covid pandemic, a memorial mass will be held in the future. (847) 965-2500

Feb 25, 2021

John F. Morath of Morton Grove, Illinois, passed away on February 25, 2021.

He was a loving husband to Patricia, nee Schallawitz; father to Carol Butcher, John Jr. and Julie Munnings; grandfather to Amy and Thomas Butcher and Robert W Munnings.

Dad was born in 1921 in Chicago He was the second of four sons...

Feb 25, 2021

Genevieve Ann Traube, 77, of Morton Grove passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Bella Terra Nursing Home, Morton Grove after a long battle with Parkinson's Dementia. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Gad Traube; loving mother of son Kurt Traube and daughter Linda (Brian Schwarz) Mantell; dear grandmother of Haley Hidalgo, Hunter Mantell, and...