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Carola "Kelly" (Rinke) Neville
Dec 8, 2020
Carola "Kelly" Neville of Broomfield, CO, formerly of Morton Grove, IL; passed away surrounded by family at home after a sudden and swift battle with cancer. She was born in Montreal, Canada to Helene and Fredrick Rinke. Her family, including younger sister Sue, moved frequently due to their father's job. They lived in Montreal, Quebec, Toronto and Hamilton Ontario,...
Mary Lou (Terrill) Mainzer
Dec 8, 2020
Mary Lou Mainzer, nee Terrill, 94, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Bill; loving mother of Susan (Kate), Madeline, and Tricia "Patty" Mainzer-Milo; dear grandmother of Mackenzie Bowen and Zachary Milo; cherished great grandmother of Bobby and Ryan Bowen; fond sister of the late Pringle (June) Terrill. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton...
Marianna O. (Oehm) Broeker
Dec 6, 2020
Marianna O. Broeker, nee Oehm, 97, formerly of Morton Grove; beloved wife of the late Harry J.; loving mother of Christine (Ronald) Smith, Thomas (Jennifer), Joan (Dan) Moser and the late Steven; dear grandmother of Corina, Janna, Nick, Jennifer, Travis, Candace and Kyle; fond sister of the late Rosemary (the late Daniel) McNichols and Gregory (the late Mariellen) Oehm;...
Marianna O. (Oehm) Broeker
Dec 6, 2020
Marianna O. Broeker, nee Oehm, 97, formerly of Morton Grove; beloved wife of the late Harry J.; loving mother of Christine (Ronald) Smith, Thomas (Jennifer), Joan (Dan) Moser and the late Steven; dear grandmother of Corina, Janna, Nick, Jennifer, Travis, Candace and Kyle; fond sister of the late Rosemary (the late Daniel) McNichols and Gregory (the late Mariellen) Oehm;...
Helen M. (Jaracz) O'Brien
Dec 2, 2020
Helen M. O'Brien, 94, of Niles, beloved wife of the late Christopher; loving mother of Kathleen (Michael) Cozzi, Chris (Cheryl), John (Nancy), and the late Anthony; dear grandmother of Michael, Anthony (fiancee Beth Ostlie), and Nicholas Cozzi, and Shannon and Kelley O'Brien; fond sister of the late Lottie (Ted) and Edward (Norma) Jaracz; close friend to many, especially Lucy...
Gay V. (Dawson) Nowicki
Dec 1, 2020
Gay V. Nowicki, 73, beloved wife of the late James; dear mother of Robert Plurkowski, Tracie (fiance James Steinkopf) Plurkowski, James (Emily) Nowicki Jr. and the late Mark (Shawneen) Plurkowski; stepmother of Michelle Popeck and Michelle Heatley; loving grandmother of Ashley, Mercedez, Valerie, Kayla, Christopher, Murphy, Max and Molly; step grandmother of Mariah and Edwin; fond sister of the...
Thomas J. Speck
Nov 30, 2020
Thomas J. Speck of Glenview, beloved father of Michael (Janet) and Todd (Jess); loving grandfather of Jessica and Maria; dear brother of Janice Reeger and the late Marilyn Olsen. Family and friends will meet at Maryhill Cemetery office (8600 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL) on Friday December 4th at 1:00 p.m. for procession to the grave for a graveside...
Cheri L. Howe
Nov 30, 2020
Cheri L. Howe, of Morton Grove, beloved daughter of Carole and the late George; dear sister of Greg (Edwina); cherished aunt of Ben; loving cousin of many. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL on Saturday December 5th from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to...
Marlene Ann (Barranco) Schurr
Nov 28, 2020
Marlene Ann Schurr, nee, Barranco, beloved wife of James; loving mother of James, Daniel (Lynne), Scott, Brett (Angela), and Anna (Mike) Miller; dear grandmother of Anthony, Austin, Nathan, Samantha, Nicholas, Tyler, Payton, Julian, Cameron, Brandon, and Abigail; fond sister of John (Joan) Barranco and Bill (the late Patricia) Barranco. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove,...
David E. O'Connell
Nov 23, 2020
David E. O'Connell, 89, of Chicago, 37 year employee of Western Union, loving brother of the late James A. Jr. (Ann), Lucille (Joseph) Rooney, Robert (Kay), Elizabeth "Boo" (Bill) Brauer, and Richard; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500
Paula Lynn (Tooms) Metreyeon
Nov 21, 2020
Paula Lynn Metreyeon, beloved wife of the late Daniel L.; dear mother of Paul (Shannon), Daniel "Chris" (Margaret Ann) and Anjeanette "Angie" (Michael) Cianfrani; loving grandmother of Rowan, Julien "Jude" and Viola; fond sister of Jacqueline Trentlage, Randy (Elhan) Tooms and the late Eva Gail. Family service to be held privately. Interment in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on...
Don Pasier
Nov 14, 2020
Don Pasier, 78, of Park Ridge; coach, teacher and lover of Eagle River; beloved husband of Sylvia, nee Scarpelli; loving father of Nicole (Mike) Lohens and Emmy; dear grandfather of Pasier, George, and Alex Lohens; fond brother of Larry (Jan), and Linda; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews, and "Uncle Don" to many more; devoted brother in law...
Patricia A. (Baldwin) Edwards
Nov 13, 2020
Patricia A. Edwards, nee Baldwin, 81, of Glenview, formerly of Morton Grove, passed away on November 13, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Steven, Denise (Tom) Blue & Michael (Sara); proud Grandmother of ten; dear sister of Rosemary Huhnke & the late Don Baldwin; aunt to many nieces & nephews. Pat was born in Lake...
Clifford R. Schwartz
Nov 13, 2020
Clifford R Schwartz, born May 14th, 1935 in Racine Wisconsin, died November 13, 2020 at the age of 85 in Morton Grove, IL., where he had lived for over 60 years. He married Joyce M Lehman in 1961, who preceded him in death, in 2003. He is survived by his two children, Jim Schwartz (Linda Davis) and Donna (Ken...
Mary Elizabeth Mason
Nov 12, 2020
Mary E. Mason, at rest November 12, 2020 in Van Alstyne, TX; beloved wife of Everett; loving grandmother of Jesse (Kilian Barrios-Lopez) ;Â cherished great grandmother of Emma, Everett, and Benjamin Prince; beloved mother of the late Susan Prince. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Tuesday Nov. 17th from 10 a.m. until time of...
James A. Hoffman
Nov 12, 2020
James A. "Wims" Hoffman, 55. of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Lisa, nee Petrakis; loving father of Lucas, Taylor, Mackenzie, and Jake; fond brother of Barbara (Mickey) Swets, Connie Doll, Judy (Bruce) Dahm, Daniel (Valerie), David (Rose), and the late Susan; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL...
John J. Reifenberg
Oct 24, 2020
John J. "Bud" Reifenberg, 92, of Morton Grove, World War II Army veteran, beloved husband of the late Betty, nee Sherman; loving father of John, James (Polly), Janis (Bill) Gode, Joseph (Brenda), and Mary Pat (David) Walker; dear grandfather of 9, cherished great grandfather of 11; devoted great great grandfather of 2; fond brother of the late Joan Shaver....
Alexander M. Lafita
Oct 21, 2020
Alexander M. Lafita, 62 , of Morton Grove, formerly of Lincolnwood, beloved father of Nico; loving son of Manuel; fond brother of Victor. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (847) 965-2500
Lois V. (Klingberg) Hubbs
Oct 16, 2020
Lois V. Hubbs, 98, beloved wife of the late Raymond. visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove on Friday October 23rd from 10 a.m. until prayers at 11 a.m. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.
Randall C. Anderson Sr.
Oct 5, 2020
Randall C. Anderson Sr. of Skokie, beloved husband of the late Marion; dear father of Randall C. Jr. (Cynthia); loving grandfather of Christy (Sam) Bernstein and Ryan (Angela); cherished great grandfather of Aria, Keira, Caius, Aureilia and Augustus. Proud WW2 US Navy veteran who served on the USS Pennsylvania. Loyal Shriner and member of the Indian portion also a...
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