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Francis R. Gauer
Sep 11, 2020
Francis R. Gauer, 92, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Barbara McDonough and the late Joan; loving father of Jeanette (Michael) DeMartino, James, Mary Kay (Chris) Mallen, Tim (Maria), and the late John (Linda); dear stepfather of Mary (Randy) Johnson, Nancy (Dave) Huber, Peg (Glenn) Siegele, Bob McDonough, and Molly (Tim) Simmermon; cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many;...
Geraldine (Carlson) Scott
Sep 9, 2020
Geraldine "Gerri" Scott of Arlington Heights, formerly of Glenview, beloved wife of Donald; dear mother of Julie, Cathy (Charles) Sheehan and Chip (Sheri); loving grandmother of Matthew, Erich, Brendan, Jenna, James, Buddy, Michael, Kelly, Kyle and Abby; cherished great grandmother of Frankie Mae and Winter; fond sister of the late Marge Gilbert and Irv Karsten. Service and interment held...
Kathleen (Martens) Meason
Sep 4, 2020
Kathleen Meason, 87, formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Peggy (Glenn) Plocharski, Jean Biancalana, Bob, and the late Jim (Sue Ann) and Cathy; dear grandmother of 9; cherished great grandmother of 4; fond sister of Michael (Sue) Martens and the late Robert Martens, Jack Martens, Larry (Bini) Martens, and Mary Martens. Memorial service...
Charles Bachner
Aug 17, 2020
Charles Bachner, 62, of Morton Grove, at rest at home on August 17th. Dear partner of Jeffrey Flynn. Cremation held privately.
Clement "Jim" Haberkorn
Aug 17, 2020
Clement "Jim" Haberkorn, Jr., 81, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Carol, nee Schreyer; loving father of David (Ellen) and Mike (Joann Borgert); dear grandfather of Andrew, Anthony, Hayley, William, and Elizabeth; fond brother of Eleanor Schreyer, Janice Pietschmann, Patricia Shilvock, and the late Ronald and Michael. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove,...
Patrick J. Foy
Aug 16, 2020
Patrick J. Foy, 75, of Niles, beloved father of Janine (Peter) Witko; loving grandfather of Sheridan and Delaney Witko; dear brother of Peter (Terry), Mary (Martin) Doherty, John, and the late Michael (Linda). Funeral mass at Queen of All Saints Basilica 6280 N. Sauganash Ave. Chicago, IL 60646 on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In...
Pauline (Schuettler) Fix
Aug 13, 2020
Pauline Fix, age 91, born in Engelsberg, Galicia. Youngest daughter of the late Jakob and Angela; beloved wife for 44 years to the late Hans Fix; cherished mother of Trudy (Gary) Bartl and Harold Fix (Alan Kaminski); loving "Omi" of Dan Bartl (Liz Zimmerman), Nicole (Alberto) Michel and Natalie (Juan) Rodriguez;Â great grandmother of Lola, Camden, Vivian, Lane, Elle...
Michael J. Krause
Aug 12, 2020
Michael John Krause, 59, of Mount Prospect, beloved husband of Bridget, nee Gillespie; loving brother of Pam Earhardt, Patricia (Carl) Nelli, Lisa (Eddie) Radke, Kathleen (Craig) Pettit, Jimmy (Janine) Faille, and the late Douglas Faille; dear cousin of Marcus Gallagher; cherished uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053...
Timothy J.E. Brunning
Aug 9, 2020
Timothy J.E. "T.J." Brunning, 26, passed away suddenly, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved son of Tim (Kelly) and the late Shannon, nee Rudolph; loving grandson of the late Marie and Vernon Brunning, and Diane and the late Gordon Rudolph; dear companion of Mandy Edwards. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Thursday,...
Carol E. (English) Natali
Aug 8, 2020
Carol E. Natali, nee English, 61, of Skokie, beloved wife of Luigi; loving mother of Giovanni and Angelo; dear sister of Robert (the late Candace) English, Michael (Kimberly) English, Susan (Americo) Parrini, Thomas (Melissa) English, and Joseph English; devoted aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL...
Jules Marzec
Aug 5, 2020
Jules Marzec, 99, of Niles, at rest August 5th. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy; dear father of Carol, Sue Baker and the late John; loving grandfather of David and Alyssa Baker and Marie (Daniel) Miller; cherished great grandfather of Wesley; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud WW2 Navy Veteran and longtime employee of State of Illinois...
Phillip J. Koser
Jul 27, 2020
Phillip J. Koser, 85, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Judy; loving father of Jamie (Mariano) Koser Arena; cherished grandfather of Mariano III and Daniel; dear brother of Randolph (Linda) Koser; fond brother in law of Daniel (Mary) Sutherland; proud uncle of Gregg, Daniel and Rod Koser and Joshua Sutherland. A memorial visitation will be planned at...
Bernard E. Brady
Jul 24, 2020
Bernard E. Brady, 84, of Morton Grove, retired Fire Chief of the Morton Grove Fire Department, beloved husband of Arlene; loving father of Steve (Julie), Bernie, and Shelly (Steve) Helton; Dear grandfather of Katie (Anthony) Ledwon, Sarah Helton, Chris Helton, and Nick and Zack Brady; cherished great grandfather of Alex and Bradley Ledwon; fond brother of Ruthie Schott, Ellie...
Elizabeth (Linde) Sandowski
Jul 21, 2020
Elizabeth Sandowski, nee Linde, 79, of Chicago, beloved mother of Chris, Nick (Gina), and Lisa Peiser; loving grandmother of Samantha, Nicholas, and Jake and Will Peiser; former wife of Eugene. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, August 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 12:00 noon. In lieu...
Jim Thomas
Jul 19, 2020
Jim Thomas, beloved companion of Linda Piscitello; loving brother of Bill (Silvana); dear uncle of Melissa (Michael) Lupo and Christene (Wes) Triebold; cherished great uncle of Michael, Lea, Brandon, and Kylie. Visitation at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 7373 N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL 60714 on Monday, July 27th from10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m....
Michael D. Battaglini
Jul 17, 2020
Michael D. Battaglini, 77, of Chicago, beloved husband of Rosaria "Ro", nee DeFranco; loving father of Nancy (Dylan) Farmer, Joe (Robyn), and Dina (Joe) LaFramboise; dear grandfather of Colin and Abbey Farmer, Michael and Dominick Battaglini, and Josette, Tesse, John, and Luke LaFramboise; fond brother of the late Robert. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove,...
William R. Hagedorn
Jul 15, 2020
William R. Hagedorn, 84, of Morton Grove, at rest July 15th. Beloved husband of Jane; dear father of Lewis (Cortney); fond brother of the late Robert (the late Marlene) Hagedorn. Services and cremation held privately.
Nick G. Demas
Jul 14, 2020
Nick G. Demas, 89, of Morton Grove, at rest peacefully in his home with his family on July 14th. He was a hard-working man, a good friend to many, loving husband to Marie for 48 years; loving father to Eric, Christine (David) Demas-Hall and Beth; dear Papa to Vanessa, Courtney, Ryan and Lilyana; cherished Great Papa to Alicia. Nick's...
Donald E. Cronberg
Jul 1, 2020
Donald E. Cronberg of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Lorraine; dear father of Jill Schwuchow and Gae Alilunas; loving grandfather of John (Vasiliki) Frake, Sarah (Mike Bart) Schuchow, Amy Bassi and Peter Alilunas; cherished great grandfather of 6. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at...
Robert W. Gerstner
Jun 29, 2020
Robert W. Gerstner of Glenview, beloved husband of Betty; dear father of Chuck (Maribel) and Bill; loving grandfather of Kyle (Laura) and Keith (Sonia); cherished great grandfather of Hailey, Annabelle and Caroline. Professor Emeritus of University of Illinois Chicago. At his request, no services will be held.
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