Cynthia (Dvorak) Boyle
Dec 28, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Boyle, nee Dvorak, 76 passed away unexpectedly at St. Agnes Hospital on December 28, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 20, 1949.
Cindy left behind a legacy of grace, kindness, and unwavering love. Born with a bright spirit and a gift for connecting with others, Cynthia was crowned...
Kay Frances (Huddleston) Choyinski
Dec 27, 2025
Kay Francis Choyinski, nee Huddleston, age 79, of Park Ridge, IL, passed away December 27, 2025. She was born November 4,1946 in Iowa and built a loving life surrounded by family, friends and community. Kay is survived by her loving husband, Russ Choyinski and her daughters Deborah (Todd) Emperado, Amanda Choyinski and Kathryn (Adrian) Diaz. Kay will be remembered...
Magdalena A. (Tan-Sinconiegue) Mowen
Dec 27, 2025
Magdalena A. Mowen, 82, of Morton Grove, born in Plaridel Misamis Occidental, Philippines, beloved wife of Matthew J. Mowen; loving mother of Jennifer (Eric) Miara and the late Matthew Mowen, Jr.; dear grandmother of Cooper and Arabella Miara; fond daughter, sister, and aunt to many. She was a dedicated employee of St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago for 33 years....
Josephine A. (Burkot) Koza
Dec 22, 2025
Josephine A. Koza, age 101 years, of Mundelein, formerly of Morton Grove; beloved wife of the late Walter; dear mother of Connie (the late Jim) Scanlon, Paul (Maureen) Koza, Claudia (Richard) Ovington and David Koza; loving grandmother of 10 and cherished great grandmother of 18. She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. A memorial visitation will...
Bob Strissel
Dec 22, 2025
Bob Strissel, 86, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Marlene; loving father of Dawn (the late Stuart) Abel, April Macias, and Stacy Rios; dear grandfather of Christopher and Brittany Abel, Anthony Macias, and Maya Rios; cherished great grandfather of Tyler, Dillan Jr., and Daisy; fond brother of Marlene, Chuckie (Jan), and the late Wally, JoAnn (Jim) Windt, and Lynn...
Margot Emma (Koch) Fortman
Dec 20, 2025
Margot Emma Fortman, nee Koch, a long time Morton Grove resident passed away on December 20th at Robin Way Assisted Living in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was 98 years old.
A memorial service will be held on Monday December 29th at Simkin's Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until...
Robert Ivar Nelson
Dec 19, 2025
We lost a good man on December 19th when Bob Ivar Nelson,74, of Morton Grove, left us after dealing with the scourge that is cancer for eleven years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Roberta "Bert", nee VandenBrook and his sons Christopher (Evie) of Villa Park IL and Cory (Tomoe) of Shioya, Japan, and precious grandson...
Theodore Arthur Cowen Iii
Dec 7, 2025
Theodore Arthur Cowen III "Ted", age 78, of Glenview, IL
Beloved husband of the late Lynn, nee Harvalis; Loving father of Todd (Laura) and Angelynn (Nicolas) Kitzerow; much loved grandfather of Emily and Ryan Cowen, and Sawyer, Catherine and Josephine Kitzerow.
Cherished son of Laurie Cowen and the late Theodore Cowen II; devoted brother of...
Lorraine Etheridge (Etheridge) Sorenson
Dec 7, 2025
Lorraine Etheridge Sorenson, 90, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Willard R. Sorenson; loving mother of Leslie Sorenson; cherished daughter of the late Walter and Lois Etheridge; dear sister of the late Marilyn (Tracey) Stern; fond aunt of Scott (Amy Noble) Stern. Cremation private. Memorials may be made to The Chicago Botanical Gardens 1000 Lake Cook Rd....
Richard Kluver
Nov 24, 2025
Richard "Dick" Kluver, 81, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Linda Kluver; loving brother of the late Robert Kluver; dear uncle of Robert (Maria Perez) Kluver Jr., John (Kayla) Kluver, and the late Kimberly Kluver; fond great uncle of Bobby Gonzales; cherished cousin of Doreen (Mark) Marose, Diane (Keith) Harbarcuk, and Debbie (Doug) Cummins; adored friend of Emily Dankewycz....
James B. Kennedy
Nov 21, 2025
James B. "Jimmy" Kennedy, 77, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved son of the late Connie and David Kennedy; loving brother of Joe (Janet) Kennedy, Linda (Romeo) Sora, and the late Bruce Kennedy; fond uncle of Allison Kennedy, Molly (Derek) Brown, Tom (Ashley) Sora, and David (Skyler) Sora. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053...
Lois E. (Lasher) Halinton
Nov 20, 2025
Lois E. Halinton, 92, of Park Ridge, formerly of Niles, beloved wife of the late Melvin Halinton; devoted companion for 38 years of Moe Ziskind and his children Jackie, Mark, and David; loving mother of Denise (former husband Pat) Sperindeo and Garry (Christine) Halinton; dear grandmother of Jennifer (Tony) Lange, Natalie (Nick) Santo, Anthony (Allison) Sperindeo, and Tatum (Jake)...
Mike J. Mcbreen
Nov 16, 2025
Mike McBreen, beloved husband of Teri, nee Miller; loving father of Kelly Hamilton; dear grandfather of Carter Hamilton; fond brother of Dennis (Maureen) McBreen. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Wednesday, November 19th from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500
Glenn R. Amato
Nov 12, 2025
Glenn R. Amato, 73, of Chicago, beloved son of the late Gertrude and Robert Amato; loving brother of Karen Amato, Gayle (the late Robert) Wagner, and the late Gary Amato; dear friend of Victoria Petrzilka. Family and friends will meet at St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 for a memorial mass on Saturday, November 29th...
Kevin Russell Navarro
Nov 5, 2025
Kevin Russell Loyola Navarro, 31, of Skokie, beloved son of Rodelio and Marivic; loving brother of Ronnell (Denise Renee) Santos, Jessie (Kaitlyn) Navarro, and Dianakatelyn L. Navarro. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Saturday, November 8th from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. Cremation private. Livestream...
Margaret J. (Patzke) Peterson
Nov 3, 2025
Margaret J. Peterson, 67, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of John; loving mother of Matthew (Jolene) Peterson, Andrew (Anna) Peterson, and Sonia (Brendan) Zimmer; dear grandmother of Hazel, Isaac, Owen, Stanley, and Daphne; fond sister of Susan Schabowski, and the late Frank Patzke and Tom Patzke. Cremation private with a celebration of life to be held in the near...
Linda Rae (Potashnick) Naka
Oct 19, 2025
Linda Rae Naka, 71, of Lincolnwood, beloved wife of Dennis; loving mother of Katie (Peter Maguire) and Chris (Aden); dear grandmother of Maeve and Dana; fond sister of the late Julie Potashnick.  Linda received a BS in Education from Barry College in Florida, a Masters in Education from DePaul University, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Early Childhood...
Steven L. Hall, Jr.
Oct 14, 2025
Steven L. Hall Jr., 49, of Chicasgo, beloved husband of Jennifer, nee Mikulecky; loving father of Brittany, Stephanie, Steven III, Jessica, and Megan; cherished Pop-Pop of Isabella and Mackenzee; dear son of Joyce and the late Steven Sr.; fond brother of Michael (Nicole) and Rose (Erik) Maddocks. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL...
Gerard Hillsman
Sep 28, 2025
Gerard "Gerry" Charles Hillsman of Glenview passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the age of 91.
Gerry was born to Otto and Frances Hillsman, raised in Rogers Park, and studied at St. Margaret Mary School and Loyola Academy before attending the University of Notre Dame as an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)...
Ricardo Rodriguez
Sep 9, 2025
Ricardo Rodriguez, 82, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved brother of Fernando Moreno, Esperanza (Ted) Putbress, and Leo (Yolanda) Moreno; loving uncle of Michael (Becky) Moreno, Debi Scheenstra, Brian (Andrea) Moreno, Lana Putbress, Kevin Putbress, Donaciano (Jacob) Moreno, and Alfredo Moreno. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Saturday, September 13th at 11:00...
