Obituary Listing

Feb 21, 2020

Michael J. "Mick" Kroll, 80, father of Lisa (Peter) Steinam and Michael V. (Margaret); grandfather of Carla (Harley) Siddall, Peter Steinam, Matthew Steinam, Sean Kroll, Jennifer Kroll, Danielle Strickler, and Tyler Kroll; beloved son of the late Michael V. and Wanda, nee Kubicz; great grandfather, uncle, and cousin of many; brother of Susan (Michael) Anderson and the late Rosalie...

Feb 20, 2020

On February 20, 2020, Madeleine Simon passed away peacefully in her home in Morton Grove at the age of 86. Madeleine was born in the small hamlet of Binsfeld, Luxembourg across town from her future husband Steve who would immigrate to America as a bachelor in 1954. In 1959, Madeleine joined Steve and the couple married that year. Madeleine...

Feb 17, 2020

Nels C. Larsen of Lincolnwood, beloved husband of Joan nee Bachrach, dear father of Michael (Anne), Kenneth (Becky) and Eric (Robbie); loving grandfather of 9; cherished great grandfather of 1. Proud member of Lincolnwood American Legion Post 1226. Service and inurnment were held privately.

Feb 2, 2020

Timothy W. Geist, 30, of Niles, suddenly passed away on February 2nd, beloved son of Steve and Amy, nee Krochmolny; loving brother of Steven and Joseph. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500

Feb 2, 2020

Mary M. Rakosky of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Mary Jo (Terry) LeBeau, Barbara Cavaliere, Beth (Howard) Meyer and Joseph (Kimberley); loving grandmother of Carrie (Steve) Gremer, Christopher (Tricia), Kaitlin (Jesse) Francis, Jonathon (Rea), Susie ( Alex), and Jennifer (Jorden) ; cherished great grandmother of Anneliese, Cameron, Howie, Colton, Hunter and Jerry. Special...

Jan 30, 2020

Stanley Skoczylas of Chicago, beloved husband of Janet nee Fisk; dear father of Erik (Angelica) and Darin (Lamia); loving grandfather of Adriana, Alexander and Derik; fond brother of Gary (Sue), Scott, Renee (Jim), and the late Linda (the late Bob) and the late Marcia. A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday Feb. 4th from 4 to 8 p.m. at...

Jan 26, 2020

Mary Agnes Healy, of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago (Bridgeport), born June 10, 1929, passed away January 26, 2020, former longtime employee of Allstate. Beloved daughter of the late Mary, nee Hobin and Richard J.: loving sister of Robert J. "Bob" (the late Eleanore) of Rolling Meadows and the late Richard J. (Raffaela), Rita M., Patricia M. and John...

Jan 23, 2020

Niki Liakopoulos; Loving mother of Samantha (Mark) Tassani and Frances Tiffany (friend Patrick Dolan); Cherished daughter of Fotini (nee Grivas) Liakopoulos; Dearest sister of Patricia (John) Harris; Caring aunt of Frank, Andrew and Paul Harris; Beloved niece, cousin and friend to many.

For those that knew Niki, she was a loving and caring mother to Samantha and...

Jan 14, 2020

Jessie W. Branham of Addison formerly of Berwyn, beloved husband of the late Doris and Lee; dear father of Anthony (Tamara), Robin (Jack) Bracken and Jessica (Thomas) McCarthy; loving grandfather of Christy Hendry, Derek Branham, Wayne Bracken, Zach McCarthy and Hailey McCarthy; cherished great grandfather of Nathan, Andrew and Julia Hendry; fond brother of Roger and Billy Branham, Debbie...

Jan 12, 2020

Hanni Younan, 93, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Renee (Costa) Dallis, Maurice (Diana), Rosette (the late Kenneth) Swanson, Helen (Matthew) Curtis, and the late Michael (Peggy); dear grandmother of 8; cherished great grandmother of 7. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Assyrian Church 901 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, IL 60025 on Tuesday, January 14th...

Jan 10, 2020

Mary Barbara LaLiberty, nee Deegan

May 1, 1936 – January 10, 2020

Born on Mayday to the late Walter and the late Madeleine (Cantwell) Deegan. Passed away after a valiant struggle with oral cancer. Dearly beloved wife of Dennis LaLiberty, Loving sister of Aileen Deegan; "Cousin Mary" to Bill Hickey (Sue), Bob Solis (Sallie), Tom...

Jan 6, 2020

Eleonore Schmidt, 85, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of George (Ann) and Linda (Ed) Kowalczyk; dear grandmother of Christopher, Kelly, Elisa (John) Herlihy, and Jonathan Kowalczyk; cherished great grandmother of Adriele, Samwise, and Ludo. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Friday, January 10th from 10:00 a.m. until...

Dec 31, 2019

Robert C. Hauck, 83, of Chicago, beloved husband of Linda; loving father of Greg and Jeff; dear grandfather of Jeffrey and Nicholas; cherished great grandfather of Emily; fond brother of Lois McNiel and the late Warren, Glenn, and James. Services and interment held privately at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. (847) 965-2500

Dec 30, 2019

William E. Burkart of Glenview, beloved husband of Joyce; dear father of John (Marcia Szewczyk), Janet (Wayne) Schetter, James (Patricia Skiba), Jeanne (Emil) Borre, Jerald (Jodee), Jeffery and Jennifer (Jason) Sharko; loving grandfather of 17; cherished great grandfather of 7; fond brother of Maryellen (the late James) Waldvogel. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Saturday...

Dec 27, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Lee Lee Kirong. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 24, 2019

Frank Ferrarese, 82, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Raffeala; loving father of Frank (Terri) Ferrarese and Lisa (Kurt) Meyer; cherished grandfather of Daniel (Kelsey) Meyer, Nick Ferrarese, Kristina Meyer and Michael Ferrarese; dear brother in law of Mickey and Frank Perez, fond brother of the late Roseanne Zelney. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove,...

Dec 22, 2019

Joan C. Williams, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Richard T. Williams; dear mother of Matthew, Brendan, Catherine (Brian) Lanucha, Ian (Karen), Marian (Sig) Froelich and the late Patrick (Sarah); loving grandmother of Lauren, Evan, Richard, Mary Elizabeth, Sade, Faye, William, Alexander, Wilhemina, Brigid and Caitlin; cherished great grandmother of Ava. Family and friends will gather at...

Dec 22, 2019

Nadine Marie Hanson, 52, of Wheeling, beloved mother of Eric Braman and Lauren Braman; loving daughter of Robert (Dolores) and the late Joan Hanson; dear sister of Robert (Victoria) Hanson and Thomas (Kimberly) Hanson. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Friday, December 27th at 10:00 a.m. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery....

Dec 19, 2019

Joan H. Dambrowski of Elk Grove Village, beloved wife of the late Walter; dear mother of Mark, Judith (Thomas) Peterson, Darlene and the late Lawrence; loving grandmother of Melanie, Samantha, Lauren and Charles; fond sister of Darlene (Richard) Neufeldt and the late James (the late Shirley) Jaroch. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL...

Dec 11, 2019

Laurel Fritzen, 45, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Joseph and loving mother of two. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday January 4, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL  60053. Cremation was held privately.