Gertrude Ellen (Williams) Sanchez
Jun 9, 2020
Gertrude Ellen Nelson Sanchez nee Williams, of Vernon Hills, beloved wife of Daniel Sanchez and the late Frederick Nelson; dear mother of Frederick (Sandra) Nelson, Robert (Nina) Nelson, Mary (John) Weiss, Patricia Ann Lystila, Michael (Susan) Nelson, James (Caroline) Nelson, John (Sue) Nelson and the late Ellen Marie Nelson; loving grandmother of 18; cherished great grandmother of 20; fond...
Nancy Rose (Kempf) Klein
Jun 4, 2020
Nancy Rose Klein of Wheeling, died peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved mother of Robin (Laurie), Donna (the late Ken) Schutz and Karen (Daniel) Craig; loving grandmother of Kevin, Amy, Jennifer, Steven (Michele), Jon, Christian, Cheyenne and Breanna; cherished great grandmother of Emalyn. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Sunday June 7th from 12...
Matthias J. Karleskey
May 29, 2020
Matthias "Matt" J. Karleskey, 92, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Hilda, nee Bonaguro; loving father of Lili and Martin (Claudia); dear grandfather of Brian, Chris (Sarah), and Joe; cherished great grandfather of Joshua; fond brother in law of Adeline (the late Joe) Becia and the honorable Judge Les (Mary Lou) Bonaguro; devoted uncle to six nieces and nephews. ...
Blanche Anna (Phillips) Grochocinski
May 29, 2020
Blanche A. Grochocinski, 97, of Stow, OH formerly of Lindenhurst, beloved wife of the late Edward and Donald Bouchard; dear mother of Denise Bouchard, stepmother of Mark (Cynthia) and the late David (Mary) Grochocinski; loving grandmother of Timothy, Jonathon, Geoffrey and Graham; devoted great grandmother of Emily, Parker, Preston, Aurora and Griffin; fond sister of Lorraine McDermott and the...
John Paul Schwab
May 27, 2020
John P. Schwab, 88, of Niles, beloved husband of Marianne; loving father of Joseph (Kristin) and Karen (fiancee James Colletti) Kall; dear grandfather of John, Marikay, Luke, Eileen, and Anna Schwab, and Joseph and Marie Kall; fond brother of Catherine Peters-Tilden, Joan (the late Erwin) Linkman, and the late Robert (the late Peg) Schwab. Due to the covid-19 pandemic,...
Judith A. (Pehannish) Anderson
May 27, 2020
Judith Hickman Anderson (nee Pahanish), age 101, beloved wife of Robert Burton Hickman (deceased); LeRoy Carl Anderson (deceased); loving mother to Daniel (Linda) Hickman, Kathleen (Michael) Reese (nee Hickman) (deceased) and Robert (Luanne) Hickman; loving grandmother to Jill (Ronald) Lauesen (nee Hickman), Andrew (Treasure) Hickman, Paul (Jennifer) Hickman, Sean (Idalia) Reese, Patrick (Kimberly) Reese, Ryan (Abbey Jean) Hickman, Benjamin...
Catherine J. (Schinagel) Wagner
May 26, 2020
Catherine (Kai) Jeanine Wagner passed away on the evening of May 26th at the age of 91. She was the mother of two, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of nine. She was born in 1928 in Chicago, IL, the last of four children. She married her childhood friend and love, Wolfgang Rudy Wagner, in August of 1948, who preceded...
Patricia (Smolinski) May
May 24, 2020
Patricia May, nee Smolinski, 86, formerly of Evanston, beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Scott (Kelly); dear grandmother of Meghan (Micah), Taylor (Kate), and Brooke; cherished great grandmother of Bailey; fond sister of Leonette Lindwall, John (Gail) Smolinski, Kathey Silppula, and the late Frances (Bill) Fitzgerald, George (the late Sandy) Smolinski, and Donald Smolinski. Services private....
Marcella "Sally" (Leider) Dickman
May 18, 2020
Marcella (Leider) Dickman, age 97 went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on May 18, 2020. She was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois to Susan and Frank Leider and attended Evanston Township High School. Sally married William(Bill) Dickman in 1943 and they resided in Morton Grove, Illinois for most of their lives together. Sally loved...
John P. Sfickas
May 14, 2020
John P. Sfickas, 65, beloved son of the late Gus and Helen; loving brother of Janie Sfickas and Paula Steil; dear uncle of Megan, Alexa, and Jim (Hana) Steil; fond great uncle of Lucille and Eloise Steil. Due to the covid 19 pandemic, service and interment private. (847) 965-2500
Marion L. Boemmel
May 13, 2020
Marion L. Boemmel, 89, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved sister of the late Matt (Carol), Jerome (Sherry), and Robert (Janis); loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Service and interment private. The family is grateful for the loving care Marion received at The Glenview Terrace Nursing Center. (847) 965-2500
Rosalie (Trini) Frake
May 10, 2020
Rosalie Frake, nee Trini, 91, of Wheeling, Gurnee, and Glenview, beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of George ( Anneliese Richardt), Rick (Donna), Mary (Mike) Crokin, John (Liz), Robert (Ann), and Randall (Mary); loving grandmother of Daniel, Kyle (Christina), Kerri (Brian) Van Rooy, Christopher Tincher, Matthew (Becky) Tincher, Kevin (Angie) Crokin, Lauren (Brian) Shanahan, Joseph (Tatiana), Jennie,...
Teodora M. (Konecki) Zaloga
May 8, 2020
Teodora M. Zaloga of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Chester; dear sister of Tadeusz Konecki and Waclawa Byczkowska; loving aunt of Magda (Charles) Galant and Elizabeth (David) Mayer; cherished great aunt of Alex, Billy and Mark Galant and Matthew and Daniel Mayer; dear Ciocia to family members in Poland. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....
Gloria (Rey) Falkovitz
May 7, 2020
Gloria Falkovitz nee Rey of Morton Grove, at rest May 7, 2020, a 94 year old victim of Covid 19. Beloved wife of the late Nelson; treasured mother of Lynn (Tim) Gallagher, Cathy (Dave) Whelan and Joe (Dawn); special grandmother of Kelly (Daryl) Hunzinger, Riley and the late Ryan Gallagher, Joseph (fiance Alexa)and Jake Falkovitz and Jamie (Jub) Moor;...
Barbara (Mellor) Steyer
May 2, 2020
Barbara Steyer, nee Mellor, 86, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Steve; loving mother of Catherine (Jim) Bieschke, Susie Steyer, and the late Phillip Steyer; dear grandmother of Andy (Sandra) Bieschke, Sean (Cindy) Bieschke, and Megan Bieschke; fond brother of Keith (Joyce) Mellor; cherished aunt of Sean Mellor and Karen (Paul) Hoskin; devoted great aunt of Olivia...
Jeff L. Niemiec
Apr 16, 2020
Jeff L. Niemiec, 73, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Barb; loving father of Paul (Kathryn) and Steve (Katie); proud grandfather of six; dear son of Leo and the late Marjorie; devoted uncle of Michael and Paul Fleisch. Jeff will always be remembered for his love of family, his generosity, and his amazing laugh. A memorial mass for him...
Robert E. St. John
Apr 14, 2020
Robert E. (Getowicz) St. John of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Dorothy; dear father of Robert (Laura) and Jamie Elizabeth (Jason) Collins; loving grandfather of Triston, Cameron and Kasia; fond brother of Bruce (Toshie) Getowicz and Sandra (Paul) Smith. Cherished uncle of many. Memorial Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Saturday, September...
Joyce T. (Gawrys) Burkart
Apr 13, 2020
Joyce T. Burkart of Glenview, beloved wife of the late William; dear mother of John (Marcia Szewczyk), Janet (Wayne) Schetter, James (Patricia Skiba), Jeanne (Emil) Borre, Jerald (Jody), Jeffery and Jennifer (Jason) Sharko; loving grandmother of 17; cherished great grandmother of 7; fond sister of the late Ronald (Carol Ann) Gawrys. Funeral service and interment at All Saints Cemetery...
Shirley Elizabeth (Rohrich) Mikulecky
Apr 9, 2020
Shirley Elizabeth Mikulecky, 84, of Niles, beloved wife of the late Herbert; loving mother of Mary Mikulecky, Christine Mikulecky, Debbie (Mark) Manno, Carol Mikulecky, Jennifer (Steven) Hall and John (Christie) Mikulecky; dear grandmother of Kevin, Kimberly, Brandon, Heather, Brittany, Stephanie, Steven, Jessica, Megan, Michael, Patrick, Kevin, and Adam; cherished great grandmother of Everly, Presley, Isabella, Mason, and Matthew; fond...
John Alexander Bobek
Apr 8, 2020
John Alexander Bobek, age 53 days, entered eternity on 8 April 2020. He was born prematurely on 15 February with a congenital heart defect. He survived heart surgery but succumbed to side effects, including kidney failure and infection. John was baptized into the Catholic community on 12 March and received a final anointing on 7 April. His passing was...
