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Robert Grabara

Robert Grabara

Jun 11, 2019

Robert Grabara, 48, formerly of Skokie, beloved son of Janina Szlachetko and the late Zygmunt; loving brother of Aneta (Bob) Greiner; dear uncle of Nicholas, Patrick, and Emily Greiner; fond cousin and friend to many. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, June 15that 10:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church Church 8523 Georgiana...

Mary Ellen (Tringali)  Grear

Mary Ellen (Tringali) Grear

Jun 8, 2019

Mary Ellen Grear, nee Tringali, 92, longtime resident of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Bill; loving mother of Michael (Susan), Mary (Jerry Eichner) Hutchison, Kathleen (the late Ron) Vlamis, Philip (Marcia), Billy (Janice), Ellen (James Friedendach) Grear, Janice (Steve) Korn, Stacia (Bill) Lacek, and the late Paula and Joseph (Linda); dear grandmother of 24; cherished great grandmother...

Estelle B. (Piotrowski)  Jankowski

Estelle B. (Piotrowski) Jankowski

Jun 2, 2019

Estelle B. Jankowski, nee Piotrowski, 98, formerly of Melrose Park, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, June 7th 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, June 6th from 5:00 p.m. to...

William H. Jacobson

William H. Jacobson

May 28, 2019

William H. Jacobson, 83, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Janet; loving father of the late Edward. Family and friends will meet at the office of memory Gardens Cemetery 2501 E. Euclid Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 on Friday, May 31st for a 10:00 a.m. graveside service. (847) 965-2500

Joyce M. (Finke)  Borre

Joyce M. (Finke) Borre

May 27, 2019

Joyce M. Borre, nee Finke, 80, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Donald L.; loving mother of Christine (Ken) Ugel, Ken (Karen), and Michael (Sonya); dear grand mother of Kenny, Courtney, Caity, Julie (Emily), Kevin, Megan, and Mandy; fond sister of Marilyn (Dan) Hogan. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday,...

Linda S. (Heize)  Stryszyk

Linda S. (Heize) Stryszyk

May 24, 2019

Linda S. Stryszyk, nee Heize, 76, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of John (Vanessa); dear grandmother of Hailey Marie. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500

Theresia (Boes)  Gottfert

Theresia (Boes) Gottfert

May 17, 2019

Theresia Gottfert, 88, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Helmut (Joyce), Helga (Daniel) Maciulewicz, and the late Heidi Blum; dear grandmother of Justin (Nicole) Tueffel, Carly Tueffel, and Amanda Maciulewicz; cherished great grandmother of Jacob Sands; fond sister of Stefan (Katharina) Boes. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton...

Thomas G. Bostetter

Thomas G. Bostetter

May 16, 2019

Thomas G. Bostetter, 75, of Morton Grove, loving father of Christopher (Katherine) and the late Sara Jane; beloved former husband of Shelley; cherished grandfather of Emily Jane and Michael. Visitation at Simkins funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove on Tuesday May 21st from 3 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. Cremation private.

Ruth Irene (Webb)  Klouthis

Ruth Irene (Webb) Klouthis

May 10, 2019

Ruth Irene Klouthis, 92, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Raymond Fletcher; loving mother of Jeanette (Ramiro) Martinez, Joyce (Sam) Chiovari, Joan Ceisel (George Petruzzello), John (Helen), Janice (Drew) Hutchinson, and Julie Castro (fiance Bill Brown); dear grandmother of 23; cherished great grandmother of 15. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053...

Edward C. Gross

Edward C. Gross

May 9, 2019

Edward C. Gross, 90, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Alice, nee Wysocki; loving father of Dr. Gary (Sabrina),  Dr. Mark (Christine), Scott (Kim), and Greg; dear grandfather of Dr. Steve (Amy), Dr. Kristin (Mike) Vercillo, Jacklyn, Michael, Evan, Joseph, Alayna, Genna Schaafsma, and Jake Schaafsma; cherished great grandfather of Briana, Kaelyn, and Lia Vercillo. Family and friends...

Sargon Robert Oraham

Sargon Robert Oraham

May 5, 2019

Sargon Robert Oraham of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Carol; dear father of James (Johanna), Kathy (Mark) Dionesotes, Mary Ellen (Stanley) Benjamin and Lori (Matt) Ortman; loving grandfather of 14; cherished great grandfather of 1; fond brother of the late Marion. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Thursday 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523...

Robert A. Cechner

Robert A. Cechner

May 3, 2019

Robert A. "Bob" Cechner, 92, of Chicago, loving brother of Richard W. (Maxine) and the late Frank "Bud"; dear uncle of Thomas, Richard, and Susan. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500

Rita R. (Ciszewski)  Kotlarz

Rita R. (Ciszewski) Kotlarz

May 3, 2019

Rita R. Kotlarz, 88, of Prospect Hts., formerly of Glenview, beloved wife of the late Alfred; loving mother of Diane (Robert) Kozul, Chris (DeAnn), and Carl (Maureen); dear grandmother of Zachary, Erika, Alex, and Andrea; fond sister of Ronald (Barbara) Ciszewski. Long time employee of Glenbrook South High School.  Visitation at St. Catherine Laboure Church 3535 Thornwood Ave. Glenview,...

Sarah M. (Coyle)  Delgado

Sarah M. (Coyle) Delgado

May 3, 2019

Sarah M. Delgado, nee Coyle, 62, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Victor; loving sister of Leslie (Gary) Lorenz, Laura (Charlie Parker) Coyle, William (Susan) Coyle, Minnie (Noel) Follrath, Mara (Joel) Hedland, Shaun (Linda) Coyle, Liza (Joel) Murray, and Chris Coyle. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Wednesday, May 8th from 3:00...

Daniel "D.B." Roberts

Daniel "D.B." Roberts

Apr 30, 2019

Daniel "D.B." Roberts, 63, of Evanston, beloved father of Michelle (Joe Mendez); loving grandfather of Maddon Mendez; cherished son of Barbara and the late Elmer; fond brother of Roy (Carol Lee), Lester, Cynthia, Mary (Michael) Roberts-Onaga, Tim. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Sunday, May 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Service...

George W. Cochran

George W. Cochran

Apr 24, 2019

George W. Cochran, 78, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Lucy; dear father of George Jr., Dianne and Robert; loving grandfather of Olivia. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Saturday April 27th 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery in Niles. Visitation Friday...

Leila M. (Scheldrup)  Ockerlund

Leila M. (Scheldrup) Ockerlund

Apr 22, 2019

Leila M. Ockerlund, 89, of Glenview, beloved wife of the late Frank G.; loving mother of Craig R. (Susan), Linda Williams, Robert N. (Sharon), and Loralee (Lynn) Carpenter; dear grandmother of John (Amy) Williams, Todd and Courtney Rose, and Kristin, Julie, Kasey, and Kyle Ockerlund; cherished great grandmother of Kaylin Williams; fond sister of the late Robert Scheldrup; devoted...

Edward P. Endre

Edward P. Endre

Apr 18, 2019

Edward P. Endre, 95, of Glenview, beloved husband of the late Phyllis and Jacqueline; dear father of Dean (Kathryn), Catherine (Thomas) Diltz and the late Lynne Marie; loving grandfather of Christina Christensen and Jennifer Diltz; devoted great grandfather of Michael; fond brother of Leroy (Sue) and the late Peter, Raymond, Delphine Birren and Adeline Weber. Proud Navy veteran of...

Sara Koz

Sara Koz

Apr 7, 2019

Sara M. Koz, age 89. Beloved wife for 67 years of the late Raymond.  Mother of Marie (Carl) Schnock, Richard (Inge), Michael (Debra), the late Mark (Patricia) and John (the late Holly) Koz. Grandmother of Christina (Bill) Myatt, Catherine Schnock, Stephanie, Anthony, and Brian Koz, great grandmother to Zachary and Anna, aunt to myriad nieces and nephews, and friend...

Paulette (Minx)  Conrad

Paulette (Minx) Conrad

Apr 7, 2019

Paulette Conrad, nee Minx, 86, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Joe; loving mother of Pat (Rich) Kropp and the late Mike; dear grandmother of Cathie (Rev. Steven) Geske, Jeremy Zurek, Joe Conrad, Josh Conrad, Michael Kropp, and Jim Lemke; cherished great grandmother of Hannah, Emily, Joshua, and Elijah. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster...

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