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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...

Dolores K. (Trentadue)  Baldassano

Dolores K. (Trentadue) Baldassano

Apr 4, 2019

Dolores K. Baldassano of Glenview, beloved wife of the late Louis; dear mother of Anthony (Kate), Joseph and Ralph (Erin); loving grandmother of Isabella, Joseph, Sophia, Nicholas, Mia, Ava and William; fond sister of Ralph (Phyllis) Trentadue and Joan (Luke) Pavone, Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Sunday from 3 p.m. until time of service...

Maxine (Kleinfelder)  Ramseyer

Maxine (Kleinfelder) Ramseyer

Apr 2, 2019

Maxine Ramseyer, 86, of Morton Grove, former teacher at Park View grade school, and organist and choirmaster at The Morton Grove Community Church, beloved wife of the late Rev. Conway; loving mother of Stephen (Elizabeth), Bruce (Lisa), Calvin, and the late Cameron; dear grandmother of 11. Funeral service at The Morton Grove Community Church 8944 Austin Ave. Morton Grove,...

Virginia J. Tchon

Virginia J. Tchon

Apr 1, 2019

Virginia J. Tchon, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Loving daughter of Joseph and Catherine, nee Sosnowski; dearest sister of Richard (the late Maryanna), Cecelia (the late Carl) Kestler, Mary Ann (Henry) Miyashiro, Wallace, and the late Irvin, Lorraine (Frank) Sowa, and Joseph (Rosalyn); dearest friend of Arthur Szydlowski; fond aunt of Frank (Gail), Robert (Julie), Lauritta (the...

Alfred C. Kotlarz

Alfred C. Kotlarz

Apr 1, 2019

Al Kotlarz of Prospect Hts., beloved husband of Rita; dear father of Diane (Robert) Kozul, Chris (DeAnn) and Carl (Maureen); loving grandfather of Zachary, Erika, Alex and Andrea; fond brother of the late Henrietta Kankolenski and Theresa Dragowski. Proud 23 year veteran of US Navy, PGK of Dussman Council K of Cs, retired HR Director of Masonite/International Paper and...

Betty Lou (Greene)  Dominski

Betty Lou (Greene) Dominski

Mar 26, 2019

Betty Lou Dominski, nee Greene, 87, of Glenview, formerly of Windsor Locks, CT, beloved wife of the late Matthew Sr.; loving mother of Matt (Lolly) and Peter; dear grandmother of Matthew III, Melanie (Jasmin) Jakupovic, Emily (Matthew Wiegel), and Michael; cherished great grandmother of Hailey Jakupovic; fond sister of the late Lorraine Haigh, James Greene, Irma Hare, Daniel Greene,...

Thurston R. Kohler

Thurston R. Kohler

Mar 24, 2019

Thurston R. Kohler, 57, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Kristy Bergslien; loving father of Melanie and Thurston William; dear brother of Bonny Kohler Baker; cherished son of the late Robert and Mary; devoted uncle of Laura and Erik Baker and Rebecca, Rachel, Max, Sam, Charlie, Jennifer, Jessica, Korey, Anna, Emily, Mallory, Maggie and Myles; valued and true friend...

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