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Rick Rubin
Nov 6, 2018
Rick Rubin, 60, of Skokie, beloved husband of Cathie; loving father of Eric and Josh; cherished son of Natalie and the late Leonard; fond brother of Debbie (Dave) Seiller, Jeffery, and Robbie. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, November 9th from 5:00 p.m. until time of Memorial service at 7:00 p.m....
Donna Lee (Roos) Branham
Nov 5, 2018
Donna Lee Branham, 79, of Chicago, owner of Wrigleyville North Tavern for over 40 years. Beloved wife of Jessie; loving stepmother of Tony (Tamara), Jessica (Tom), and Robin (Jack) Bracken; dear sister of Edward Arthur Roos; devoted sister in law of Ann Roos; fond aunt of Jeff (Kathy) Roos, Scott (Colleen) Roos, and Chris (Laurie) Roos; cherished friend of...
Phyllis C. (Kleczewski) Weiss
Nov 4, 2018
Phyllis C. Weiss, 91, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of James (Marlene), Philip (Kathleen), and Thomas (Therese); dear grandmother of Bryan (Julie), Christopher (Amber), and Maximilian; cherished great grandmother of Jade and Savannah; fond sister of Rosie (the late Clyde) McKerlie and the late Marty (Bob) Barsky. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home...
Arthur A. Malinowski
Nov 2, 2018
Arthur A. Malinowski, of Morton Grove, died peacefully at the age of 89. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Helen Dombek. Art was born and raised in Bucktown. He attended St. Hedwig grammar school, and Weber High School, where he made life long friends. After serving in the US Army during the Korean Conflict,...
Molly (Maloy) Griffin
Oct 28, 2018
Molly Griffin, 85, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Edward J.; loving mother of Edward J. (Charlotte), Kathleen M., Thomas G. (Patrice), John F., and James P. (Laura); dear grandmother of 7. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, November 3rd at 9:00 a.m. to St. Isaac Jogues Church. Funeral mass at 9:30...
James Butler
Oct 27, 2018
James Butler of Morton Grove, Beloved husband of Maeve "Marjorie"; dear father of Barry, James (Nancy) and Neil (Cheryl); loving grandfather of Patrick, Brian, James, Liam, Grace and Jessica. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Friday November 2nd 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove; Mass 10 a.m. Interment Rosehill Cemetery....
Nicu Kantar
Oct 25, 2018
Nicu Kantar, 97, of Chicago, beloved husband of Mariana; loving father of Andre (Mihaela) and Sandra (Cornell) Petranu; dear grandfather of Colin (Lauren) Petranu and Kevin Petranu; cherished great grandfather of Layla. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500
Karena K. Prinzing
Oct 19, 2018
Karena K. Prinzing, 52, loving daughter of the late Raymond and Patricia; dear sister of Robert (Kelly); cherished aunt of Stephanie Willis; devoted great aunt of Esther. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Douglas Center 3445 Howard St....
Akhil Pallai
Oct 16, 2018
Dr. Akhil Pallai, 27, visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL . People will meet at Bohemian National Cemetery 5255 N. Pulaski Ave. Chicago, IL Saturday at 10 a.m. prior to cremation
Doris A. (Stroble) Harvey
Oct 15, 2018
Doris A. Harvey of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Daniel; dear mother of Pam (Russ) Broska and Karla (John) Carleo; stepmother of Daniel Jr. (Francine) and Roger; loving grandmother of Nick (Jeni) Broska, Andrea (Adam) Monroe, Geoffrey (Lisa) Harvey and Rebecca Harvey-Rutz; fond sister of the late Charles Stroble, Kathy DiSantis, Betty Johnson and Florence Bonga. Visitation...
Clifford John Seul
Oct 14, 2018
Clifford John Seul, 81, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Mary, nee Bailey; loving father of Michael, Jennifer, James, and Michelle (Bill) Wargo; dear grandfather of Michael and Autumn Wargo; fond brother of Kathy (James) Straka and Arlene (Alan) McGalliard. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, October 18th at 11:00 a.m. to...
Joyce F. Gatz
Sep 22, 2018
Joyce F. Gatz, 78, of Chicago, beloved mother of Ralph (Kathie); loving grandmother of Matthew and Tyler. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, September 29th from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Almost Home Foundation P.O. Box 308 Elk Grove...
Diane (Maypole) Sokniewicz
Sep 22, 2018
Diane Sokniewicz, 88, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Brian (Laura) and the late Bruce (Judy); dear grandmother of Kaitlyn and Sean. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, September 29th from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers,...
Jack F. Slevin
Sep 13, 2018
John F. "Jack" Slevin, 82, formerly of Park Ridge; beloved father of Laura (Daniel) Moriarty and John "Jack" Jr, (Melissa); loving grandfather of Timothy, Finn, Lucy, Luana and Lara; fond brother of Patrick (Jackie). Former Chairman and CEO of Comdisco, Rosemont, IL. Jack was the most generous and loyal friend to many. He enjoyed golfing, scuba diving and fine...
Reynaldo D. Castillo
Sep 2, 2018
Reynaldo D. Castillo, 68, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Virginia; loving father of Melba (John) Jung and Cicily (Alexander) Oliver; dear grandfather of Avery Q. Oliver and Alistair Rey Oliver. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet at St. Martha...
Dorothy M. (Haupt) Bacigalupo
Aug 27, 2018
Dorothy Haupt Bacigalupo, 98. Lifelong resident of Morton Grove. Loving mother of Ann and mother-in-law of Barb Connolly. Grandmother of Lisa Adelman and LORI Bacall. She was preceded in death by her son Joe and husband John, her parents Anna and Peter Haupt, her sister and best friend Marion Haupt Leider, brothers Shoey and Bob Haupt. Dottie had a...
Janet A (Piekarz) Poterek
Aug 21, 2018
Janet A. Poterek, 100, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Raymond; dear father of John and Thomas (Tamra); loving grandmother of Marya and Anna; fond sister of the late Felicia McClelland and Eugene Pickarz. Family and friends will meet at St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove Saturday at 9:30 am for Mass at 10 a.m....
Diane (Gambacorta) Brendza
Aug 18, 2018
Diane Ann Brendza, age 51, of Park Ridge, lost her courageous battle with cancer on August 18, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Rich; and extremely devoted mom of Matt, Chris, and Will; dear daughter of Italia and the late Gino Gambacorta and daughter in law of Michael and Carol Brendza; fond sister of...
Katharina (Gartner) Stumpf
Aug 14, 2018
Katharina Stumpf, 97, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Adam; loving mother of Kathy (Bill) Mohrdieck, Mary (Jim) Wagner, John (Christina), and Rick A. (Vicky); dear grandmother of 8; cherished great grandmother of 12. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, August 18th from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service...
Timothy S. Jerney
Aug 13, 2018
Timothy S. Jerney, 57, of Morton Grove, beloved son of Patricia and the late Wayne; loving brother of Douglas (Karrie), and Kathryn (Kenneth) Lichner. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500
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