Obituary Listing

Jun 24, 2018

Gilda T. Schmiegelt, nee Ernst, 83, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Fritz; loving mother of Ronald, David (Cynthia), and Susan (Ken) Sarvady; dear grandmother of Wayne, William, Steven, Jacob, Nicholas, Kayla, and Tyler; fond sister of the late John (Gerry) Ernst, Elmer (Marion) Ernst, and Erna (Paul) Bartsch. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster...

Jun 16, 2018

Zorayda Yanga Maghirang, 66 of Evanston Illinois, passed away suddenly at her home in Evanston Saturday June 16, 2018. Born May 2, 1952 in Sab Pablo City, the Philippines, she emigrated to come first to Skokie Illinois and then settled in Evanston shortly thereafter. Beloved wife of Honesto Rivera Maghirang. Mother of five, including daughter Girlie (Donald) Dichoso of...

Jun 12, 2018

Edward J. Hammer of Glenview, beloved husband of the late Judy; dear father of Patrick (Linda), Terrence (Penny), Thomas (Francine), Robert (Nancy), Merribeth and the late Timothy. Memorial visitation will be held Friday June 15th at St. Catherine Laboure Church 3535 Thornwood Ave. Glenview, IL   from 10 a.m until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Cremation held privately. In...

Jun 11, 2018

Doris M. Berns of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Robert; dear mother of Peggy and Mark (Martha); loving grandmother of Carly and Kevin; fond sister of the late Elaine Flanagan. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Friday June 15th from 3 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. Cremation private. In lieu...

Jun 10, 2018

Sylvia Ling Fong, 99, of Chicago, owner of Jim Fong Chop Suey, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Conrad (Yvonne), Lida (Jacob) Lee, Yolanda (Fay) Chin, Aida Randazzo, and Cyrus (Charla); dear grandmother of Kirby, Kelly, Chrissy, Jennifer (Ryan) O'Neil, Timothy (Ana) Lee, Alison (Angelo) DeGuzman, Richard Chin, Nicholas (Andrea Sekulich) Chin, John Randazzo, Anthony Randazzo,...

Jun 8, 2018

Marie Brunning, nee Palermo, 90, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Vernon; loving mother of Tom, Rich (Jodi), Bob (Donna), and Tim (Kelly); dear grandmother of T.J.. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Wednesday, June 13th from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will...

Jun 3, 2018

Dianne B. Johnson, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Gerald; dear mother of Laurie (James) Roycroft and Kevin Johnson; loving grandmother of Christine and Andrew Johnson. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove on Thursday June 7th from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

Jun 2, 2018

Therese N. Skipton passed away in Scottsdale Arizona on June 2, 2018. She was 99 years old.

Therese, born Terezia Neroni in Ohio to Antonio and Almarinda Neroni, who immigrated to the US from Italy. In 1947, she married Robert B. Skipton who would become her lifelong companion. They had two sons, David and Richard, and lived...

May 22, 2018

Jose Rosal, 71, of Mundelein, beloved husband of Florencia; dear father of Joel, Jennifer, Jeffrey and James; loving brother of Rudy, Julita Signo, Peter and the late Macaria Sotto. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, June 2nd at 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, Mass 10:00 a.m....

May 17, 2018

Victor W. Anderson, 90, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Barbara, nee Lange; loving father of Sally (Michael) Przybyla and Gary (Darlene); dear grandfather of Brian Przybyla, David (Julie) Przybyla, Christopher (Amy) Anderson, Jeremy (Lisa) Anderson, and Holly (Thomas) Ochoa; cherished great grandfather of 8; fond brother of the late Fred (Adeline). Funeral service Monday, May 21st at...

May 15, 2018

Mary Grasso - Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Soulmate - lost her valiant fight and ascended into heaven on May 15, 2018. Mary was a woman who possessed an immeasurable Love of Life and she blessed EVERYONE she met with her kind & compassionate spirit and generous, loving heart. Mary was the loving Soulmate of Jack Balsamo; beloved Sister...

May 11, 2018

Nancy Castello, beloved wife of the late Santo; dear mother of Josephine (Dave) Van Wy, Marian (the late Bob) Golemo, Sebastian (Marie), Frank (Catherine), Nancy (Robert) Hammer and the late Joseph; loving grandmother of 16; cherished great grandmother of 16; fond sister of 4 brothers. Visitation at St. Catherine Laboure Church 3535 Thornwood Ave. Glenview, IL Wednesday from 10...

May 10, 2018

Harry Wolf Schlag, 88, of Morton Grove, at rest May 10th surrounded by family, friends and the wonderful caregivers of Rainbow Hospice and Belmont Senior Living in Glenview. Born Dec. 12, 1929 in Baltimore to Carl Sr. and Gladys nee Myers. He attended Towson High School, Johns Hopkins Univ. and later Northwestern Univ. He met his future wife, Terry...

May 8, 2018

Rosemary McNichols of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Daniel; dear mother of Michael, Daniel Jr., Robert, Philip, Quentin, the late Andrew, and Kris; loving grandmother of 15; cherished great grandmother of 9. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Monday 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church Auditorium 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, Mass 10...

May 2, 2018

Edgar Chiquini, age 43 of Morton Grove. Beloved father of Allen, Amber, and Daren Chiquini; cherished grandfather of Peyton Reyes; loving son of Sylvia and the late Eduardo Chiquini; dear brother of Susan and Eduardo Mijangos and Veronica Chiquini; fond uncle of Samantha Chiquini, and Stephany, Susan, Sarah and Isabel Mijangos. Memorial contributions to the family in care of...

May 2, 2018

Juanita, S. Ucciardi, of Park Ridge, formerly of Chicago. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500

Apr 29, 2018

Frances Yoshiko Lau, nee Ebisu, 81, of Skokie, beloved wife of Frederick L.; loving mother of Thomas Tracy, Denise (Tom) Poy, and Diane (Chuck) Narunatvanich; proud grandmother of Mei, Brandon, and Douglas Poy, and Nathan and Kyra Narunatvanich; dear cousin of Steven (June) Yamasaki and their daughters Laura and Karen. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....

Apr 27, 2018

Carmelita "Mely" Balmadrid, 77, of Morton Grove, beloved mother of Jonathan (Danalyn) and John Paul (Olga); loving grandmother of Daniel, Julian, Jacob, Anthony, Paulo and Natalia; former wife of Jose. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Monday May 7th 10:30 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church 8307 Harlem Ave. Niles, IL, Mass 11:00 a.m. ...

Apr 16, 2018

Kent Alexander Smith, 59, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2018 with his beloved daughter, Alexis by his side.  Loving father to Alexis, Kent is also survived by his siblings; Mark (Mary), Monica (Ned) Grannis, Steve (Sue), and Sheila Delaney, as well as the treasured uncle of many nephews and nieces.  Kent retired in 2017 following...

Apr 5, 2018

Lois R. Reichert, 79, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Richard W.; loving mother of Rick (Cathy) and Bob (Jennifer); dear grandmother of Caitlin (fiance Daniel Hammond), Tim, Kristin, and Kylie; fond sister of the late Robert "Butch" (Gloria) Kalchbrenner. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Monday, April 9th at 9:30 a.m....