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Cynthia S. (Swearingen)  Slattery

Cynthia S. (Swearingen) Slattery

Jul 23, 2017

Cynthia S. Slattery, 62, beloved wife of Edward; dear mother of Susan, Shaun, Michael and Christopher; loving grandmother of Sabrina, Shaun Jr. and Teagan Rose. Visitation at St. Michael Church 1633 N. Cleveland Chicago, IL Friday July 28th from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights, IL

Joan B. (Schreiner)  Dechert

Joan B. (Schreiner) Dechert

Jul 18, 2017

Joan B. Dechert, nee Schreiner, 86, passed away on July 18th after a brief illness. Born July 14, 1931 in Chicago, Ilinois, Joan was very active in the community. She was instrumental in the development of the Prairie View Community Center, and worked at the racquetball desk for several years. She was active in the local schools, and served...

Helen (Giannoulis)  Economy

Helen (Giannoulis) Economy

Jul 18, 2017

Helen Economy, 99, of Charlotte, North Carolina, beloved wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of Anastasia "Tess" (Nicholas) Boodris and the late John; dear grandmother of Maria (John) Thomas and Elena (Dimitris) Mellos; cherished great grandmother of Diamantis, Elpiniki, Angela, and Anastasia. Visitation at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 7373 N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL 60714 12:00 noon...

Ed Crosby Iii

Ed Crosby Iii

Jul 11, 2017

Ed Crosby III, 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Niles on Tuesday July 11th. Devoted father of Edward Crosby IV and loving brother of Kim Crosby, also survived by his former wife Elizabeth Crosby, many close cousins: James, David, John, Tricia Shanahan, Robert, Thomas, Phillip, Karen Miller, Barrett White, Vanessa Johnson, Tony Michael, Edward Hiller and the...

Janet L. (Brooks)  Johnson

Janet L. (Brooks) Johnson

Jul 7, 2017

Janet L. Johnson, 65, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Iver; loving mother of Andrea, Iver Jr. (Jennifer), Amanda (Bruno) Redinger, and Eric; dear grandmother of Jacob, Lauren, Noah, Isabel, and Benjamin; fond sister of Donna Mae, Joyce, Darrell, and the late Sharon. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tuesday, July 11th from ...

Cynthia A. (Smith)  Mathis

Cynthia A. (Smith) Mathis

Jul 5, 2017

Cynthia A. Mathis, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of James; loving mother of Scott (Georgia); cherished daughter of Margo and the late Eugene Smith. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Saturday July 8th 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4 to...

Bernard J. Warchol

Bernard J. Warchol

Jul 1, 2017

Bernard J. "Bernie" Warchol, 92, of Niles, beloved husband of Dotty, nee Domrzalski; loving father of Sue (Scott) Jennings, Patty (Tom) Regan, and the late Bill; dear grandfather of 5; cherished great grandfather of 1. Family and friends will meet at St. John Brebeuf Church 8307 N. Harlem Ave. Niles, IL 60714 on Saturday, July 8th for a memorial...

Adolfo Aguilar

Adolfo Aguilar

Jun 29, 2017

Adolfo Aguilar of Evanston, at rest June 29th, beloved husband of Alicia; dear father of Julio, Marisol and Adolfo Jr.; loving grandfather of 4. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Sunday July 2nd from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at              p.m.

Febe Baclagan (Baclagan)  Arceo

Febe Baclagan (Baclagan) Arceo

Jun 28, 2017

Febe Baclagan Arceo, 62, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Gerry; loving mother of Andre, Neal, Sallie (Ryan) Santos, Joan (Darnell) Patterson, and J.R. (Renee); fond sister of Feliza Ranjo; cherished sister in law of many. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, July 6th at 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church. Mass...

William "Bill" Springborn

William "Bill" Springborn

Jun 23, 2017

William "Bill" Springborn, 101, longtime resident of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Fran; loving father of Paul (Jan), Donna (the late Jake) Jacobs, Susan (the late Brian) Veltrop and Karen (Grant) Fairweather; dear grandfather of Elizabeth (David) Gottschalk, Christine, Emily, and Katie Jacobs, Lisa and Jesse Veltrop, and Lauren and Ryan Fairweather. Visitation at The Morton Grove Community Church...

George W. Skopis

George W. Skopis

Jun 15, 2017

George W. Skopis, CPD ret., Army veteran and family man; beloved husband of Marie; dear father of Alexander, John and Vasili (Talita); loving grandfather of Isabella, Nicholas and Theodore; fond brother of John (Patricia), Ann (Ronald) Raines, Alexandria (the late Frank Schweifler) and Mary (Dennis) Fitzgerald. Services to be held privately.

Michael K. Mcgovern

Michael K. Mcgovern

Jun 14, 2017

Michael K. "Mick" McGovern, age 77, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Raniere) for 54 years; loving father of Susan Triphahn (partner Craig Talsma). A proud Fenwick Friar who just celebrated his 60th year as an alumnus. Prior owner of Petersen's Ice Cream, Oak Park and Giordano's Pizza, Mount Prospect. A 50 year resident of Park Ridge and an avid...

Lorna M. (Lien)  Birmingham

Lorna M. (Lien) Birmingham

Jun 12, 2017

Lorna M. "Lorrie" Birmingham, nee Lien, 78, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Thomas; dear sister of Hans (Inge) Lien, John Lien, Valerie (Eric) Fromm, and Tracey (Jahn) Sandman; step-sister of Dr. William (Pat) Reich and Judith Reich; fond sister in law of Robert (the late Marianne) Meier and Mary (the late Gerald) Birmingham; cherished aunt of...

Kurt M. Rauch

Kurt M. Rauch

Jun 12, 2017

Kurt M. Rauch, 95, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Delfina; loving father of Ingrid (Paul) Ruff, Lu (Lothar) Klevenow, and Joseph (Karen); dear grandfather of Mark, Michael (Paula), and Tatiana; cherished great grandfather of Adam, Aaron, Skylar, and Codi; fond friend of Rita and Gerhard Klevenow. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove,...

Beverley K.P. (Brown)  Dacosta

Beverley K.P. (Brown) Dacosta

Jun 6, 2017

Beverley K.P. DaCosta, 65, of Evanston, loving mother of Kerpal Douglas, Traverse DaCosta, and Preston DaCosta; dear grandmother of Nigel Douglas; fond sister of Faye Gayle Foster, Andrew (Gwendolyn) Brown, Peter Brown, Carol (Lambert) Maitland, Delroy (Patricia) Brown, Carlton Brown, and Monica (David) Fisher; proud aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation at The First Seventh Day Adventist Church...

Michael James Mensching

Michael James Mensching

May 31, 2017

Michael James Mensching, age 36, suddenly, was called home to the Lord sometime during the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 31st. Born on November 21st 1980 to his parents Martha and James Mensching. Devoted little brother to sister Nicole Carney, older brother to Katie Lynn, James (Brenda) Mensching. Cherished by his nephews Ryan, Griffin, and Crew Carney. Wesley...

Joseph William Lutz

Joseph William Lutz

May 25, 2017

Joseph William Lutz, 63, Captain US Army, beloved father of Kristina (Jay) Angus and Patricia (Simon) Scholes; loving grandfather of William, Jackson, Lucas, Rowan and Oliver; former husband of Kimberly; fond brother of James (Kathy), John, Kathleen and the late Elizabeth and Thomas Lutz (Leah). Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Saturday July 22nd...

Michael Schuy

Michael Schuy

May 25, 2017

Michael Schuy of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Marianne; dear father of Ingrid (Erich) Jost, Michael (Patricia) and Rosemary (David) Hoffman; loving grandfather of Stephanie (Jason) Wilson, Robert (Tamara), Derek, Samantha, Joseph and Jeremy; cherished great grandfather of Gwenyth, Liam, Henry, Lucas and Fritz; fond brother of the late Adam. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster...

Gene C. (Connell)  Mitchell

Gene C. (Connell) Mitchell

May 23, 2017

Gene C. Mitchell, formerly of Morton Grove, and a long standing member of St. Martha Church, Gene was a life long employee of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. She passed away peacefully the evening of May 23, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late William; loving stepmother of Sue Knutsen; dear sister of Marcia Biehn, William Connell, and the late...

Arnold J. Schumer

Arnold J. Schumer

May 22, 2017

Arnold J. Schumer, 53, of Skokie, beloved brother of Karen (Alan) Berkowsky; fond uncle of Justin, Jayme, and Jenna Berkowsky; loving son of the late Joseph and Arline Schumer. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, May 26th from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. Interment Rosehill Cemetery, with shiva...

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