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Helen M. (Gluza)  Ledwon

Helen M. (Gluza) Ledwon

Jan 26, 2016

Helen M. Ledwon, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Clarence; dear mother of the late Jim; loving grandmother of Annette (David) Bender, Timothy (Donna), Scott and Laura (David) Gripman; devoted greatgrandmother of David, Dylan, Timothy and Sophia; fond mother in law of Gloria; sister of the late Florence Petrovic and the late Henry, Leo and Albert...

Leo A. D'Agostino

Leo A. D'Agostino

Jan 8, 2016

Leo A. D'Agostino, 64, beloved son of the late Lee and Shirley; dear brother of Jim, Anna (Tom) Duerr, JoAnn (the late Dennis) Baureis, Donald (fiance' Joyce) and Michael (Winnie); loving uncle of Jason (Diane), Ryan and Robert Duerr, Katie (Mike) Madsen, Sarah (Walter) Horowicz, Diomira, Dana, Elyse, Amanda and Claire D'Agostino and the late Marty Baureis; cherished great...

Patricia A. (Schneider)  Sowinski

Patricia A. (Schneider) Sowinski

Jan 2, 2016

Patricia A. Sowinski, nee Schneider, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Barbara (Mark) Martin, Judy (the late Scott) Verdich, Daniel (Pat) and the late Michael, Stephen and Edward Jr., loving grandmother of 12; cherished great grandmother of 11. Funeral service Tuesday Jan. 5th, 10 a.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton...

Elinore F. (Johnson)  Johnstone

Elinore F. (Johnson) Johnstone

Dec 25, 2015

Elinore F. Johnstone, 85, family and friends will meet Saturday January 2nd at 11:15 a.m. inside the gates of Oakridge Cemetery 4301 Roosevelt Rd. Hillside, IL 60162 for procession to the grave for a committal service at 11:30 a.m.

Charles Enoch Erb

Charles Enoch Erb

Dec 22, 2015

Charles Enoch Erb, 103, of Winnetka. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500

Patricia M. (Mcerlean)  Breit

Patricia M. (Mcerlean) Breit

Dec 15, 2015

Patricia M. Breit, 76, of Park Ridge, formerly of Lincolnwood, beloved wife of Marvin; loving mother of Janine (E.J.) Paprocki and Kathy Breit; dear grandmother of Michael, Daniel, Kimberly and Justin; fond sister of Anne Orchard and the late Geraldine Hayward, John McErlean, and Paul McErlean. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Monday,...

Barbara Lois (Miska)  Bullen

Barbara Lois (Miska) Bullen

Dec 14, 2015

Barbara Lois Bullen, 88, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Francis; loving sister of Nathalie Sheldon and Carol Blanc; dear aunt of Laura (Saul) Arnstein and Linda Sheldon. Cremation private. Memorials may be made to Guide Dogs For The Blind P.O. Box 17068 Baltimore, MD 21297. Simkins Funeral Home (847) 965-2500.

Vicki D. (Anderson)  Anderson

Vicki D. (Anderson) Anderson

Dec 11, 2015

Vicki D. Anderson, 60, of Park Ridge, beloved companion of Edward H. Ballard; loving daughter of Donna Burgy and the late Robert Anderson; fond sister of Leslie (Al) Garner. Services private. Memorials may be made to The Anti-Cruelty Society 157 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60610. (847) 965-2500

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Arlene (Willisch)  Gembala

Arlene (Willisch) Gembala

Dec 2, 2015

Arlene Gembala, nee Willisch, 79, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Sr.; loving mother of Joseph Jr. (Lauren), Mary Helen, Margaret (Eric) Nelson, and Mary Beth (Michael) Jaynes; dear grandmother of Virginia, T.J., Charles, Henry, Evelyn, and Austin; fond sister of the late Sheryl (Earl) Webb. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton...

Werner J. Schnell

Werner J. Schnell

Nov 26, 2015

Werner J. Schnell, 83, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Joyce; loving father of Bridget (Oliver) Osterhues, Nicole (Michael) Griffith, Lisa, Christopher (Erika), and the late Michelle (Thomas) Sorrentino; dear grandfather of Kristina, Tony, Elena, Dominic, and Joey Sorrentino, Brandon, Garrett, Tristan, and Marlena Osterhues, and Adam and Anders Schnell; fond brother of Hannelore (Manfred) Koehler. Funeral service at...

Rudolph Klepitsch

Rudolph Klepitsch

Nov 22, 2015

Rudolph Klepitsch, 85, beloved husband for 61 years of Marilyn nee Nebrich; loving father of Julie (Steve) Cerese, Todd (Ruth) Klepitsch, Gary (Kimberly) Klepitsch and Crystal (Brian) Windley; cherished grandfather of Steven and Jessica Cerese, Theresa (Arthur) Czerep, Eric, Kyle and Garrett Klepitsch and Ayla, Caleb and Emmett Windley; fond brother of Elvira (the late Quin) Haase. Memorial visitation...

Constance B. (Bowman)  Caulkins

Constance B. (Bowman) Caulkins

Nov 20, 2015

Constance B. Caulkins, 96, of Morton Grove, formerly of Bryan, Ohio, died November 20, 2015, beloved wife of the late Dane V.; loving mother of Randall (Colleen Kenney), Cynthia (Tom) Churchwell, and Marsha; dear grandmother of Kristen, Jeremy, and Brendon Caulkins, Michael and Robert Churchwell, Joshua and Allison Putt, and Kevin Balwierz; cherished great grandmother of Emma and Archer...

Barbara (Simkins)  Durment

Barbara (Simkins) Durment

Nov 20, 2015

Barbara Durment nee Simkins, 54, at rest Nov. 20th, beloved wife of Thomas; cherished mother of Jackie; loving sister of Margie (Ralph) Sullivan, Bill (Sally) Simkins, Cathy (Steve) Olson, Jim (Vicki) Simkins and Mike (Ann) Simkins; fond daughter in law of Mary McCullagh; devoted aunt of many. Treasured friend and master of Taze and Woody. Devoted employee...

Elizabeth (Onesto)  Nelson

Elizabeth (Onesto) Nelson

Nov 20, 2015

Elizabeth Nelson, of Morton Grove, beloved mother of Steven (Colleen) Krause, Robert (Shauna) Krause, and Sharon (John) Kleine; loving grandmother of 7; cherished great grandmother of 2; fond sister of Marge Bohr, Phil (Gerry) Onesto, and Michael (Christine) Onesto. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, November 20th from 3:00 p.m. until time...

John Healy

John Healy

Nov 14, 2015

John F. Healy, of Morton Grove, beloved father of Bridget LaPietra; loving grandfather of Rosina LaPietra, Gianna (Carl) Gibson and James LaPietra; cherished great grandfather of Lily and Michael; dear brother of Richard (Rae), Mary Agnes, Robert (the late Eleanore) and the late Rita Marie and Patricia. Proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home...

Anna  M. Staiger

Anna M. Staiger

Nov 5, 2015

Anna M. Staiger, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Arthur; dear mother of William (Jeanette); loving grandmother of Marina and Jack. Memorial service Saturday Nov. 14th 10 a.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL. Inurnment at Ft. Sheridan Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 3 to 8 p.m.

Emil Lucia

Emil Lucia

Oct 30, 2015

Emil Lucia, 71, of Glenview, beloved husband of the late Martha, nee Kraatz; loving father of Anthony, John (Jennifer), Valerie (Jon) Kane, and Angela (Filip) Vlasin; dear grandfather of Gabriella, Dominic, Jack, and Elizabeth; fond brother of Amalia (Frank) Ciocchetti, Gus (Dorothy), Angela (Terry) Muellner, and the late Joe (Teresa). Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton...

Francis Kaye (Del Carpio)  Avila

Francis Kaye (Del Carpio) Avila

Oct 23, 2015

Francis Kaye Avila, nee del Carpio, 34, beloved wife of Oliver; loving mother of Aileen, Alexa, Alyssa, and Arianna; cherished daughter of Zenaida (William) Ezpeleta and the late Francisco del Carpio Jr.; fond sister of Camille del Carpio and Mark Francis del Carpio. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, October 30th at...

Susan (Lunkes)  Prince

Susan (Lunkes) Prince

Oct 18, 2015

Susan Prince, beloved mother of Jesse (Emma); loving grandmother of Benjamin and Everett; dear step grandmother of Kilian; cherished daughter of Mary (Everett) Mason. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Friday, October 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, October 22nd from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. (847) 965-2500...

Margaret E. (Hillgard)  Stoklosa

Margaret E. (Hillgard) Stoklosa

Oct 17, 2015

Margaret Stoklosa, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Alvin "Matt"; loving mother of Roxana Kaferly, Suzette Toth, Matthew, Janet Steffens and the late Nanette; dear grandmother of Michael, Wesley, Chad, Jaimie, Jennifer, Ryan and Riley; cherished great grandmother of Aedan, Maddox and Belle; fond sister of Mary Jane (Larry) Kohnke. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 20th...

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