Obituary Listing

Jul 15, 2015

Linda H. Pulanco, 73, of Skokie, beloved daughter of the late Alejandro and Flora Rimando; loving sister of Joey (Terri) Pulanco, Jerry (Zita) Rimando, Marilou (Ross) Del Rosario, Arlie (Elmer) Avenir, Imee (Arnold) Villanueva, and the late Butch (Lisa) Rimando and Leo Rimando. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Monday, July 20th at...

Jul 10, 2015

Tracey Lynn Giegerich was born on July 2, 1961 and died unexpectedly July 10, 2015. She will be missed dearly!

Tracey is the beloved daughter of Janet Giegerich and the late Jack Giegerich, and sister to Sharon Fenton, Scott Giegerich, and Jill Smith.

"Aunt Tracey," as...

Jul 9, 2015

Marilyn Joy Regula of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Stanley; dear mother of Scott (Jackie) and Randall (Mary); loving granny of Andrew, Michael and John. Former member of Morton Grove Woman's Club. A celebration of Marilyn's life will be held at a later date. Memorials to Morton Grove Woman's Club c/o Inland Bank; att'n Cindy Kopczyk 6111...

Jul 6, 2015

Lydia R. Otten, 93, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Roberta, William, Eric (Susan Norton), and Mark (Jelena Bennett); dear grandmother of Carly, Maggie, Clive, and Alice. Family and friends will meet at the office of Maryhill Cemetery 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL 60714 on Monday, July 13th at 11:00 a.m.,...

Jun 23, 2015

Teresa Kuhn, nee Egan, formerly of Morton Grove, born in County Wicklow, Ireland, beloved wife of the late John C.; loving mother of Kathryn (Thaddeus) Juszkiewicz and Suzanne (Peter Fript) Ulph; fond sister of Nancy ( Jack) Ryan and the late Fr. John Egan, Fr. Michael Egan, Margaret Egan, Elizabeth Egan, Mary (James) Osborne, Lawrence (Annette) Egan, and Martin...

Jun 23, 2015

Shirley D'Agostino, devoted wife for 51 years to the late Lee;  beloved mother of Leo, Jim,  Anna (Tom)  Duerr, JoAnn (the late Dennis) Baureis, Donald (fiance' Joyce Johnson) and Michael (Winnie); cherished grandmother of Jason (Diane), Ryan and Robert Duerr, Katie (Mike) Madsen, Sarah (Walter) Horowicz, Diomira and Dana D'Agostino and the late Marty Baureis; adored great grandmother of...

Jun 14, 2015

Marie M. Takaesu, 83, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Yoshiaki "Skies"; loving mother of James; dear sister of Jerry (Thelma) Aragaki. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, June 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cremation private. (847) 965-2500

Jun 14, 2015

Katheryn Laufer, 84, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Robert M. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, June 17th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Cancer Society 225...

Jun 10, 2015

Howard R. Sheppard, 66, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Sharon Horner; loving father of Jody Haile, Kerrie Haile, and Jeff (Caitlin) Haile; dear grandfather of Adam (Ashley) Thorson, Kaitlyn Haile, and Kyle Haile; cherished great grandfather of 3. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday 12 noon until time of service 3...

Jun 5, 2015

William P. Glynn, 83, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Marilyn and the late Mary Ellen; loving father of William T., Mary C. (Andy) Wojciechowski, dr. Loretto (Thomas Bicek), and Edward F.; dear stepfather of Victoria (Jerry) Vye, Margaret Waldron, Michael (Jill) Waldron, Christine (Pat) Curley, Patrick (Maria) Waldron, and Timothy (Kelly) Waldron; cherished grandfather of 17; fond brother...

May 30, 2015

Adeline H. von der Linden, 90, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Erich; loving mother of Donna (Michael) Bloom, Debra (Michael) DiBasilio, and the late Robert; dear grandmother of Steven (Jeannette), Andrew, Jason (Isabella), and Eric von der Linden, Jessica and Matthew (Victoria) Bloom, and Scott (Amy) and Brian DiBasilio; cherished great grandmother of 10; fond sister...

May 29, 2015

Joan Marie Snisko of Des Plaines, beloved wife of Peter; loving daughter of Rose Marie Adams and the late Raymond Ginocchio; dear sister of Carol Bowe, Susan Davis, Diane Ledet, Donald Ginocchio, Linda Christie and Robert and Charles Ginocchio; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....

May 23, 2015

Margaret Eileen Hogan, nee Troka, suddenly, 55, of Glenview, cherished wife of Hon. Michael J.; loving mother of Mick and Bridget Ieronimo; beloved stepmother of Michael J. Hogan Jr., Timothy L. (Lindsey) Hogan, and Molly (Timothy) Barnes; devoted grandmother "Marky" of Charlotte Barnes; darling sister of Beth (Michael Russell) Atkins, Catherine (Robert) Cerone, and the late James D. Troka;...

May 21, 2015

Lorraine W. Collins, beloved wife of the late Art; loving sister of the late Rose Clesen, Deloras Kuehne, Priscilla Jensen, and Diane Marino; dear aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at St. Margaret Mary Church 2324 W. Chase Ave. Chicago, IL 60654 Wednesday, May 27th from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass at 10:30 a.m....

May 19, 2015

Jerry "Banks" Swearingen, 79, of Glenview, beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of Julie Higgins and Greg; dear grandfather of Jorden Higgins; fond brother of Wanda Weinrich and the late Dallas (Mary), Wayne (Kay), Zelma Rose (Bob) Travers, and Wava (Shorty) Hayes; cherished uncle to multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home...

May 19, 2015

Margaret P. Hurley, 89, of Des Plaines. Services and interment were held privately. (847) 985-2500

May 18, 2015

Adriana Zic Groeling, of Morton Grove, beloved mother of Christopher; dear sister of Claude Zic. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

May 18, 2015

Patricia L. Lauletta, nee Moran, 90, of Deerfield, beloved wife of the late Michael; loving aunt of Gail (Don) Utterback. Family and friends will meet at the interment chapel at All Saints Cemetery 700 N. River Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60016 at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th for a committal service. (847) 965-2500

May 11, 2015

Joseph Kestler, 95, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Glenview. Beloved husband of the late Lois; dear father of Lynn (Don) Sullivan, Kristine (Patrick) Senft and Joseph Jr. (Pamela Ruschau); loving grandfather of Jacque Bos, Puna Tannehill, and Haley and Sean Senft; devoted greatgrandfather of two. Services and inurnment to be held privately.

May 9, 2015

John P. Tripi, Jr., 50, of Morton Grove, dear husband of Lisa; beloved father of John P. III and Tylyne; loving son of John and Priscilla; dear brother of Alan, Kenny, Janet (Ralph) Johnson, Gail, and Nancy (Jim) Glogovsky; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tuesday,...