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Phyllis M. (Vitello)  Partipilo

Phyllis M. (Vitello) Partipilo

Jun 26, 2014

Phyllis M. Partipilo, nee Vitello, 79, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Philip for 61 years, went to be with the Lord on Thursday,June 26th; loving mother of Frank (Harriet), Rosemarie (the late Steve) Rice, Tom, Madelene (Jay) Rossmann, and Dominique (Patrick) Shemroske; devoted grandmother of 9; cherished great grandmother of 3; dearest sister of Tom Vitello and Sara...

Ethel Wentink

Ethel Wentink

Jun 24, 2014

Ethel Wentink, 65, of Morton Grove, beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy; loving sister of Rev. William and the late Kenneth (Gail); fond aunt of Tim (Kristin), Cathy, and Jackie (Paul) Harder; cherished godmother of Andrew Sundstrom. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, June 27th at 9:30 a.m. to St....

Josephine Ann (Fontanetta)  Wolski

Josephine Ann (Fontanetta) Wolski

Jun 20, 2014

Josephine Ann Wolski, 89, of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Daniel. Visitation at Immaculate Conception Church 7211 W. Talcott Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rainbow Hospice 1550 Bishop Court Mount Prospect, IL 60056 appreciated. (847) 965-2500

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Donald J. Burns

Donald J. Burns

Jun 15, 2014

Donald J. Burns, (94), of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Jeanette, nee Smith; loving father of Linda (Mark) Krajecki; cherished grandfather of Kristen and Andrew Krajecki; fond brother of the late Louise Anderson, Elfreda Wetzel, Russell, Robert, and Jean.  Funeral service Thursday, June 19th, 10:00 a.m. at the Morton Grove Community Church 8944 Austin Ave. Morton Grove,...

George Wendt

George Wendt

Jun 13, 2014

George Wendt, 84 of Glenview, formerly of Morton Grove. Husband of Wilma, nee Elsing. Father of David of San Jose, CA, Nancy (Nick) Delange of Santa Clarita, CA., Linda of Marietta, GA and Roger (Jean Muller) of Colorado Springs.  Grandfather of Kimberly, Daniel and Brian (Brianna) Wendt, Kevin (Nikkol, engaged) and Nicole Delange, and Adam and Ashley Wendt. Two...

Diamanto (Ragis)  Sakellariou

Diamanto (Ragis) Sakellariou

Jun 7, 2014

Diamanto Sakellariou at rest June 7th Greek American Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheeling, IL  at the age of 104 years. Visitation at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 7343 Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL 60714 on Tuesday June 10th from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, IL. Donations to St. Jude...

Gertrude E. (Stuckemeyer)  Stitt

Gertrude E. (Stuckemeyer) Stitt

Jun 5, 2014

Gertrude E. Stitt, 86. Services private. (847) 965-2500

Estelle (Kukielka)  Aufmann

Estelle (Kukielka) Aufmann

May 25, 2014

Committal service will be held on Saturday May 31st at Maryhill Cemetery Interment Chapel 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles, IL at 11:00 a.m. Her urn will be buried next to her late husband in private.

Joseph Airdo

Joseph Airdo

May 25, 2014

Joseph Airdo, 90, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Lucy. Services and interment private. (847) 965-2500

Joe Anthony Pils

Joe Anthony Pils

May 19, 2014

Joe Pils, retired CFD; beloved husband of the late Shirley; loving father of Jane (Kevin) Funk, Sara (Jim) Benson and Joe (Lisa); cherished grandpa of Kayla and Cole Funk and Emma Pils. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 4 p.m. Memorial donations...

Catherine "Kay" (Pettinato)  Knochelmann

Catherine "Kay" (Pettinato) Knochelmann

May 16, 2014

Catherine "Kay" Knochelmann, nee Pettinato, 91, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Gus; loving mother of Nancy (Kenneth) Adamski and Kathy (Randy) Gartner; dear grandmother of Richard (Amy) Adamski, Scott (Monica) Gartner, and Katy (Eric) Hoffman; cherished great grandmother of 8. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Monday, May 19th from ...

Henrietta (Graber)  Schiller

Henrietta (Graber) Schiller

May 15, 2014

Henrietta Schiller, 94, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Raymond "King"; loving mother of Patricia (John) Blake and Ray (Nancy); dear grandmother of Cassandra (Bernie) Bajak and Jonathon; cherished great grandmother of Blake and Will; fond sister of Catherine Fischer and the late Donald Graber, Ralph "Dooley" Graber, and David "Sonny" Burke. Visiation at Simkins Funeral...

Laila V. (Johnson)  Rakow

Laila V. (Johnson) Rakow

May 14, 2014

Laila V. Rakow, 95, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late William A. Kaage and Robert V. Rakow; loving mother of Steven K. Kaage and Roger (Patricia J. Timm) Kaage; dear grandmother and great grandmother of several. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Sunday, May 18th from 12:00 noon until time...

Frank Hiratsuka

Frank Hiratsuka

May 12, 2014

Frank Hiratsuka, 87, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Margaret, nee Morita; loving father of John (Diane); dear grandfather of Timothy (Bronwyn) and Nicholas. Memorial visitation at Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church 4511 N. Hermitage Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 Friday, May 16th from 11:30 a.m. until time of memorial service 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church...

Ilse (Daubach)  Pape

Ilse (Daubach) Pape

May 11, 2014

Ilse Pape, 90, of Niles, beloved wife of the late Heinz; loving mother of Steven and Doris. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Sunday, June 1st from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center 2050 Claire Ct. Glenview, IL 60025 or The...

Jakob Metzger

Jakob Metzger

May 7, 2014

Jakob Metzger, 84, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Katharina; dear father of Helen Roman and Heidi Lyster; loving grandfather of Nikolaus Roman and Stephanie Esposito. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Monday May 12th 9:30 a.m. to st. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, IL; Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery,...

Carl F. Huscher

Carl F. Huscher

May 1, 2014

Carl F. Huscher, 89, lifelong resident of Morton Grove and former volunteer of Morton Grove Fire Department, lifetime member of Local #150 operating engineers, beloved husband of the late Jean; loving brother of Fred "Ike" (Dorie) and the late Florence Raft and Irene (Bernard) Stellar; dear uncle of many. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove,...

Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt

Apr 30, 2014

Eric Schmidt, 86. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. Interment private. (847) 965-2500

Jerry C. Weaver

Jerry C. Weaver

Apr 28, 2014

Jerry C. Weaver, 81, of Skokie, 20 year active member and past commander of Morton Grove American Legion Post #134 and 7th District, beloved husband of Lynne and the late Sally, nee Bryden; loving father of Michelle (Frederick Snow) Bibergal and Stefanie (the late Steven) Picavet; cherished stepfather of Christopher (Karen) Wallin, Kimberly Franz, and the late Andrew Wallin;...

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