Obituary Listing

Jan 9, 2014

Martha Lucia, nee Kraatz, 64, of Glenview, beloved wife of Emil; loving mother of Anthony, John (Jennifer), Valerie (John) Kane, and Angela (Filip); dear grandmother of Gabriella, Dominic, Jack, and Madeline; fond sister of Anne (Mike) Nguyen, Suzanne Arnston, and Paul (Loretta) Kraatz. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, January 11th at ...

Dec 31, 2013

Mel Magee, 85, at rest December 31st at Midwest Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Glenview; beloved husband of the late Louise; dear uncle of Larry Magee and David Heinrich. Mel requested no visitation or service. His cremains will be inurned with Louise's at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, IL. He requested that any memorials be made to Canine...

Dec 31, 2013

Marilyn N. Metler, nee Noehre, 87, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Walter "Red"; loving mother of Mary (the late Howard) Aten, Mark (Joanne Kazikiewicz), Laurie (William) Gruzynski, and the late Sharon; dear grandmother of Victoria, Walter, William, Katherine, Michael, and Kyle; cherished great grandmother of Clayton; fond sister of Allen Noehre, Donald Noehre, and the late...

Dec 27, 2013

Barbara Pleines, nee Borth, 88, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Waldemar; loving mother of Barbara Denor, Johanna Mrozek and Waldemar Pleines. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Monday, December 30th from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:30 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. (847) 965-2500

Dec 15, 2013

Robert F. Casey, 89, 58 year resident of Morton Grove, United States Marine Corps World War II Veteran, Purple Heart recipient (Iwo Jima), 4th Division, Company L, Pacific Campaign, Battles including Roi-Namur, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Tinian, beloved husband of the late Frances J., nee Quan; cherished father of Mary (Chuck) Casey Colver, Robert (Monica), Patrick (Laurel), Daniel (Julie),...

Dec 15, 2013

Roland J. Keppen, 92, formerly of Morton Grove, retired from Bell and Howell and John Crane, beloved husband of Dorothy and the late Jeanette; loving father of  Barbara (James) Struck, Patricia (Matthew) Leners, Janet (William) Yates, JoAnn Allen, Nanette France, Beth (Ronald) Hobbs, Robert (Carol) France, and Harry France; dear grandfather of 14; cherished great grandfather of 12; devoted...

Dec 13, 2013

Rosemary Curtin, 65, of Morton Grove, beloved mother of Michael; loving sister of Jimmy (Karen) Wojtas and Maryann (Art) Potts; fond aunt of Lucas and Reese Wojtas. Service and interment private. Special thanks to Michael's friends for always being there. Memorials may be made to The American Lung Association 55 W. Wacker Dr. Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601. (847)...

Dec 7, 2013

August J. Kuhn, 86, of Morton Grove, longtime employee of Denoyer Geppert, and retired from Anatomical Charts, beloved husband of June for 61 years, loving father of August B. and Katherine (Bruce) Frooman; dear grandfather of Samantha and Brandon; fond brother of Karl. Funeral service at The Morton Grove Community Church 8944 Austin Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Thursday,...

Dec 3, 2013

Elisabeth Millecker, 92, at rest December 3rd; beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Gus (the late Susan); loving grandmother of Gus Jr. cherished great grandmother of Hailey. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 noon. Interment Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, IL

Nov 28, 2013

Jane T. Milecki, nee Kuchowicz, 98, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Theresa "Terry" (Patrick) Gibbons and Mary Ann (the late Axel) Edelstam; dear grandmother of Kathleen (Wayne) Schumann and John (Pamela) Gibbons; cherished great grandmother of Kevin, Sara, David, and Elizabeth; fond sister of the late Matthew (Lillian) Kuchowicz, Edward (Florence) Kuchowicz,...

Nov 26, 2013

Werner J. Heidtke, 90, of Harvard, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Ruth; loving father of David (Mickey), Tom (Gail), Andy (Debbie), and Barb (Bob) Hausheer; dear grandfather of 5; fond brother of Norma (the late Glen) Stecker. Memorial visitation at Jerusalem Lutheran Church 6218 Capulina Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Sunday, December 8th from 1:00 p.m. until...

Nov 25, 2013

Norman W. Erickson, 91, of Punta Gorda, Florida. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Wednesday, December 4th from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. (847) 965-2500

Nov 25, 2013

William E. Pazen of Vernon Hills, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband for 72 years to the late Alice M.; loving father of the late Alice; dear grandfather of Jacqueline (Charles) Hardy, Vicki Rainero and Jennifer (George) Hon; devoted great grandfather of 9; cherished great great grandfather of 6; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graveside service to...

Nov 25, 2013

Ellen Rose Stevens, 69, of Morton Grove, at rest Nov. 25th surrounded by her family, beloved wife of Roger; dear mother of Brian (Angie), Keith, Jason (Kelly) and Kristy (Alan) Kohler; loving grandmother of Sydney, Adriana, Blake, Zoe, Henry and Kailen; fond sister of Bert (Pat) Converse. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Friday...

Nov 16, 2013

Cesar Lovera, 65, of Morton Grove, at rest November 16th at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Beloved husband of Nilda; loving father of Adrian and Nelson.

Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Friday Nov. 22nd at 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, Mass 10 a.m. Interment in a...

Nov 10, 2013

Olga E. Kogstad, 84, born in Norway, passed away peacefully on November 10th, beloved wife of the late Rolf; loving mother of Roy, Ellen (Brad) Thompson, and Kenneth; dear grandmother of Benjamin Thompson; fond sister of Randi Mjolhus and the late Edna (Bjarne) Vegge, and Edward (Betty) Edwardsen; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation in the...

Nov 7, 2013

Dorothy B. Herter, of Arlington Heights, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Patricia (Nelson) Strom, Maryjane (Lawrence) Higgins, and the late George; dear grandmother of 6. Service and interment private. Memorials may be made to Journeycare 405 Lake Zurich Rd. Barrington, IL 60010. Sign online guest book at www.simkinsfh.com . (847) 965-2500

Nov 3, 2013

Beryl D. Mallinson, at rest Nov. 3rd at Lutheran General Hospital. A resident of Bethany Methodist Nursing Home. Dear friend of Pauline Lazar. Visitation Thursday Nov. 7th from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral service Friday Nov. 8th at 12 noon. Interment Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

Oct 22, 2013

Rosie B. Sansalian, 46, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Uldarico. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, October 26th from 3:00 p.m. until time of service 8:00 p.m. Interment Philippines. (847) 965-2500

Oct 18, 2013

Albert "Jack" Gunnarson III, 77, of San Clemente, CA, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Thea, nee Romano; loving father of Lydia (Blake) Riggs, Al (Kim), and Laura (Scott) Buhrmaster; dear grandfather of Ashley, Taylor, Cameron, and Michael; fond brother of Judy (Richard) Donaldson and the late Nancy Young. Family and friends will meet at Queen of All...