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Betty J. (Sherman)  Reifenberg

Betty J. (Sherman) Reifenberg

Feb 9, 2014

Betty J. Reifenberg, nee Sherman, 82, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of John J. "Bud"; loving mother of John R., James M. (Polly), Janis (Bill) Gode, Joseph (Brenda), and Mary Pat (David) Walker; dear grandmother of 9; cherished great grandmother of 2; fond sister of Dorothy (John) Heinz, Gerri (Marty) Christiansen, Patricia Jascot, Linda (the late Ron) Sorensen, and...

Minas Gritsonis

Minas Gritsonis

Feb 8, 2014

Minas Gritsonis, age 74, of Norridge, beloved husband of Georgia; dear father of Irene (Caleb) Herr; loving grandfather of Gianna and Goldie; Fond brother of George (Lucille), Matina (Vaggeli) Soultos and the late John (Helen) and Helen (the late Michael) Elias; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral from funeral home Tuesday 9 a.m. to Holy Trinity Greek...

Janet Marie (Calabrese)  Mann

Janet Marie (Calabrese) Mann

Feb 7, 2014

Janet Marie Mann, nee Calabrese, 82, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Herbert Jr.; loving mother of Vicki (Ray) Bender and Marc (Maureen) Mann; dear grandmother of Nina (Chris) Smith, Nick, Kurt, Gordon, Eric, Emily, Willy, and Casey Bender, and Sean, Alexa, and Shane Mann; fond sister of Robert (Millie) Calabrese and the late Carol (Jack) Panek....

Betty  J. (Daube)  Norris

Betty J. (Daube) Norris

Feb 4, 2014

Betty Norris, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Robert; dear mother of Michael (Debbie), Jim (Merri) and Wendy (Manuel) Vega; loving grandmother of 7; cherished great grandmother of 8; fond sister of the late William (Marion) and Ronald (May) Daube. Visitation Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at Morton Grove Community Church 8944 Austin Ave. Morton Grove,...

Theresa J. (Pettinato)  Sarich

Theresa J. (Pettinato) Sarich

Feb 3, 2014

Theresa J. Sarich, 90, of Las Vegas, formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Ahmet "Ime"; loving mother of Tony Braico, Diane Atkinson, and the late Nicholas Braico; dear grandmother of Kamie (Tim) Plys; cherished great grandmother of Brittni and Alex; fond sister of Kay (the late Gus) Knochelmann. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton...

Walter F. Mulvihill

Walter F. Mulvihill

Jan 31, 2014

Walter F. Mulvihill, 88, of Glenview, at rest Jan 31st. Beloved husband of Germaine; dear father of Michael (Meghan), Martin (Carolyn), Mary Funk, Margaret (Thomas) Hughes, Mark (Judy), Monica, Maureen (Robert) Zyburt, Matthew (Frances) and Malachy; loving grandfather of Dan, Jen, Patrick, Katie, Tim, Tim, Matt, Brian, Sarah, Mitchell, Maria, Nicholas, Molly, Mick, Murphy, Max, MacLean and Martin. Visitation...

William H. Wehrmacher

William H. Wehrmacher

Jan 30, 2014

Dr. William H. Wehrmacher, age 92, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Berdella for 70 years; dear father of William (Carolyn), James (Doris), Karen (Gary) Sabey, John and Charles (Elizabeth); dear grandfather of 9; cherished great grandfather of 6, Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Wednesday February 5th from 3 p.m. until time...

Gertrude "Peaches" (Luchtenberg)  Hillstrom

Gertrude "Peaches" (Luchtenberg) Hillstrom

Jan 30, 2014

Gertrude "Peaches" Hillstrom, 87, of Niles, beloved wife of the late Robert Amato and Joseph Hillstrom; loving mother and best friend of Karen Amato, Glenn Amato, Gayle (Bob) Wagner, Gary (Melissa) Amato, David (Angela) Hillstrom, and Vicki Petrzilka; dear grandmother of Amanda, Rob, Amalya, Nick, Annie, Mikey, and Eric. Family and friends will meet for a memorial mass on...

Juanita (Larison)  Pindras

Juanita (Larison) Pindras

Jan 19, 2014

Juanita Larison Pindras, 92, of Morton Grove, IL. Passed away on Sunday January 19th at Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI. Born April 6, 1921 in Hamilton, OH. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter and eight siblings. Survived by 6 children, 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Honoring Juanita's wishes, no visitation or service will take place....

Louise F. (Alfini)  Alfini

Louise F. (Alfini) Alfini

Jan 18, 2014

Louise F. Alfini, 67, of Wilmette, formerly of Winnetka, beloved companion of the late Delmar Washington; loving mother of Ras; dear sister of William Jr. (Cheri), John (Patty), Ray (Susan), and Maria; cherished aunt of Susie (Joe) Pepp, Naomi (David) Wendt, Tina (James) Mundschau, and Alfonso and Anthony (Laura) Alfini; devoted great aunt of Michael and Dylan; treasured sister...

Harriet "Dolly" (Schwiger)  Jobst

Harriet "Dolly" (Schwiger) Jobst

Jan 18, 2014

Harriet "Dolly" Jobst, nee Schwiger, 93, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Donald E.; loving mother of Darlene (Louis) Goldman and the late Donald G. and Denise Jobst Souliotis; dear grandmother of Christopher (Krissy) Souliotis and Derek Goldman; cherished great grandmother of Mia and Will; fond sister of the late William (Marie) Schwiger and John (Ann) Schwiger....

Gustavo A. Romero

Gustavo A. Romero

Jan 16, 2014

Gustavo A. Romero, 93, beloved husband of the late Digna R.; dear father of Digna T. Romero and Maria (Carlos) Cabrera; loving grandfather of Angelica Andrews and Carlos E. Cabrera; cherished great grandfather of Maya and Evan. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Monday January 20, 2014  9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church Auditorium ...

Robert C. Depenbrok

Robert C. Depenbrok

Jan 9, 2014

Robert C. Depenbrok, age 90, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Jo Ann; dear father of Christine (Rick) Sorensen, Robert and the late Carol Sutfin; loving grandfather of 7; cherished great grandfather of 8. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Saturday January 18th 10:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, Mass...

Martha (Kraatz)  Lucia

Martha (Kraatz) Lucia

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 ...

Melvin G. Magee

Melvin G. Magee

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...

Marilyn N. (Noehre)  Metler

Marilyn N. (Noehre) Metler

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...

Barbara (Borth)  Pleines

Barbara (Borth) Pleines

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

Robert F. Casey

Robert F. Casey

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),...

Roland J. Keppen

Roland J. Keppen

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...

Rosemary (Wojtas)  Curtin

Rosemary (Wojtas) Curtin

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)...

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