Mary Kay (Kohn) Russell
Jul 11, 2024
Mary Kay Russell, 69, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of Frank; loving mother of Kathy (Jeff) Gummo, Chrissy (Jeff) Hall, Kelly (Chris) Bukowski, Casey (Patrick) Jacobs, and Kaitlin; dear grandmother of 10; fond sister of Michael (Jeannie) Kohn, Barbara (John) Ledenbach, Patty (Chuck) Streng, and the late Francis Kohn, and Kim (Eddie) Zolna. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251...
Maureen (Wagner) Poulakidas
Jul 8, 2024
Maureen Poulakidas, 91, formerly of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Angelos G.; loving mother of Fran (Raymond) Broude Anderson and Evan (Peggy); dear grandmother of Kevin (Amber) Broude, Greg Broude, Erin (George) Kouantas, Nik Poulakidas, Chad (Katelyn) Broude, Gus Anderson, Brian Poulakidas, Claire Anderson, and Max Anderson; cherished great grandmother of Emersyn Broude, Kameron Broude, Amalia Terra,...
Wynand Van Heerden
Jul 2, 2024
Wynand van Heerden, 41, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Rachel, nee Farrales; loving father of Zander; dear son of the late Schalk (Ria) and the late Estelle; fond brother of Schalk (Anita) and Nadia (Jaco) Roberts. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Saturday, July 13th from 12:00 noon until the time...
Dorothy T. (Schmitz) Williams
Jun 20, 2024
Dorothy T. Williams, nee Schmitz, 92, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Francis Peter; loving mother of Peter (Sheila), Stephen (the late Carol), Greg (Cathie), Catherine (Rick) Reichert, Christine (Thomas) Hoffman, and Terry; dear grandmother of 15; cherished great grandmother of 15; adored daughter of the late Peter and Helen Schmitz; fond sister of the late David...
Donald A. Stotz
Jun 17, 2024
Donald A. Stotz, 91, formerly of Niles, beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty Ann"; loving father of Karen (Charles) Schertzing, Donald (Stacey) Stotz, and Nancy (Keith) Pryor; dear grandfather of 7; cherished great grandfather of 6; fond brother of the late Robert (Beverly) Stotz. Memorial visitation at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Church 8307 N. Harlem Ave. Niles, IL 60714 from...
Martin Allen
Jun 14, 2024
Martin "Marty" Allen, 80, of Morton Grove, lifelong Die Hard Cubs Fan, beloved father of Jeff (Tricia) Allen, Cory (Maura) Allen, and Chris Philip; loving grandfather of Jackson, Brady, and Chase Allen; dear companion of Julie Popa. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday, June 21st from 9:30 a.m. until the time of...
Florika (Vangjeli) Note
Jun 14, 2024
An obituary is not available at this time for Florika (Vangjeli) Note. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Don Gennaro De Grazia
Jun 13, 2024
Don Gennaro De Grazia, 56, beloved husband of Siera; cherished father of Daisy Elia; dear brother of Lisa (Simon) Jackson; son of the late Donald and Virginia; uncle of Nick Jackson; nephew of Ernie (Stacey) Johnson; and cousin of Lucy Johnson. Don was a Professor of Creative Writing at Columbia College and also a writer and author. A memorial...
Bernice (Kasowicz) Jezior
Jun 4, 2024
Bernice Jezior, 94, beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Cathy, Terrie Phebus, Francine (the late Kevin) Evens, Cynthia (the late Ira) Hare, Stan (Margaret), and Donna; dear grandmother of 6; cherished great grandmother of 13; fond sister of the late Frank Kasowicz, Gene Kasowicz, and Lottie (Al) Leksander. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St....
Frank Emette Perkins Iii
Jun 3, 2024
A Legacy of Peace and Passion
Frank Emette Perkins III, 53, of Chicago, formerly of Glenview, beloved son of Evelyn Moore and Frank Emette Perkins; loving brother of Lisa Marie Perkins, Kellie Moore, Eric Perkins, Adinaa Perkins, Emilio Perkins, and Rico Perkins; cherished uncle of Jamella Perkins, Sariah, Eric Jr., Alainaa, Cashton, and Penelope; dear nephew of...
Daniel J. Lavnick
Jun 1, 2024
Daniel J. Lavnick, 66, at rest suddenly on June 1st; beloved father of Alex; dear brother of Tim (Debbie) Lavnick and Julie "Julia" (Michael) Berrafato; loving partner of Jill Korshak; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Tuesday June 4th from 3:00 PM until time of service at 6...
Shirlie F. (Hilmes) Sorensen
May 21, 2024
Shirlie Frances Sorensen, nee Hilmes, formerly of Park Ridge, beloved wife of the late Viggo; loving mother of Vicki (Steven) Niems, Julie Sorensen and Ken Sorensen; dear grandmother of Brian Niems, Jaymi Niems, Taylor (Robert) Lehr, Bradley Sheehan and Jack Sorensen; cherished great grandmother of Brooks Lehr. Shirlie passed away at the age of 92 and will be missed...
William J. Tell
May 18, 2024
William J. Tell of Indian Creek, beloved husband of Mary nee Morris; loving father of Laura (Brandon) Roel and Cassie; cherished grandfather of Sophie and Will; dear brother of Chris (the late Mike) Grene, Betsy (Carey) Hidaka and Dan (Alice); fond uncle of Kiki (Johan) and Jessie Grene, Dan (Katie), Cait (Brian), Chris (Sam) and Sean (Bita) Hidaka, and...
Phyllis C. (Johnston) Petersen
May 18, 2024
Phyllis C "Candi" Petersen Died May 18, 2024 at the age of 77.
Candi grew up in Highland Park and Wilmette. She moved to Glenview in 1972 where she raised her children. She loved them and was very proud of all their accomplishments. To her grandchildren she was known as "Grandi."
Candi was an account...
Mary Alice (Mutert) Lober
May 17, 2024
Mary Alice "Mitzi" Lober, 92, formerly of Mundelein and Niles, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Linda (Bill) Briody, Al (Kim), Tom (Susan), and Laura (Tom) Kukuruzovic; dear grandmother of Robert, Cristina, Ashley, Megan, Alex, Michael, Griffin, Nina, Justin, Ryan, and Sean; cherished great grandmother of 15; fond sister of the late Jeanette (John) Garrity, William...
Mary Lou (Vandenberghe) Noorts
May 15, 2024
Mary Lou Noorts, 88, of Morton Grove, formerly of Evanston and Florida, beloved wife of the late George Noorts; loving mother of Gerry (Annie) Noorts and the late Diane (Joe) Ficek; dear grandmother of Joey Ficek, George Noorts, Erik Noorts, and Molly Uchtman; special grandma of Annika and Nora Short.
Mary Lou was born Maria Louisa Vandenberghe...
Doris M. (Kanameishi) Hathy
May 10, 2024
Doris M. Hathy, 92, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late John G.; dear mother of Karen, Marianne Harding and Lisa Riles; loving grandmother of eight. Service and inurnment at Montrose Cemetery to be held privately.
Walter M. Drew
May 10, 2024
Walter M. Drew, 82, beloved husband of the late Betty; loving father of Jennifer (Matthew) Drew-Steiner and the late Michael; cherished grandfather of Quintin and Sage Steiner; dear life partner of Sherri Laney; fond brother of the late Kenneth Drzewiecki. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Wednesday from 4 p.m. until Celebration of Life...
Michael G. Obert
Apr 30, 2024
Michael G. Obert Jr., 92, of Niles; beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ann; loving father of Michael J., James and Cathy (the late Christian) Herr; dear brother of Betty (Leon) Armagost and the late Carl H. (Jan). Memorial vistation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove on Sunday June 2nd from 1:00 p.m. until time of...
Marian H. (Leider) Meek
Apr 24, 2024
Marian (Leider) Meek, age 98 was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois to Susan and Frank Leider.  She died on April 24, 2024.   Marian was married to James (Jim) Meek in 1947 and they resided in Morton Grove for nearly their entire married life of 75 years while raising their 10 children together.  Marian was a devoted wife, mother...
