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...
Cynthia (Swanberg) Ryzewicz
Apr 22, 2024
Cynthia Ryzewicz, 64, at rest April 22nd; beloved wife of Jeffrey; dear mother of Amy; loving sister of Carol Mandelke and Sheri Lehnert. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove on Saturday April 27th from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. Entombment to be held privately.
Allan John Disalvo
Apr 21, 2024
Allan John DiSalvo, 77, of Morton Grove, beloved son of the late John and LaVerne. Visitaton at Jerusalem Lutheran Church 6218 Capulina Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Cancer Society 225 N. Michigan...
Chris M. Sandowski
Apr 16, 2024
Chris M. Sandowski, 62, of Chicago, beloved son of the late Elizabeth and Eugene; loving brother of Nick (Gina) Sandowski and Lisa (Rick) Palandri; dear uncle of Samantha and Nicholas Sandowski, and Jake and Will Peiser. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 on Sunday, April 21st from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral...
Shirley Ann (Krueger) Sonne
Apr 13, 2024
Shirley Ann Sonne of Morton Grove, beloved wife of William "Bill"; dear mother of Teresa "Terry" Irpino and Sherry Sonne Quinlan; loving grandmother of Rebekah Irpino, Tara (Joseph) Tines, Colin Quinlan, Joseph Irpino and Michael Quinlan; cherished great grandmother of Joseph Thomas Tines and Emma Louise Tines; fond sister of Dorothy (Vince) Rieck. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home...
Paul Edward Jetter
Apr 9, 2024
Paul Edward Jetter, 75, of Mt. Prospect, beloved husband of Cindy; loving father of Charlotte (Mike) Dahlen, Stephanie, Diana, and Craig; dear grandfather of 6; cherished great grandfather of 2. Funeral service at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, April 13th at 12:30 p.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday, April 12th from 4:00 p.m....
Joseph Tony Valdez
Apr 7, 2024
Deacon Joseph Tony "Butch"Â Valdez, 68, of Chicago, loving brother of Fr. Mario, Reuben, Daphne, and Grant; dear uncle of Maricar, Margarita, Maydel, Mariz, and Melissa Grace. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tuesday, April 16th at 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053. Funeral mass at...
Debra A. (Dunning) Estry
Apr 7, 2024
Debra A. Estry, 70, of Arlington Heights, beloved wife of Glenn; loving mother of Aaron (Beth) and Michael (Deirdre); cherished grandmother of Charlotte; dear sister of Mary O'Young, Patrick Dunning and Kathleen Semelka. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Friday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 4:00 p.m. Cremation private. Please omit...
