Obituary Listing

Sep 12, 2024

Carl D. Robst, 94, of Chicago, beloved husband of the late Agnes; loving father of Catherine, Elizabeth DeCarlo, Joan Tripicchio, Carl Jr., Peter, and the late Mary Green; dear grandfather of 13; cherished great grandfather of 10. Visitation at Queen of All Saints Basilica 6280 N. Sauganash Ave. Chicago, IL 60646 Saturday, September 21st from 9:30 a.m. until time...

Sep 7, 2024

William "Bill" Archer, 71, passed away on September 7th, beloved husband of Suzanne, nee Jacobs; loving father of Blake and the late Myles; fond brother of Lyle "Chip" (Roxanne) and James "Jim" (Patty). A Celebration of Life will be held at Parkview Community Church 764 St. Charles Rd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 on Saturday, October 19th from 11:30 a.m....

Sep 5, 2024

Doris Koob (1932 – 2024) formerly of Morton Grove, Illinois , the middle of three daughters of Frank and Clara Boemmel, passed from this life in Sun City, Arizona on September 5th. She raised four sons with Hubert (Bud) Koob, her husband of 32 years who died in 1984; Michael (Sherie) of Frederick, MD, Joseph of Republic, MI, Richard...

Aug 25, 2024

Robert "Bob" W. Jernberg, 98, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of 70 years of Valetta; loving father of Kim (Jan) Mrkonich and Keith (Julie) Jernberg; dear grandfather of Jason Mrkonich; fond brother of the late Roy (Marlene) Jernberg; cherished uncle of Carol (Dennis) Dieball, Donna (William) Steuer, and Ken (Tonya) Jernberg. Memorial visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster...

Aug 14, 2024

Norma Englund, nee Suiter, 85, of Niles, beloved wife of Richard Englund; loving mother of Nancy (Brian) Kabat, Mark (Renee) Englund, and David (Terri Jo) Englund; dear grandmother of Nicholas and Vincent Kabat, Carson and Corinne Englund, and Dmitry and Dion Englund; fond sister of Charles Suiter and Richard Suiter. A celebration of life mass will be held at...

Jul 28, 2024

Lillian Schellin, 101, of Des Plaines, lifelong member of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and employed for 24 years at Siemens Gammasonics. Beloved sister of the late Alfred Schellin, William Schellin, Henry Schellin, Herman Schellin, Martha Prafke, Elmyra Lehman, and Ida Tookey; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church 9081 Maryland Ave....

Jul 17, 2024

Marlene Goodman, beloved wife of the late Harry, passed away on July 17, 2024 at the age of 91.  She died peacefully in the Northwest Chicago home where she was raised and has been owned by her family for well over a century.

Marlene was gifted with artistic talents.  She was a classically trained artist, a wonderful...

Jul 14, 2024

Ann Sisto, 98, of Morton Grove; beloved wife of the late Gaetano; dear mother of Luciano (Kathleen), Agostino and Anna (Jeff) Billing; loving grandmother of Laura (Sean) Thibeau, Anthony, Joseph (Rilie), Aaron and Alex (Kristia); cherished great grandmother of Luke, William, Ryder, Emerson, Everly and Mossimo. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove on Saturday August...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...