All Obituaries

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 service at 2:00 p.m.

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 and grandmother.  She loved nothing more than to raise her children and then keeping in close contact with all of...

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, 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 Ave., Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60601 appreciated. (847) 965-2500

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 service at 4:00 p.m. Interment private. (847) 965-2500

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 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Saturday April 20th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m....

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. to 8:00 p.m. (847) 965-2500

Deacon Joseph Tony "Butch"  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 10:00 a.m. Cremation private. Visitation Monday, April 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (847) 965-2500

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 flowers.

Ricardo R. "Hapon" Aves, 87, of Chicago, beloved husband of Corazon; loving father of Roberto (Rolliete), Carina (Rizalino) Santiago, Rico (Rowena), and Caroline (Kenneth) Chung; dear grandfather of Riffvan, Ian, Kyle, Janea, Illor, Kristen, Justin, and Alexander; cherished great grandfather of Arkei; fond brother of Divina (the late Ricardo) Aves. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 a.m. until time of the...