John Simcic

John Simcic, 73, died August 22, 2002 at his home in Lake Forest where he lived for 14 years. Husband of Doris E. Simcic; father of Joy Miller, Robert S. Beyer and the late Randall Simcic; grandfather of Robert H. Miller IV, Kimberly Miller and Kathleen Simcic; brother of Mildred (the late Victor) Kozlecar, Eva (the late Raymond) Semro, Donna (Raymond) Simms, Anne (the late James R.) Hickox and the late Mary (the late Edward) Brunet; son of the late John and Anna Simcic; uncle of many nieces and nephews. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1951 where he played varsity football all four years. In 1956 he founded J. Simcic, Inc., a construction/remodeling company that was named one of the top remodeling firms in the 1990's. He was a past board member of Grand Premier Financial, Glen Flora Country Club and Development Council for Waukegan, IL. Mr. Simcic was former owner of Century 21 Maki real estate which he worked to develop into an organization with nine total offices. He also started the John Simcic Educational Foundation to assist students in need. He was an avid golfer and world traveler. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made toward mesothelioma research at the University of Chicago Medical Center, c/o Michael Jonen, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., MC2115, Chicago, IL 60637-1470 or to the American Cancer Society, 77 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL. Info, 847-234-0022.