Marlene M. Sims

Marlene M. Sims, age 90, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2026. Loving mother of Marlita Ciarlo and mother-in-law of Laura Sims. Beloved grandmother of 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Dear cousin and aunt to many. Preceded in death by her children Glen Dale Sims Jr., Glenn Henry Sims, Nancy Patti and Kirk Sims and her 4 siblings and her parents Lolita and Henry Ziems. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Private interment to be held at Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, Illinois 60475. For further information, please contact 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.