Lester “Les” J. Steffens, 84, formerly of Morton Grove, WWII Army tailgunner, beloved husband of the late La Verne, nee Bergstrom, and Gladys, nee Ambuehl; loving father of Candace (Bob) English, Leslie (Steve) Primus and Brian (Cara); dear grandfather of Kim Ortega, Michelle (Brian) Crook, Sarah, Greg, Larissa and Anya Primus, Lindsey and Brianne Steffens; cherished great-grandfather of Dustin and Jessica Ortega, Madison and Riley Crook; fond brother of Dorothy Basting, Katherine Pischel and Elaine Steffens. Funeral service Saturday, 11 a.m. at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to favorite charity appreciated. Sign online guestbook at www.simkinsfuneralhome.com. 847-965-2500
