Edward W. Ross, 96. Loving son of the late Charles and Minnie; beloved husband of the late Renee (nee Stone); wonderful father of Nanci (Andrew) Agostini, the late William (Nanta), and Ilene Ross; adored grandfather of Abigail Ross, Lauren Agostini, Caitlin Ross, and Adam and Tobie Warshawsky; dear brother of the late Esther Winston and late Howard Ross. Services private. A celebration of Ed's life will be held Thurs, Feb. 23, 2017, from 4-8 PM at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, Wolf Point Ballroom, 350 W. Mart Center Dr, Chicago IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Providence St. Mel School, 119 S. Central Park, Chicago IL 60624, https://www.psmnow.net/support/donate-2/ or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. For info: 847-256-5700.