Esther Elias, nee Cohen, 103, reached the end of her journey on the morning of September 15th. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Elias; devoted mother of the late Mark (Maureen) Elias and the late Sheldon (Kathleen) Elias; proud grandmother of Melissa (Jered Gummere) Elias, Brian (Kyle McAdams) Elias, Jessica (Chara) Elias; great grandmother to Eloise Gummere; daughter of the late Morris and Sarah Cohen; caring sister to her nine siblings. Esther was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Chicago after high school where she met her husband of 52 years. She was a longtime Skokie and Lincolnwood resident who spent many years of her life at Bell & Howell. She was actively involved in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for many years. She loved to read and she loved her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society. A graveside service will be held at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL on Monday, September 20th at 12:00 pm. For info: call 847-256-5700.