Fern Dermer, née Schwartz, beloved daughter of the late Eddie and Ada Schwartz; devoted wife of the late Dennis Dermer; loving mother of Blair (Brad) Schiller, Blake (Jorie) Dermer, and Chelsea Dermer; proud "Nana" of Braydon Schiller, Mason Schiller, and Brooklyn Dermer; caring sister of Donna Beth Farache; cherished friend to many. You are greatly missed and will always be loved. You were the strongest and bravest woman, and a true ultimate fighter. Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, www.donate.lls.org. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 15th at 11:00 am at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, IL. A private interment will follow. For info: call 847-256-5700.