Steven Mark Albert, precious son of the late Serna and Stuart Albert. Loving brother of Michael Albert. Cherished nephew to Rhea Mark and Janis Guggenheim. Treasured cousin to Randall Mark, Jeffrey Mark, David Guggenheim, Judy Guggenheim, and Joel Guggenheim. A great friend to many. Steven had the rare gift of always being present with those he met, and the unique ability to understand people from their perspective. He was also a musician and a scholar, with an inquisitive nature and a generous spirit. Funeral service Weds, 10 AM, at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Chicago Hearing Society, www.chicagohearingsociety.org, or the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation, www.rbpfoundation.org. For info: 847-256-5700.