Wilmette, IL Obituaries

Shirley Neems of Northbrook, IL passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, following a short illness. Shirley was born on September 27, 1930 to Max and Anna Kasten in Chicago. She attended Roosevelt H...

Dick Baer, son of Ted and Genevieve Baer of Chicago, passed away on April 16, 2026 at his home in Wilmette, IL at the age of 105. He is survived by Phyllis, his loving wife of 73 years, sons Geoffrey ...

Marks Gordon passed on April 14, 2026. He was 95 years old. He was the youngest of two sons of Ben and Ida Gordon and the last member of his generation of the large Chicago-based Gordon family. He is ...

Robert "Bob" Luckman was truly a larger-than-life character — unique, one of a kind, and blessed with a wonderful sense of humor that brought joy to those around him. He adored his family and treasure...

Sherwin A. Swartz - Born April 18, 1929 in Chicago, IL, passed away April 11, 2026 in Springfield, IL. Sherwin was the devoted son of the late Maurice and Lydia (nee Perper) Swartz; loving brother of...

Maxine (née Gerber) Greenberg, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13th at the age of 95. Married 68 years to Gary Greenberg z”l, they had three sons Dr. Craig (Lynne), Dr. Bruce (Shari) and ...

Harold Nelson Farber, 89, of Skokie Illinois. Harold Farber was born in Chicago to Isadore and Mary Farber. Harold worked for over 40 years as a pharmacist, owning several pharmacies including Foster ...

Phyllis Lapin (née of Friedman), age 96, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on May 28, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, Phyllis developed a love of art early in life. After ...

Thomas S. Schlau, age 73, passed away surrounded by family on April 7, 2026. Beloved husband of Sherry (née Rosenstein) Schlau, with whom he shared a lifetime of memories. He was a proud and devoted f...

Carolyn A. Levy passed on April 9, 2026, at the age of 100.

Lori Lustbader Ashworth, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and wife, passed away on April 8, 2026 at home with her family. Born April 13th, 1964, in Chicago, IL, she grew up in Glencoe with her pare...

Howard S. Glick passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at age 91. He is survived by his wife, Anneliese (Nieman), with whom he was married for 62 years. He was the father of Rebecca (Glick) Cain, the ...

Michael Korsky passed away on April 6 after a long battle with cancer. Michael was a devoted family man who deeply cherished time with his loved ones. He found joy in life’s simple, everyday moments ...

Lyubov Khmelnitskaya passed on April 5, 2026, at the age of 86. A Funeral Service will be held at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL 60091, US, on April 9, 2026, at 11:00...

Mark Robert Travis passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication that touched all who knew him. Mark lived with intention, excelling in his field, and cherishing those he lov...

James Ford Donoghoe passed on April 3, 2026, at the age of 86.

Arthur A. Serck, 87, of Northbrook. Beloved husband of Judy Serck; loving father of Susan (Joel) Bersh and Steve (Michelle) Serck; proud grandfather of Sam (Jamie) Bersh, Danny Bersh, Jonathan Bersh,...

Barbara Jean Blinderman, nee Cohen, 93, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 in Greensboro, NC. Born and raised in Hyde Park, Chicago, she was a long-time resident of the North Shore in Wilmette a...

John was born on June 19, 1942 in Detroit, MI to John and Helen (Dryden) Cates. John was also the proud and protective brother of his sister, Pamela, born six years later. One of his earliest memories...

Leslie Hochman Cohen, of Wilmette, IL, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Brian Cohen for 39 years; loving mother of Samantha Cohen Dhuyvetter (Schuylar) and Matthe...

Elaine Gutheim (née Lobelson) died on March 24, surrounded by her loving family in her Wilmette home where she lived for over 65 years. Born in Chicago to Jean and Manny Lobelson on April 3,1933, Elai...

Karen Green, 76, died after a brief hospitalization on March 20, 2026. Karen was the loving sister of Howard (Rosemary) Green, the late Michael J. Green, and the late Susan C. Green; daughter of the ...

Brian Jason Hurst, age 56, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2026. Brian was a devoted father, survived by his three sons, Evan, Jonathan, and Joey. His boys were his greatest pride and accomplishmen...

Francine Getzoff, née Warshauer passed away on March 17, 2026. Born on November 21,1942 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Idelle and Barney Warshauer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, a...

In Loving Memory of Robert John "Arch" Archibald June 8, 1943 – March 16, 2026 Robert John Archibald, affectionately known to all as “Arch,” passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. A man of precisi...

Dr. Nathan Norman Birnberg passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026.  During his final days, he was surrounded by family, their love and shared memories. Nathan was born in a Displaced Persons camp in...

Harriet K. Babbitt (née Klapman), age 103, of Evanston, beloved wife of the late Martin D. Babbitt; loving mother of the late Jeffrey (former spouse, the late Laurel Babbitt) and the late Cary Babbitt...

Tsetsiliya Sheynberg passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 96. Born May 3, 1929, Tsetsiliya lived in Arlington Heights, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held at Weinstein & Piser Funer...

Alla Veitsman (née Krul), age 71, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. Born on May 8, 1954, in Kiev, Ukraine, Alla was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sist...

Betty Gene Elkin (nee Lee), a devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away in her home in Glenview, Illinois on March 7, 2026 at the age of 92. Betty is survived by her daughters Karen, Laurie (K...

Our beloved mother, Agathe Enique Exumé, 94 years young, Vernon Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, surrounded by family members. Born on April 3, 1931, in Fond-des-Blancs,...

Seymour Israel Politinsky, 88, of Northbrook. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Politinsky, nee Verona; dear father of Michael (Karen) Politinsky and Shari (Mark) Schreiber; proud grandfather of Geo...

Anna Tenenbaum passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on August 15, 1939, she was a resident of Chicago, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Hom...

Alan C Lunsik passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 85. Born December 12, 1940, Alan was a resident of Skokie, Illinois. A Memorial Service will be held at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home,...

Francine Sandra Levine, 60, of Chicago. Beloved wife of Steven Freeman; cherished sister of Darryl (Patricia) Levine, Diane Levine and Rhonda (Martin) Bariff; loving aunt of Jeri (Neil) Block, Mae Bar...

Syril Gilbert (nee Garland) passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She is survived by her loving daughter Roselynn Gilbert Don (Gary Hutter); cherished grandchildren David Don (Manizha R...

Steven Alsberg, 83, of Skokie, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on February 22. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, taking care of everyone in his family before himself. S...

Jack A Umansky, born on May 27, 1936, passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 89. He was a resident of Vernon Hills, Illinois. Jack was the beloved husband of Florence Umansky; loving father ...

Dolores (Grama Dolly) Siegel beloved wife of the late Ronald Siegel for 65 plus years. Devoted mother of Neal (Debi) Siegel, Edward Siegel, Helen Siegel, and the late Bryna Friedman; caring mother-in...

Diane Emily Schwab, 72, of St. John, Indiana, was born in Chicago to Harry and Magrit Sugar. She adored her parents, who instilled in her a deep love for learning and family. An exemplary student, Di...

Steven Alan Rock passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 72. Steven was a resident of Northbrook, Illinois. A Memorial Service will be held at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie ...

Eric Nathan Kahl, 31, of Glenview, Illinois. Beloved son of David and Karen Kahl, loving brother of Matthew and Nina Kahl, cherished grandson of Ada (late Donald) Kahl and the late Alvin and Yetta Hof...

Though she had not called it home in decades, Roberta Barron, née Yellin, was a New Yorker through and through. Born and raised in New York City, she carried its strength, intelligence, and unmistaka...

Beth Resnik Newman, was born February 13, 1959, and passed away February 15, 2026. Beloved wife of Eugene Newman; loving mother of Harel Resnik Newman; cherished daughter of the late Bernard "Buddy"...

Shirley Rose Tross, 98, of Wilmette passed away on Friday, Feb. 13 surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago in 1927. She married Irving Tross in 1946, and they were together for 67 years un...

Lyudmila Gilman, born on May 9, 1955, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 70. She was a resident of Skokie, Illinois. Lyudmila was the beloved wife of Michael Gilman, loving mother of ...

We are heartbroken to share that our beloved Warren “Sonny” Lupel passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, surrounded by family at Northwestern Hospital. A devoted husband, brother, father, grand...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Poulos, a devoted family man, gifted stylist, loyal friend, and beloved member of his community. Born in 1940 in the West side of Chicago...