Wilmette, IL Obituaries

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 ...

George Brent (Balasa) passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 9, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Nancy J. Brent; daughters Dawn Brent, Sari Farne (Tim Farne), Pamela Cohen (Michael Cohen)...

Shirley Ann Schneider, born on July 14, 1935, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 90. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Wilmette, IL. She was a devoted mother, grammy, and great grammy, k...

Mary Ann Jentel, 90, of Evanston; beloved wife of the late Peter Jentel; loving mother of Dr. Jacques (Kimberley) Jentel and the late Paul Jentel; proud grandmother of Isabella, Gabriel, Spencer and G...

Stanley Scherr, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a resident of Chicago, Illinois. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 13, 12:00 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery, 99...

Michael 'Mickey' Schwartz (who was less than 2 weeks shy of his birthday) passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2026. Mickey, an accomplished dentist, athlete, and workout enthusiast was the son ...

Mark Silver, 76, of Palatine. Beloved fiancé of Patty Lee and devoted stepfather to Michael Grudt; loving father of Lauren (Steven) Weiss and Jason (Kathy) Silver; proud grandfather of Louden, Evie,...

Kathryn Combs Kaplan passed away on January 29, 2026. She lived in Lake Forest, Illinois, but her story began in Binghamton, New York, where she was born to Raymond E. Combs and Joyce S. Combs. Kathy...

Art Edelstein, age 91, died peacefully at home with his wife, Phyllis Edelstein, on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Art lived a full and happy life. He believed in serendipity, which, he often quoted ...

Betty Jane Fitzgerald, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Wilmette on January 27, 2026, with her loving family. Betty Jane was born in Chicago on July 10, 1945. Betty Jane graduated from Fenge...

Robert Herbert Young (Bob), 78, passed away on January 27, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home in Glencoe, Illinois. Born on September 16, 1947, in Chicago, Bob was a deeply engaged member of ...

Evelyn Gottlieb, 98 of Chicago, IL, has departed this earthly plane. She was the elder daughter of Albert and Jean Lieberman, sister to Roslyn, all of whom have preceded her in passing. She grew up in...

Harold Solochek, born July 14, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marsha Solochek (née Zurkoff); his parents, William and Mary S...

Barbara Falk, 90, of Morton Grove. Loving mother of Annalee (Stephen) King and Phillip (Karen) Falk; proud grandmother of Ashley King, Corie (Charlie) Rotman and Victoria Nicole Pearl Falk and great ...

Jesse Perman, born on September 14, 1929, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 96. Jesse was the beloved son of the late Fannie and Louis Perman, and proud brother of the late Gerald Perman...

Edward “Ted” Frederick Bokhof passed away unexpectedly due to complications from dementia at his home in Skokie, Illinois, on January 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, H. Steel Bokhof ...

Nolan Ross Sumberg, born on May 10, 1966, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 59. He was the beloved son of Brenda and the late Alan Sumberg; cherished brother of Paige (JT) Tolson. A gr...

Ann Jonaitis, a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, and advocate, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. She was intelligent, kind, patient, and endlessly giving. Beloved wife of the late Cha...

Beatrice Stieber, née Kramer, was born on December 14, 1922, passed away on January 19, 2026. Bea was married for 52 years to her husband, the late Robert Stieber. She is survived by her children, Ja...

Joanne "Nonny" Liberman passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on November 29, 1935, Nonny lived a life full of love and dedication to her family and community. She is survived by he...

Elisabeth F. Stein, born on November 17, 1926, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 99. Loving wife of the late Dr. Robert J. Stein; caring mother of Ty (Carole) Stein and Peter ...

Frances Don Roston, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Glenview, Illinois. Frances was born on April 1, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to Beatrice and Reuben Don. She grew up in the R...

William Yagerman, born on February 5, 1942, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 83.

Valentina Lemesheva, 86, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on January 10, 2026. She was born on December 20, 1939, in Birakan, Russia, to Konstantin Korzh and Fekla Grinberg. She immigrated with her f...

Malcolm Dalkoff of Wilmette, Illinois, passed away on January 8, 2026 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Selma, loving father of Jeremy and Amy, and devoted grandfather of Aiden. Writer, book lover, ...

Phil’s family are extremely saddened by his passing. He is no doubt playing guitar, practicing his golf swing and telling astoundingly bad dad jokes to the angels as we speak. Born in Melbourne, Aust...

Steven Howard Gistenson, 65, of Deerfield, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on January 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of Susan (née Schultz); lov...

Vicki Peterson Martin (Bosler) of Wilmette passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on February 25, 1939, Vicki was the beloved daughter of Elwood and Jane Peterson of Kenil...

Former Delphos resident of 50 years, Betty Gressel, passed away on the morning of December 31, 2025 in Austin, Texas where she lived since 2013 near her loving family. Betty and her identical twin, D...

Eugene “Gene” Gutan passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Sharon (Minevich) and daughters Marcy Gutan and Rhonda (Tom) Mangan. He was the lovi...

David J. Kuffner David J. Kuffner, AIA, healthcare architect and partner, principal, and Chairman of the Board, with O’Donnell, Wicklund, Pigozzi and Peterson Architects (later Cannon Design), passed ...

Annette “Cookie” Evins, 82, of Northbrook. Beloved wife of Harvey Evins; loving mother of Mark (Jennifer) Evins, Lisa (Leo) Babinat and Darci (Michael) Rozner; proud grandmother of Erin Evins, Morgin ...

Jane Ellen Ronsheim Ring, 81, of Evanston, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025. Jane was born in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Julian and Sally Bober Ronsheim, and grew up in Gr...

Thomas (Tom or “Tommy”) Eshoo, of Chicago, went home to his Eternal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 23, 2025, at age 82, with his beloved wife, Lisa Bangs at his bedside. Tom met Lisa when t...

Floretta (Flo) Adler Weiss (January 10, 1929 – December 23, 2025) was described throughout her life as “the nicest person”. Cherished for her kindness, sharp wit and hosting prowess, she was passionat...

Stephen Martin Taxe, 84, of Northbrook. Beloved husband for 48 years of Alyce Taxe; fond cousin of Marty (late Joyce) Taxe; cherished son of the late Eugene and Sally Taxe; proud uncle of many nieces...

Maxine Friedman, age 86 nee Freeman beloved wife of the late Laurence. Dear mother of Renee (Ken) Williams, Ellyn (Alan) Reback and Richard (Teresa) Friedman. Cherished Bub of Erin Williams, Hannah (C...

Barbara L. Neiman, born on November 5, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 96. She was a resident of New York, New York. A graveside service will be held at Me...

Barry Kornick, born on January 27, 1949, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 76. He was a resident of Chicago. He was the beloved brother of Randi Kornick and cherished son of the late Ma...

Melanie Sue Portnoy Janulis passed away unexpectedly on December 13. Beloved daughter of the late Harold and Roslyn Portnoy, doting mother of Anton Janulis and completely besotted grandmother of Elio ...

Lois Ruth Lasky (née Gawron), a true daughter of Chicago, passed away peacefully on December 14, three days shy of her 102nd birthday at home surrounded by her family. Devoted wife of the late Marti...

Ted Mann, 79, of Los Angeles and previously of Wilmette, IL, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2025. Born in Chicago to Julia and Ira Mann, survived by beloved wife Paulette and son Ben. After gradua...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mort Skidelsky, 86, who passed away on December 12, 2025. Mort was dedicated to his family and the Jewish community. He was known for his generous spirit...

Sheila Libman (née Goldberg) of Arlington Heights, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, passed away on December 11, 2025. She is survived by her children Ronald (Mischa) Libman, Ilene (Joseph) Seligmann, a...

Kevin Michael Kaitchuck, age 64 of Morton Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 11, 2025. He fought a courageous three-year battle with prostate cancer. Kevi...

Marsha Lindmark nee' Fishman, devoted wife of the late Jim; dedicated and loving daughter of the late Sam and Gertrude Fishman; sister and best friend to Hilde Fishman Healy (Gary); adoring aunt to Tr...

Barney Sidler (Ajszyndler) passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Anita (Zussman) Sidler; loving father of Sheri (Sheldon) Fluke, Gayle (David) Bernhaut and Lisa (Mic...

Jack Erwin Levitt, 94, passed away in the south suburbs of Chicago on December 9, 2025. Growing up on Chicago's West Side, a graduate from Roosevelt University and a Homewood resident for 53 years, Ja...

James David Meyers passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 25, 1936, Jim lived a full and joyful life defined by wit, warmth, and...