Ira A. Waldman, 69. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Peckler); dear brother of Steven (Marcia) Waldman; cherished brother-in-law of Gary (late Carol) Peckler and Scott (Sheila) Peckler; loving uncle of Dr. Bradley (Dr. Mai Nguyen) Peckler and Kimberly (Glenn) Rice; proud great-uncle of Vinh, Kayla, Ian (Erin), Joshua, and Nora Peckler and Ellie Rice; will be deeply missed by many close friends. Graveside service Thursday, 12 PM, at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose Ave, Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, or to The ARK, www.arkchicago.org. For info, please call 847-256-5700.