Howard J. Kurland, 77. Beloved husband for 26 years of Marlene; devoted father of Heather (Kellie Owens) Kurland, Emily Kurland, and Matt (Erika) Voigt; proud grandfather of Everest and Leonardo Voigt; treasured brother of Jeffrey (Suzanne Schultz) Kurland and the late Myra Kurland; loving uncle of Daniel K. Kurland and Cantor Alexandra Kurland. Howard was a lifelong elementary school teacher with a love for family, cars, jazz, and baseball. He will be deeply missed. Funeral service Thursday, Sept. 2, 10 AM at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Night Ministry, www.thenightministry.org. For funeral and shiva info: 847-256-5700.