Ilene Ellen Strauss Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2025-07-15T17:15:00
End: 2025-07-15T17:15:00
Location: Shalom Chapel Service Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ilene Ellen Strauss of Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on July 12, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ilene Ellen Strauss to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Stuart; and her parents, Joseph Kostow and Gladys Kostow. She is survived by: her sons, Kent (Diane) and Ross Strauss (Sandra); her grandchildren, Lennon, Oliver, Willow, Louisa and Solomon; and her sister Marlene Kaplan (late Howard). She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to: Northwest Community Hospital Animal Assisted Therapy, c/o Wellness Center, 900 W. Central, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

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Shalom Chapel Service Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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