We bid farewell to Beth Staas (Oak Park, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2024 at the age of 94. Beth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Beth may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by : her parents, August Zahn and Mary Zahn; and her husband Jim Staas. She is survived by : her children, Kris, Karen, August, Jim and David; and her sister Gertrude.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, May 5th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Unity Temple (875 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301).