Funeral Details

David Alan Marks

December 19, 1934 - April 4, 2023

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Service

Makom Solel Lakeside
1301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Clergy

Rabbi Evan Moffic
Cantor Jay O’Brien
Makom Solel Lakeside

Interment

Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, Illinois 60076
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Shiva

Mason Residence
900 Summit Drive
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.940.7666
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Following the service until 5PM.
Thursday 6PM - 9PM
Family will be available for calls of condolences.

Memorial Contributions

Makom Solel Lakeside
1301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
www.mymakom.org
and
March of Dimes
1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 1300
Arlington, Virginia 22202
www.marchofdimes.com





OBITUARY

David Alan Marks, age 88 of Deerfield, passed away on April 4, 2023. His devoted wife and best friend of 60 years, Lois (Stretch) Marks predeceased him. He is survived by his cherished daughters Susan Mason (Larry), Ellen Marks (Alex Kandel) and Jami Jacobs (Michael); his adored grandchildren Samantha Renton (James), Sarah Mason, Zoe Mason, Caleb Marks-Kandel, Ethan Jacobs, Ben Jacobs, Hope Marks-Kandel and his sister Roberta (Gene) Douglis. In addition to his wife Lois, he is predeceased by his granddaughter, Verity Marks-Kandel. David was the project architect for Water Tower Place and designed many other notable buildings throughout the Chicago area and the world as a principal at Loebl Schlossman and Hackl. He used his many talents to help others through his work with Shriners Children’s Hospital, the Salvation Army and the Deerfield Plan Commission. He even designed the chapel at Makom Solel Lakeside. He was also a talented painter, specializing in figurative work. David was an avid tennis player at Bannockburn Club and Birchwood Club for many years. Most of all, he loved his family. He adored his wife Lois and was the most devoted, patient and loving husband. He was a true inspiration and always there for his children and grandchildren. He loved them with all his heart. Service Wednesday 10:30AM at Makom Solel Lakeside, 1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park, IL 60035. Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Makom Solel Lakeside, www.mymakom.org, and March of Dimes, 1550 Crystal Dr, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22202 www.marchofdimes.com. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.


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Dear Ellen and family: Ed joins me in sending our love to you and all your family and we are thinking of you following the death of your beloved dad. While we did not have the pleasure of meeting him, reading this extraordinary obituary attests to a life well-lived. I hope we will be able to raise a toast to his life one day soon (and how we would love to see some of his paintings…We know they must hang proudly in your home) Thinking of you during this difficult time, Ed Comber and Tim Warmath

Tim Warmath
April 4, 2023
Ellen and family, I was so sorry to learn about your Dad’s passing, and Seth, Sonya and I are thinking about you all at this enormously difficult time. Such a beautiful tribute to your amazing Dad. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Sending much love. Vicki

Vicki Marmorstein
April 4, 2023

Enjoyed visiting with David from the time he moved in the neighborhood with Lois. Our visits, especially on the
Driveway was inspiring. Always loved their smiles.
David and I were on the Board and I was amazed at his input and knowledge.
During the Pandemic Harriet and Stan were kind enough to invite David and I for dinner where I got to enjoy and know him better.
I’ll treasure his memories.
He truly will be missed

Carole Kagan
April 4, 2023
Ellen and family,

Mi and I are very sorry to hear of David's passing. Although we didn't have the opportunity to meet him, we admire that he was a distinguished member of his profession and, most importantly, loving and present when it came to his family and his community. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time, and we know that you will cherish the many wonderful memories you have of David. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Upton Au and Zhenhua Mi

Upton Au
April 5, 2023
So very sorry for your loss.
Arline and Rich Nechtow

Arline Nechtow
April 5, 2023
Ellen and family: Akiko and I are so sad to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

With deepest condolences and sympathy,
Dominic and Akiko Yoong

Dominic Yoong
April 6, 2023
Ellen and family,

Our family's thoughts are with you all at this time. So sorry to hear about your loss. The Burnafords

Doug Burnaford
April 6, 2023