Funeral Details

Mindy Ferber passed away at home in Evanston, IL on May 6, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 27, 1954.
Mindy was the wife of Larry Marks, the mother of Sammy Marks and Shira Marcks, and the grandmother of Noam, Peretz, and Nora. She was the daughter of Norman and Florence Ferber and the sister of Rinat Ferber. Mindy graduated from Syosset High School (NY), Lafayette College (PA), and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business where she achieved an MBA in Healthcare Administration. In addition to being a hospice director, she managed organizations in retail, real estate, the arts, and other areas. She had many interests such as biking, dancing, Pickleball and Mahjong. She was a long-time member of the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation. Mindy was passionate about building community, was always willing to help organize an event and was a dedicated daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Mindy’s funeral will be on May 7, 2026 at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL. Donations in honor of Mindy’s life can be made to Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave., Evanston, Illinois 60202, jrctogether.org or The Klezmer Music Foundation, 4025 Harvard Terrace, Skokie, Illinois 60076, www.klezmermusicfoundation.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.