Funeral Details

Frederick Arnold Stevens, age 85

Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband for 38 years to Ilene. Loving father of Danielle (Michael) Schneider, Kerry Stevens, Scott (Petra) Stevens, Toni Ross, Molly (Bob) Harley and Rick (Crista) Johnson, and the late Brett Stevens. Loving grandfather of 12, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. Fond brother-in-law of Alan (Karen) Berkowsky and Gina Petit. Loving uncle, cousin, and dear friend to everyone who knew him. Fred’s devotion to his family, his sense of humor, and his wonderful smile will be missed. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the interment service will be private. We will be reciting Kaddish over zoom and we will have a celebration of life at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers and food, donations can be made to: Arnold Schumer Scholarship Fund c/o Center for Independent Futures, 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201, Michael I. Jacobson Gomle Fund, 195 North Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, www.gomlefund.org, or Beth Am Food Pantry c/o Congregation Beth Am: bethambg.org/temple-donation/. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com