Funeral Details

Sylvia Stillman, of Evanston, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully one week after her 93rd birthday.

Born Sylvia Rotheiser, the daughter of Jennie Kerstein, Sylvia grew up in a Jewish orphanage—an experience that shaped her independence, resilience, and lifelong appreciation for community. She spent much of her adult life in Chicago before later making her home in Evanston.

Sylvia was married to Paul Stillman, who preceded her in death, and with whom she shared an important chapter of her life.

Professionally, Sylvia worked for many years as an office manager for a prominent law firm, where she was respected for her reliability, intelligence, and dedication. In her later years, she continued working as an office assistant, a role she valued for the friendships and sense of purpose it provided.

Sylvia had a deep love of world travel and found great joy in exploring cultures through their food, delighting in virtually every ethnic cuisine. She was also an enthusiastic lover of theater and movies, and a devoted fan of Michael Jordan during his legendary playing years. Until she was no longer able, she loved driving around in her cherished Subaru, often wearing hats from the funky sixties and her signature oversized glasses.

She was unfailingly kind and remarkably sweet, with never an unkind word to say about her fellow human beings.

In her later years, she was lovingly cared for with devotion and kindness by her caregivers, Sheri and Lola, whose compassion brought her comfort and companionship.

She will be deeply missed by nieces Dawn Sullivan and Jeni Nudell (Corcoran), nephews Mark Brines and Mayer Nudell, and her dear friends Denise Chodl and David Perry.

Graveside service Thursday, May 21st, 9 AM, Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60076. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website.
Sylvia had a great love of animals and would appreciate any help for those in need, A & S Rescue, Inc., c/o Silvia Simmons, 29027 West Kristy Lane, Cary, Illinois 60013. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com