Funeral Details

Jackie Pickus

March 5, 1938 - January 4, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12 Noon

Service

North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022
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Clergy

Rabbi Lisa Greene
North Shore Congregation Israel

Interment

Am Echod Cemetery
3100 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
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Shiva

North Shore Congregation Israel-Frank Hall
1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022
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Tuesday 4PM-8PM

Memorial Contributions

American Macular Degeneration Foundation
PO Box 515
Northampton, Massachusetts 01061
www.macular.org
or
CLL Foundation (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia)
c/o Blood Cancer United-Donor Services
PO Box 98018
Washington, DC 20090-8018
www.bloodcancerunited.org




OBITUARY

Jackie Pickus nee Livingston, age 87

Beloved wife of the late Edward I. Pickus. Loving mother of Ilene (Bob) Witucki and Ted (Beth) Pickus. Proud grandmother of Lauren, Ali (Carl) Corsi, and Adam (Annie) Witucki, Zach (Laura) Tischleder, Dylan Tischleder, Noah (Sydney) Pickus and Lily (Austin) LaBorwit. Dear sister of Elizabeth (the late Terry) Hogan, Diane (the late Ron) Sheptak, the late Jill (Ed) Newman, the late Ruth Dady, and the late Donna Witikka. Loving aunt of many. Service Tuesday 12PM at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. Interment Am Echod Cemetery in Waukegan, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061, www.macular.org or CLL Foundation (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), c/o Blood Cancer United-Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018, www.bloodcancerunited.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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My deepest condolence. Jackie and Eddy were friends and neighbors on North Bonnie Brook Lane for many years. I have many fond memories of our times together. Ted and Ilene you are in my thoughts. Remember the good times.

Ken Glick
January 5, 2026
Sherri and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May your mom‘s memory be a blessing.

Kerry Wolfe
January 5, 2026
To the sweetest Nonnie & #1 WGN fan,

May she rest peacefully and know how truly loved she was.

Sending your family all of our love,

Lauren & Sean

Lauren Formica
January 5, 2026
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time.

Amy Lieberstein
January 5, 2026
Blessed are the memories you created in life and remembered forever.

Glenn Beausoleil
January 6, 2026
I am so very sorry for your loss.

Janis Kirshner
January 6, 2026
Teddy and Ilene,

I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your Mom. Jackie was a dignified woman whom I admire and respect. She was a significant part of my life for a time I will always treasure. I will remember her with great fondness and love.

My thoughts are with you and your families.

Nancy

Nancy Zadigian Fine
January 6, 2026
May her memory always be eternal- She must have been a wonderful human being - she raised an amazing Son like you. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love
Stacy

Anastasia Dossas
January 6, 2026
How very sorry I am to hear this news. My heart breaks for all of you. I was blessed to know this amazing woman. She was such a beautiful soul. My deepest condolences. Love and prayers to all of you

Gail McCoy
January 6, 2026
Ted,
Sending sincere condolences to you and your entire family at this very sad time.

Marcia Shanin
January 6, 2026
It was a privilege to be able to stream dear Jackie's beautiful service today. She was indeed loved.
Jackie and Eddy, Joe and I were old Waukegan friends, sharing many great times in Waukegan, Lake Forest, Palm Desert, Florida, the Northwoods of Wisconsin and other places too numerous to mention.
Jackie and I also shared many a glass of K.J thoughout the years!
It's hard to loose such a good friend. What would we do without Faith?

Mimi Burke
January 6, 2026
My memories go back to our early days in Waukegan when we were all just married and active at Am Echod. Fun times with the Social Club. Eddie and J ack were friends since childhood. It was a great time in Wauegan where everyone was friendly. Jackie loved being at Glen Flora Coutntry Club playing golf or cards. Good times. I only have happy thoughts of Jaçkie.
Barbara Blumberg

Barbara BLUMBERG
January 6, 2026
My sincerest condolences. I have fond memories of Jackie and the family from our days in Waukegan and at Am Echod. May her memory always be a blessing.

JoAnne Blumberg
January 6, 2026
We are so sorry to hear of Jackie’s death. My husband and I spent many happy hours playing bridge on Friday nights in Lake Forest with Jackie and Eddie. They were so much fun to be with and good bridge partners. May she resti in peace.

Emily and John Costigan

Emily Costigan
January 7, 2026