Funeral Details

Wendy Ru Cheskis

April 2, 1947 - March 7, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, March 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Lisa Bellows
Congregation Beth Am

Interment

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Shiva

Cheskis Residence
1818 N. Mitchell
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Friday upon return from the cemetery until 6pm, Saturday from 7pm until 9pm, Sunday from 1pm until 6pm and 7pm until 9pm and Monday from 7pm until 9pm

Memorial Contributions

American Parkinson’s Disease Association
P.O. Box 61420
Staten Island, New York 10306
www.apdaparkinson.org
or
Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS)
1997 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614
www.pawschicago.org
or
American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123
www.cancer.org




OBITUARY

Wendy Ru Cheskis, nee Bell, 76

Cherished mother of Amy (Eugene Wesley) Palmer. Adored Nana of Brittany, Jordan, Ethan, and Kaeden. Mother-in-law to Donald A. Palmer. Dear sister of Eve (Marc) Galanter. Fond aunt of Seth, Rachel, and Sarah Galanter. Service Friday, 1:00pm at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom Cemetery. To view the funeral online, please visit our website. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306 www.apdaparkinson.org and Pets Are Worth Saving, (PAWS) 1997 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 www.pawschicago.org and the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 www.cancer.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Sending peace, love, light to your family. May her memory be a blessing.

Lori Gayhart
March 7, 2024
Sal, Rosa and Wendy met through a Chavurah through Congregation Beth Am. Our friendship blossomed from that moment on. Shared weddings, births of our grandchildren, birthdays, anniversaries, went to dinners, theatres, services, moves from one residence to another, walks, and especially, long talks. A hard working , ethical woman who was goal-focused and, most of all, loved with all her heart. No double agendas with Wendy, you knew exactly what was on her mind and we loved her for that and so many other things. Her devotion to her family was unquestionable, she was their rock. Wendy, you will be missed and you leave a legacy that will make you proud. You’ve taken a small piece of our hearts with you and you shall be remembered. Love you!!!!!

Salomon & Rosa Yaker
March 7, 2024
Amy, my heart breaks for you. Stay strong my friend. Thoughts go out to you & your family. Hugs to you all.

Heather Sherry
March 7, 2024
I'm so sorry about your loss. You remain in my prayers

Adam Maybloom
March 8, 2024
Dear Amy,
I am so very sorry.
I have not spoken to you or your Mom in quite a long time but, I would think about her or you when something came to my mind about you or her.
Your Mom was one special person and the way she loved was the world and back.
She would speak about your Aunt also.
Your Mom will always be with you and your children and watching over you.
Please take care of yourself and be a Mother to your children like she was to you.
Ron and Fran

Fran Martin
March 9, 2024