Ben Siegel

Ben Siegel, age 68.

Beloved husband of Michelle Siegel, nee Karlins. Dear father of Margie (Joe) Benak and Andy Siegel. Proud Papa of Isaac. Cherished brother of Sheldon (Linda) Siegel and brother-in-law of Mike (Myrna) Karlins and Russ (Laura) Karlins. Fond uncle of Alan Siegel, Matt Karlins, Marissa (Mike) Maklyn, Monica (Cameron) Lawrence, and the late Stephen (Lauren) Siegel. Treasured great-uncle of Sedona. Loving cousin of Joe, Jan, and Julia Garber, Sandy Weinstein (Beryl), and Larry (Michelle) Weinstein.

Ben was a lifelong and enthusiastic fan of the Chicago Bears, Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks and the Illinois Fighting Illini. He was also an avid golfer, bowler, and bocce baller. He loved to watch his children play sports, and he was a caring and loyal friend.

Service Tuesday 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Interment Waldheim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Ste 550, Chicago, Illinois 60631, www.give.abta.org/stephensiegel or to Marklund 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva, Illinois 60134, www.marklund.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com