Cary Kerbel

Cary Barnett Kerbel , 57, of Evanston, passed away May 16 surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with lymphoma. Cary received his Architecture degree from the University of Illinois in 1979 and was a member of the American Institute of Architects. He contributed much to the face of Chicago with his artistic building talents as a visible legacy for all to see. He built single-family homes & award-winning multi-unit buildings throughout Chicago including the Bucktown, Lincoln Park & Edgewater neighborhoods. At the time of his passing, he was near completion of a townhouse project in Ottawa, IL. Cary lived his life with style and passion. He was an elite athlete, having competed in world class Nordic ski races in the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland. In summer, Cary was an avid sailor, competing with his father on their boat, KIII, in area races, including numerous Race to Mackinac regattas. When not sailing, he could be found cycling or paddling the local waterways. Cary is survived by his parents, Irving & Violet Kerbel, of Lincolnwood; brothers Darrell (Kathy Zipperer) Kerbel and Michael Kerbel, of Skokie; and sister Kimberly (Michael) Rowe, of Evanston; loving uncle of Elliott and Sydney Kerbel ; and Emma, Jeremy and Annalise Rowe; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation Tuesday May 19, 4:00 to 9:00 pm at the Rowe residence, 2019 Colfax St in Evanston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lymphoma And Leukemia Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605, 914-949-5213, www.lls.org.