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Mitchell Willens Obituary

Mitchell David Willens, age 65, beloved father of Laney (Alan) Elterman and Shane Willens. Loving brother of Jennifer (Cary) Drazner, Jeremy Willens, Kenneth (Debbie) Willens, Matthew (Nancy) Willens. Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews and revered by many cousins and friends. Graveside service Monday, 1 PM at Jewish Oakridge Cemetery, 4301 W. Roosevelt, Hillside, IL 60162. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to an animal charity of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 10, 2023.

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Toni Verschoore

July 5, 2025

To the Willens Families, I am so sorry to just hear of Mitchell's passing. As a teen, he was always nice to me when I came into the house. He could be absolutely hilarious. I had a little crush on him. He always had a smile on his face. See you later, Mitchell. With love, Toni

Fern Josephs

December 12, 2023

To Mitchell´s family, I knew him in school beginning with kindergarten and although I hadn´t seen him in years I´ve thought of him often with good memories of a good person. He will be greatly missed.

Marlene Bass

December 10, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Reenie Willens

December 10, 2023

Mitchell, You put up a good fight.
Its time to rest now. I love you cuz. Love, Reenie emories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Jewish Oakridge Cemetery

4301 W. Roosevelt, Hillside, IL

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Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel

195 North Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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