Emily Gail Wallace

Emily Gail Wallace obituary, Deerfield, IL

Emily Gail Wallace

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Feb

24

Service

1:00 p.m.

Buffalo Grove Chapel - Under the Direction of The Goldman Funeral Group

195 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Emily Wallace Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goldman Funeral Group - Buffalo Grove Chapel on Feb. 22, 2026.
Emily Gail Wallace, nee Kane, age 72 of Deerfield, beloved first-grade teacher at South Park Elementary School for 21 years; cherished wife of the late Richard (Rick) Wallace; loving and adored mother of Kevin (Aimee) Wallace; proud grandmother of Brady; devoted daughter of the late Howard (Sharon Glazer) Kane and the late Gladys Kane; cherished sister of Rabbi Steven (Judy), Dr. Matthew (Dr. Sue), and Robyn Kane; loving partner to Howard Moore; special Aunt and friend to many. Service on Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. CT at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. The service will be livestreamed on Emily's page at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group 847-478-1600.
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1:00 p.m.

Buffalo Grove Chapel - Under the Direction of The Goldman Funeral Group

195 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089