Obituary
Joyce Axelrod, née Russo 79, beloved wife and best friend of Lonnie Axelrod for 55 wonderful years; dear mother of Brad, Jeff (Dr Cheryl) Axelrod, and Robin McCartney; cherished grandma to Zoe and Evan; much loved sister of Steve (Beth) Russo and David (Marla) Russo; treasured aunt to several nieces and nephews; dear friend to her large group of "besties". In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, www.allbloodcancers.org. Chapel service Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 10:00 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For information, including a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.