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In Loving Memory of

Emily Gail Wallace

February 20th, 2026

Obituary

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.



Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com

Memorial Events

Service

Date & Time Tuesday 02/24/2026 at 01:00 PM

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

195 N. Buffalo Grove Road
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

Phone (847) 478-1600

OfficiatorRabbi Steven Kane

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004

Reception

Address Wallace Residence
825 Fountain View Drive
DEERFIELD, IL 60015

Additional Information
Tuesday following the cemetery (approximately 3:30 p.m.) until 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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