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In Loving Memory of

Howard Brenner

March 15th, 2026

Obituary

Howard Brenner, 93, beloved husband of the late Ruby nee Schneider for 56 years; loving father of Joseph (Susan) , David (Arden) and Judy (Jack) Craven; cherished Papa Howard of Leslie (Aidan), Melissa (Daniel), Audrey, Hallie (Jeremy), Rachel and Shana; adored great grandfather of Reid and Carter; dear brother of Beverly (the late Nate) Schwartz. Howard was a lifelong contributor and volunteer for various Jewish causes, a founding member of the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago, and a decades long percussionist for The New Horizons Band. Memorial donations may be made to the Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE) Senior Life, cje.net or a meaningful charity of choice. Chapel service, Tuesday 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For information including a link to view the service, shiva or to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Tuesday 03/17/2026 at 02:30 PM

Address Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

Friends are invited
to join the family at
Max and Benny's
461 Waukegan Road
North brook, Illinois 60062

Following the service until 8 PM

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