North Shore Death Notices: Feb. 18 To Feb. 24

The following death notices were added to funeral homes serving the North Shore area in the past week. Those homes have provided obituaries for some of those that have passed away recently. Patch offers condolences to their loved ones, links to their obituaries and notices of upcoming services below.

Donnellan Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie

Todd S. Nelson, 75, Glenview
Visitation Feb. 28, service March 1

Lawrence "Larry" E. Marsh, 86, Safford, Arizona
Visitation and service March 2

Mary Lou DeHaas, 90, Washington, Pennsylvania
Service March 16

Marion “Nan” Stefo née Hannafin, 75, Glenview

Joan Marie Kozicki, 63, Wilmette

Steven Morris Black, 60, Glencoe

Haben Funeral Home, 8057 Niles Center Road in Skokie

Anthony J. Vazquez, 84, Skokie
Visitation and service Feb. 27

Donna H. Eldridge, 97, Kenilworth
Service March 9

Michael D. Nawrocki, 60, Springfield

Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd. in Wilmette

Leonard David Adler, 93, Highland Park
Service Feb. 27

Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St. in Morton Grove

George J. Riha, 90, Morton Grove
Visitation Feb. 27, service Feb. 28

Betty L. Busch, 94, Morton Grove

Ernest A. Connelly, 90, Morton Grove

Priscilla Trippi, 88, Morton Grove

Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie

Susan Splansky, 70, Buffalo Grove
Service Feb. 26

Erwin M. Werth, 97, Wilmette
Service Feb. 27

Judith Sher, 82, Chicago
Service April 28

Miriam "Mimi" Neumark, 91, Wilmette
Service Feb. 26

Boris Kacel, 97, Skokie

Bernetta Braun Tennant, 91, Olympia Fields

Phillip Pink, 91, Arlington Heights

Corinne Norman, 89, Arlington Heights

Marlene Gabel, 88, Wilmette

Louise Stein, 88, Flossmoor

Penny Brown, 87, Portage, Michigan

Joyce S. Weber, 87, Northbrook

Howard Horwitz, 76, Mount Prospect

Mark Domanski-Erdman, 67, Glencoe

Kasiel "Kasey" Steinhardt, Lincolnshire

Helene B. Plager, Buffalo Grove

Ellen Abramowitz, Evanston

Andrea Liss

Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road in Highland Park

Nancy H. Smith, 94, Highland Park
Service March 14

Edward James Collins, 85, Deerfield
Service March 16

Jack B. Thurlwell, 84, Highland Park

Flora Friedman, 91, Northbrook

Betsy E. Schmitt, 84

Seguin & Symonds Funeral Home, 858 Sheridan Road in Highwood

Nancy Lee McCraren née Splett, 80, Highland Park

Featured obituary:

Lawrence (Larry) E. Marsh (86), founder of the first Arlington Million, co-founder of Hollywood Park Racetrack in Los Angeles, member of both the IHHA Illinois Harness Racing Hall of Fame and the Illinois Standardbred Racing Hall of Fame, and most eligible bachelor from coast to coast passed away peacefully in his home in Safford, AZ on Saturday February 16th.

Son of the late Ernest S. Marsh, President and Chairman of the Santa Fe Railway, and Agnes LaLonde Marsh, loving brother of Jack, Peggy (Lambert), Neva Jo (Schiltz), and Colleen (McCarthy), Larry is survived by his adoring 14 nieces and nephews, their many children, and their many more children’s children. Larry’s love for his family was only rivaled by his deep love for animals. He raised many award winning horses and dogs throughout his lifetime and devoted extensive time to rescuing and rehoming animals left without homes due to natural disasters.

Possessed with an entrepreneurial spirit, Larry began his working career as a cook at Evanston Hospital at age 13 before attending the University of Colorado, where he studied Marketing. After graduating, a stint in the United States Navy and a short while working as an engineer on the Santa Fe Railway, Larry embarked on a decorated and trailblazing career as a Hall-of-Fame horseman. He was lauded as “the man who really changed the face of” and “the finest thing ever to happen in the history of” Illinois racing (John Berry – Illinois Sulky News; Chicago Tribune, March 16, 1967). During his tenure in Thoroughbred and Harness Racing, he impacted nearly every aspect of the business. Working as a Lobbyist and Director of Racing and Racing Secretary for Arlington Park and Washington Park, Larry was also founder of Marsh Stud, a state-of-the-art breeding and training facility that was home to celebrated horses Poplar Byrd, Egyptian Dancer, Nevele Dancer, and more. His passion for the industry took him to California, where he co-founded the Hollywood Park Racetrack and served as the Director for the United States Trotting Association.

After retiring from the world of racing, Larry’s passion for innovation and sustainability led him to create Solarflame Inc., one of the first solar energy companies, and LeRoy Power Alcohol, Inc., an ethanol fuel production company. He spent much of his later years as a certified EMT and ACE certified personal trainer, using his experience as the 1994, 1995, 1998, and 1999 National Champion of the AWA Olympic Weightlifting Masters Track and Field (Seniors Swimming, Seniors Powerlifting) to inspire his peers and improve the health of seniors across the country.

A man of endless curiosity, unsurmountable drive, and impressive vision, Larry will forever be remembered by those that love him for his passion, beautiful voice, laugh that could light any room, and for the love and generosity he brought to his family and friends.

Visitation Saturday, March 2, 2019 10:00 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rod. Skokie, IL 60077.

via Donnellan Family Funeral Services

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