Zalman Makower Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Zalman Makower (Wilmette, Illinois), who passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Zalman may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Zalman touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Ruth Makower; his children, Iris Zuckerman (Bill) and Donny Makower (Elena); his grandchildren, Orly, Talia, Eitan Zuckerman, Mia and Jake Makower; and his sibling Ziva Shalomoff (Aaron).
A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home (111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL 60091).
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Magen David Adom (http://www.afmda.org.), Moriah Congregation (http://www.moriahcong.org.) or Solomon Schechter Day School (http://www.schechter.org.) .