Obituary

Marla Modes, 69, adored daughter of Jean Modes and the late Nathan Modes; dear sister of the late Gary Modes and the late Linda Modes Sokol; much loved sister-in-law of Carol Modes Gruen; cherished aunt of Eric and Matthew (Kimberly Foley) Modes; wonderful great-aunt to Bennett and Cameron Modes; and treasured friend of many. We will miss her kindheartedness, sense of humor, and special personality. Special thanks to Dr. Moore, Nurse Ann, and the whole caring staff at Kellogg Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maot Chitim at https://maotchitim.org/ or the American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org/. Chapel service Monday, April 21, 2025, 2:30 PM 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 online, shiva, and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Service Information

Service : Monday, April 21st at 2:30 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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March 22nd, 2026

Marla and I were locker partners for four years at Niles North High school. We had so much fun together and lots of memories. A wonderful and caring person. My deepest sympathy to the family on your loss.

~Elizabeth Ritt
~Friend, Raleigh, North Carolina

October 2nd, 2025

As a student at Highland Elementary , your kindness was one I could not forget.

~Steven London
~Classmate, Skokie, IL

April 21st, 2025

Marla was a good friend whose life was cut too short. She will be missed. May her memory be for a blessing.

~Merle D. Warshausky
~Friend, Lincolnwood

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