Obituary

Dr. Allen D. Marks, DDS, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Tamara (née Harris) for 56 wonderful years. Loving father of Deena Karno, Daniel, Jonathan (Regina), and Joseph (Noelia Martinez Lopez). Cherished grandfather of Max and Jaden Karno, and Meredith and Benjamin Marks. Dear brother of Barry (Sandy) Marks, and adored uncle and friend of many.

A proud alumnus of Loyola University and the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Dr. Marks was a passionate orthodontist for over 40 years, running a successful private practice alongside his beloved Tamara.

He was also a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Outside of his professional life, Allen was an enthusiastic planner who found joy in fishing, art-especially painting and drawing-and building model ships. He was an avid admirer of World War II history, documentaries, and literature. Above all, his greatest joy and achievement in life was his beloved family-his children and grandchildren.

Memorial donations in his honor may be made to Journeycare Hospice, www.journeycare.org. Chapel service, Monday, November 10, 2025; 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. To view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.


Service Information

Service : Monday, November 10th 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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