Service Information
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service
Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
Shiva Information
Shiva Information
Ettleson Residence
3 Sheffield Court
Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069
Monday following the
service until 9 PM
Tuesday, 2 PM – 5 PM and 7 PM – 9 PM
Shiva Coordinator:
Randi Berger, 773.7422702
If you would like to contribute towards the shiva, please Venmo @randi-shivaladies or Zelle shivaladies@gmail.com Please put Ettleson in the notes.
If you prefer to send something directly, please contact Randi, so she is aware of the item being sent.
Contributions
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to
the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Illinois Chapter https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/illinois
or to a charity of the donor’s choosing.
Obituary
Maury co-founded Celozzi-Ettleson Chevrolet in Elmhurst in 1968 with his business partner Nick Celozzi. Their dealership flourished throughout the 1970’s, 80’s, and 90’s, earning the reputation as “the biggest Chevrolet dealership in America.” Their boisterous, cash-waving TV commercials became iconic in Chicagoland, seared into local memory with the tagline: “Where you always save more money!”
Maury shared nearly 68 years of marriage with his beloved wife Ruth (née Scharf) who passed away on March 17, 2025. Ruth and Maury were devoted parents to Michael (Jeri) Ettleson, Sherry Ettleson, and Linda (Gary) Stolberg, and cherished grandparents of Matthew (Melanie), Daniel (Inga), Lizzy (Jai), Jake, Rose, Ari, Maya, Hale, and Ilana and adored great-grandparents of Nolan, Milo, and Sadie. A special thank you goes to Maury and Ruth’s loyal caregiver Grace, who tended to their needs with love and compassion.
Maury was a supporter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, raising awareness and funding, bringing personal passion to the cause. He was an avid tennis player, baseball fan, book and music lover.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Illinois Chapter https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/illinois or to a charity of the donor’s choosing.
Chapel service, Monday 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.
Guest Book & Memories
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July 19th, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Maury Ettleson. A true Chicago icon.
~Michael Fangman
~, Midlothian IL
July 19th, 2025
When my mom died in 1996 Maury and his lovely wife sat behind me at my mom’s funeral. I started to feel weak and leaned backwards, about to pass out and Maury reached out and caught me from collapsing. I will never forget his kind gesture. Thank you Maury. Rest easy.
~Julie
~Family friend, Stuart, Florida
July 18th, 2025
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. I MET YOUR DAD WHEN HE WAS WITH FENCL CHEV. AS I WAS WITH LA SALLE BANK. IT WAS A PLEASURE DEALING WITH A TRUE GENTLEMAN. AWAYS THOUGHT OF HIM OVER THE YEAR.S
~HOWARD A PETTINGER
~FRIEND, PALATINE, IL
July 18th, 2025
Maurie, Jay Brown and Joe Pedott were dear friends since kindergarten. Now they are all together again and surely having fun sharing memories.
Warm Regards, Ingrid Brown
~Ingrid Brown
~Jay Brown’s widow, Chicago, Illinois
July 18th, 2025
Great man to whom I was happy to work for.
Mr Ettleson was always appreciative of me.
May he in rest in peace.
My sympathies to Michael and Family.
~Mike Bannos
~Friend, Darien IL
July 18th, 2025
From the time I was 13 years old to currently I have had the pleasure of working for the Ettleson’s. I will always remember meeting with Maury in his office at Celozzi Ettleson Chevrolet along with of course the many cats. He gave me one of my first jobs detailing cars and taught me it’s not what you say that gets the job done but what you do and how you do it. A man I truly had the utmost respect and admiration.
My sincerest condolences,
Frank Kral
~Frank Kral
~Friend/Business Associate, Plainfield,IL
July 18th, 2025
I was married to Chris Celozzi and I use to bring my daughters to the dealership. Mr. Ettleson would always stop to talk with the girls and give them his undivided attention. They would giggle and run around the store. He was the most kind man I’ve ever met. Shalom!
~Michele Celozzi
~Friend, South Elgin,IL
July 18th, 2025
Maury was my dads partner a great partner and a true Gentleman like a uncle to me . He will be missed . When I was 6 years old Maury was the person who started me on tennis. I became a competitive player and we played all the way into my 30s . Its truly a sad day for me..RIP uncle
~Joseph M Celozzi
~, Canton North Carolina
July 18th, 2025
Linda, Sherry, Mike, and the family- my condolences to all of you. Sending love. Your parents were wonderful people. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Hugs to you
Ellyn Zager
~Ellyn Zager
~, Wheeling
July 17th, 2025
Dad was so handsome.
~Linda Stolberg
~Daughter, Northfield, IL
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