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
Home of Robert and Jill Rowe
858 Baldwin Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Following the service until 6 PM
Shiva Coordinator: Shiva Ladies, Randi Berger 773-742-2702
Contributions
Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alz.org
Obituary
He was born on July 17, 1934, to Jack and Celia (Weiner) Rowe in Chicago, Illinois. Maynard is survived by his sister, Blossom Weller; his children, Cyndee (John) Conway, Robert (Jill) Rowe, and Stephanie (Svebor) Smolic; along with his nine grandchildren, Britt (Steven) Cremer, Brendan and Cody Conway, Jack, Dylan, and Brady Rowe, and Max, Lexi, and Bella Smolic; and one great-grandchild, Luke Charles Cremer. He will be forever loved and remembered for his passion, humor, and generous spirit.
Maynard attended the University of Illinois for his undergraduate studies and went on to earn his law degree from DePaul University. He began his career as an attorney before joining the family business, Rowe and Sons, alongside his father, Jack, and brother, Ted, later transitioning into a successful career as a stockbroker.
A die-hard Bears fan, Maynard spent much of his free time on the golf course, watching movies that made him laugh contagiously, and enjoying the company of his family. Known for his kindness, humor, and ability to find happiness in life’s simple moments, his larger-than-life personality brought warmth and light to everyone around him.
Maynard shared 61 wonderful years with his beloved wife, Sharon, enjoying a life filled with travel, golf, dancing, and countless adventures together. Their love will live on through the many memories cherished by all who knew them.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Maynard’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org.
Chapel service Tuesday, November 11, 2025 10:00 AM 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.
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November 11th, 2025
My Uncle Maynard and Aunt Sharon were always kind to me. I’ll remember Uncle Maynard for his contagious smile and ready laugh.
May he rest in peace.
~Lynne Levin
~Niece, Rockville,MD
November 11th, 2025
We have known Maynard for years. Our daughter, Jill married Rob Rowe and we and Maynard were blessed with three phenomenal handsome smart grandsons. Maynard was a good father and grandfather and will be missed by all of us. The many family gatherings over the years with Maynard and Sharon will be remembered forever.
~Judy and Jerry Shapiro.
~Father and mother of daughter in law Jill Rowe, Goodyear, Arizona
November 9th, 2025
Maynard’s mother, Celia, and my
father, Lou, were sister and brother.
We all lived together in the same neighborhood, East Lakeview.
Maynard and Ted often escorted me to the Lake Shore Theater on Broadway and Belmont Avenues., where I was introduced to scary movies that kept me awake at night.
I loved them dearly and still do to this very day.
~Roberta Weiner Markbreit
~First cousin., Skokie, Illinois
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