Bernard E. Schaner, Owner of Yellow Bird Stationery and Gift Store, Dies at 79

The following obituary is courtesy of Chicago Jewish Funerals.

Bernard E. Schaner age 79.

Beloved husband of Carol nee Goldstein.

Loving father of Lawrence Schaner and Cynthia Schaner Manhoff.

Incredibly proud grandfather of Jacob Noah, Zachary Ryan and Nicole Alexis.

Dear brother of Martin (Karen) Schaner, the late Susan (Jerome) Bessonny.

Devoted uncle of many.

Longtime trusted attorney and adviser, business executive, and revered owner of Yellow Bird Stationery and Gift Store in Plaza del Lago, Wilmette. A generous spirit who freely gave back to his community, stayed true to old friends and touched the hearts of all who knew him. Service Tuesday, 11 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Movember Foundation, P.O. Box 1595, Culver City, CA 90232, https://us.movember.com would be appreciated.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com