Maxine Arkes, nee Newar, age 96, of Chicago, beloved wife for 75 years of Ben Arkes; loving mother of Hal (Sylvia) and Michael (Helen, nee Leshner) Arkes; adored grandma of Daniel Arkes; dear sister of the late Donald (Leila) Newar; treasured aunt, cousin and friend to many. Service Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago. Interment Private. Maxine was personally active and philantropic in numerous community service organizations. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601, www.alz.org. For condolence information: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.