Howard Michaels, age 84, passed away on May 1st, 2023. Beloved husband of Elaine, nee Goldberg, who he married this month 35 years ago; cherished father of Robin (Mark) Livingood, Lee (Ellen) Michaels, Steven Michaels, Steven Glabman, Marni (Dan) Weier and the late Lisa Digati; loving “Papa” of Jacob (Angel), Amanda (Matthew), Joshua, Alexis, Shelby, Ari, Benjamin, Ethan, Danielle and Adam, and great-grandchildren Wayne, Egwene, Benjamin and Toby; dear brother of Beryl MIchaels (John Bach) and April (Wayne) Ruttenberg; Fond cousin, uncle and friend. Owner of Michaels Pharmacy in Des Plaines. Past President of Congregation Beth Shalom. Funeral Wednesday May 3rd, 2023, 11:30 am at Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Interment Shalom Memorial Park-Arlington Heights. Family and friends who can not attend the funeral and/or the interment are welcome to view It on Howard’s website at www.mitzvahfunerals. com live, or anytime after the service. Contributions in Howard’s name to Congregation Beth Shalom would be appreciated. Info Mitzvah Memorial Funerals, 630-Mitzvah 630-648-9824