Obituary

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the loss of Stuart Duhl, 80, after a challenging battle with pancreatic cancer. Stuart was an amazing family man who will be missed by many. Stuart was an admired lawyer and mentor who served for many years on both the Illinois and National Conference of Bar Examiners and also taught tax law and business law in the evenings. He was an avid golfer, baseball player (in his youth), and sports fan (Go Cubs go! Let’s go ‘Cats!). Nothing brought “Papa Stuart” more joy, though, than spending time with his family and grandchildren, hearing about their many activities, playing games with them, and telling his magical stories.

Stuart is survived by his loving wife Elaine (née Distenfield), his sons Gregory (Jaclyn Millner) Duhl and Joshua (Linda) Duhl, his grandkids Gabe and Elly Millner and Leo, William, and Caleb Duhl, brother Michael (Judith) Duhl and sister Anita (Howard) Glicken, sister-in-law Davida (Richard) Nelson and brother-in-law Ira (Linda) Distenfield. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Gertrude Duhl.

Memorial contributions can be made in Stuart’s name to The Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook IL 60602, www.cancerwellness.org or Jewish United Fund, 30 S. Wells, Chicago, IL 60606,www.juf.org. Private graveside service. Please attend via livestream, Friday,12 PM. For the link to view the service, shiva information or to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Service Information

Service : Friday, April 30th at 12:00 pm
Service Location: Private Service-Live Stream Access -Shalom Memorial Park

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand RoadArlington Heights

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October 18th, 2021

I was a paralegal who worked with Stuart for many years at Schwartz & Freeman and was shocked to hear of his passing. He was a great mentor and friend. My condolences to Elaine. May he rest in peace.

~Mary Beth Piekarski
~Friend/former work colleague, Surprise, Arizona

April 30th, 2021

Stuart was a very kind, gentle soul who loved his family, friends, career and golf. He was best friends with my parents Joel & Tyra Chemers. May his memories be with your family for an eternity.

~Marla & Brian Doner
~Friend, Vernon Hills, IL

April 30th, 2021

Papa Joel and Stuart were really good friends. Nani Tyra and Elaine were really good friends. Our family’s hearts go out to Elaine and the Duhl Family for their loss.
Stuart was super smart, super dry humor, a super friend, a super golf partner, and a super lawyer. We will miss him very much.
Love, The Chemers

~Harlan Chemers
~Friend, Northbrook, IL

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