Desiree Lee Grode, 62. Beloved daughter of the late Samuel and the late Denyse Grode nee Kleinlerer. Loving sister of Jacqueline Grode Fleishman and Charles Roland Grode. Cherished aunt of Samantha (Michael) Godlin and Heather (Daniel) Sullivan and great aunt of Jasper, Logan Sullivan and Noah Godlin.

Desiree was an intellect, a talented violinist, loved the arts and an attorney.

To keep everyone safe and healthy, the interment service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to JUF Meals on Wheels, 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645, www.juf.org, Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago, 510 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654, www.anticruelty.org or Planned Parenthood of Chicago, 1200 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60610, www.plannedparenthood.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.