Malakeh Samaan, nee Syriani, age 69; Born in Madaba, Jordan on October 1, 1953, At Rest February 10, 2023 in Sugar Grove, IL; beloved wife of the late George John Samaan; loving mother of Marcus J. (Marissa) Samaan, Marsha G. (John) Rubino, Majeda F. (Jiris) Karadsheh and Norma D. Samaan; loving and doting grandmother of Nikki, Achillius, Olivia and Juliette; dearest sister, aunt, niece and cousin to many.  Visitation, Wednesday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Procession, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (Turn North at 76 ^th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Afrem Syriac Orthodox Church, Northlake, IL for a Funeral Service to begin at 10 a.m.  Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, IL.  For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com