Taskin Akman, age 83; beloved brother of Sabiha Durum, the late Sahin and the late Coskun; beloved brother-in-law to the late Metin Durum and the late Gulsen Akman; cherished uncle of Figen A. Durum-Seiler, Mete A. Durum, Kim Ayda Durum, Hakan Akman, Aysim Benli; cherished uncle-in-law to Nimla Durum, Keith Brown, Ezgi Akman and Mertel Benli; and loving grand-uncle of Sean Seiler, Melissa Seiler, Aksel Durum, Kayla Brown, Can Benli, and Roma Akman.

Graveside services are being held privately. For information, Lawrence Funeral Home at 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com