Edward “Chickie” Colby, age 86, life-long Chicago resident and respected insurance agent; beloved husband of the late Diane, nee Markowitz; loving father of Renee (Joe “Yussel”) Cohen and Douglas (Debbie) Colby; cherished father-in-law of the late Phyllis Colby; adored Beeba of Jeremy (Jenny) Cohen, Jessica (David) Neiman, Danielle (David) Kogan, Jason (Briana Christen) Colby, Peyton and Ellie deZonna; proud great grandfather of Kaylee, Perry, Carson, Dylan, and Avery; dear brother of David (Florence) Colby and the late Julian (late Sheila) Colby and the late Howard (late Joan) Colby; treasured uncle and friend to many. Chickie was a huge presence; feisty and loveable. He broke the mold. Service Thursday, 12:30 p.m. at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Rd.). Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contribution to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.