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In Loving Memory of

Richard Lee Fenton

Obituary

Richard Lee Fenton, 67

Beloved husband of Judy nee Alsofrom. Loving father of Leslie Fenton, Jessica (Jeremy Kahn) Fenton and Jonathan (Regina) Fenton. Dear brother of Larry (Gayle) Fenton and brother-in-law of Daniel (Julie) Alsofrom and Sarah Alsofrom. He loved his entire extended family and family by choice. He was a prominent attorney, a partner at Dentons LLC for his entire career. He graduated from the University of Chicago Undergraduate and Law School Degrees. He was a member of the national board of the Anti-Defamation League. He was the first board president of District 112, Highland Park. He loved music, travel and everything life had to offer. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the synagogue service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Makom Solel Lakeside, 301 Clavey Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, www.mymakom.org and the Anti-Defamation League, 120 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603, https://chicago.adl.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

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Address Fenton Residence
2960 Twin Oaks Drive
Highland Park, IL 60035

Phone 847.778.2544

Additional Information
Tuesday and Wednesday
1PM to 4PM and 5PM to 9PM
Please contact Shiva coordinator, Barbara Kite, 847.732.5352, in advance regarding condolence meals.
The funeral service will be live streamed on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM Central Time.
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Memorial Contributions

Makom Solel Lakeside
301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
www.mymakom.org
and
The Anti-Defamation League
120 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
chicago.adl.org

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