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In Loving Memory of

Gary Edward Kolb

January 25th, 2020

Obituary

Gary Edward Kolb, age 74, grew up and raised his family in Chicago and DesPlaines, eventually retiring to Goodyear, AZ before returning home to Illinois in 2018; served honorably as a medic in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era, respected funeral director for nearly 40 years with Weinstein Brothers, and avid White Sox fan and season ticketholder; devoted son of the late Phillip W. and the late Sissy Kolb; loving father of Kevin (Angela Turner) Kolb, Brian Kolb, and Jill Kolb; adored Grandpa Gary of Lara, Michael, Nina, Dylan, Miranda, and Sara; cherished brother of Cis (Terry) Roberts, Barb (Sandy) Alper, and the late Allen (late Eydie) Kolb; treasured uncle, cousin, and friend to many. We will miss Gary’s contagious smile, warm nature, and caring ways. Service Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Rd.). Entombment Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of your choice. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.

Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com

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Service

Date & Time Tuesday 01/28/2020 at 02:00 PM

Address Skokie Chapel - Under the Direction of The Goldman Funeral Group

8851 Skokie Boulevard
SKOKIE, IL 60077

Phone (847) 478-1600

OfficiatorRabbi Barry Schechter

Interment

Address Memorial Park Mausoleum
9900 Gross Point Road
SKOKIE, IL

Reception

Address Kevin and Angela's Residence
4761 Wellington Drive
LONG GROVE, IL 60047

Additional Information
Royal Melbourne Community: Tuesday from the cemetery (approximately 4:45 p.m.) until 9:00 p.m and Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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