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In Loving Memory of

Karen Sue Gerrard

February 14th, 2021

Obituary

Karen Sue Gerrard, nee Lazarus, age 83, formerly of Highland Park, respected educator, social worker, and paralegal; beloved wife and best friend for 62 years of Allen Gerrard; loving mother of Hillary (Dr. Michael) Savitt and Doug (Fran) Gerrard; adored grandma of David (Jennifer) Savitt, Rebecca Savitt, Jonathan and Alex Gerrard; proud great grandmother of Eli Savitt; devoted daughter of the late Benjamin and the late Charlotte; cherished sister of the late Michael (Lois) Lazarus; dear sister-in-law of Donald (Alexandra) Gerrard and the late Jeffrey (Jan) Gerrard; treasured aunt and friend to many. Karen and Allen were long-time members of Twin Orchard Country Club. Karen was an avid reader, painter, photographer, politically and civilly active, but most of all, she was devoted to her family. The service and shiva will be private. Contributions may be made to the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation, www.wgaesf.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.

Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com

Donations

Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation ww.wgaesf.org

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OfficiatorRabbi Morris Zimbalist

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