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In Loving Memory of

Neal Gothelf

October 15th, 2020

Obituary

Neal Gothelf, 73, died of lymphoma at home on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Retired CPS Teacher. Survived by cherished wife of 53 years Roselyn née Klavan; devoted father of Wendy (Scott Wisneski), Jennifer (David Tillman), and Andrew (Samantha Gothelf); adoring grandfather of Joshua and Emily Wisneski, Hunter, Cassidy, Bailey, Sydney, Juliette, and Delaney Tillman, Harrison, Leah and Madeline Gothelf; son of the late Harry and Sally Gothelf, son-in-law of Bennett (the late Doris) Klavan, loving brother of the late Judy (the late Jerry) Gamze, Inez (Alan) Wachtel and brother-in-law of the late Bruce Klavan. Private graveside service was held. Please contact a family member for a link to view the service. A memorial will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org or Residential Hospice, www.residentialhealthcaregroup.com. For information or to leave condolences, Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com.

Memorial Events

Private Graveside Service

Date & Time Sunday 10/18/2020 at 02:00 PM

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

Private shiva.
Notes of condolence
may be sent to
Mrs. Roselyn Gothelf
179 Tecumesh Drive
Bolingbrook, IL 60490

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