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In Loving Memory of

Melvin Oster

January 7th, 2022

Obituary

Melvin Oster, 80 beloved husband of the late Deborah Oster (nee Cohen), happily married for 37 years; loving companion of Millie Goldstein for 19 years; wonderful father of Steven Ira Oster (Michele Pyster)and Howard Michael (Lori) Oster; cherished Popsi of Rachel, Aaron, Brienz and Darcy; dear brother of Arthur (Sharon) Oster and the late Ilene Grofman, much loved brother in-law of Gerald Grofman; treasured uncle to Linda (Jim), Neal (Jessie), Max (Ali) David, Brendon (Shelly) and Erin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Ark of Chicago, www.arkchicago.org. Chapel service Sunday January 9, 10:00 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For additional information and a link to view the service online, visit Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalom2.com, 847-255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Sunday 01/09/2022 at 10:00 AM

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

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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