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In Loving Memory of

Alvin L. Kaplan

January 4th, 2020

Obituary

Alvin L. Kaplan, 95; dearly beloved husband for 52 years of the late Lenore nee Rosenfeld, devoted abba of Holly (Michael) Rosenberg, Debra Kaplan and Stacy Kaplan-McMillan (David McMillan); loving zayde of Arielle Rosenberg; dear brother-in-law of Dr. Robert L. Rosenfeld and treasured brother of the late Milton (the late Vivian) and the late Irving (the late Gloria) Kaplan, adored uncle and friend of many. Alvin was a decorated WWII veteran and liberator of Dachau. He was a respected attorney, practicing until age 91, served as past president of Ezra Habonim the Niles Township Jewish Congregation and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism-Midwest Region. He was a kind and gentle soul who will be deeply missed by all. Funeral services will be held Monday 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish War Veterans, Jewish National Fund and Sager Solomon Schechter Day School. For information and to leave condolences: (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Monday 01/06/2020 at 02:30 PM

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

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

Holly & Michael Rosenberg Residence
1648 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Monday following the service until 9:00 PM,
Tuesday-Thursday 1:00-5:00 and 6:30-9:00 PM,
Friday 12:00-3:00 PM and Saturday 6:30-9:00 PM
Minyan at 7:00 PM

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