Today is 05/22/2025 24th of Iyyar, 5785

Create Account

Already Registered? Sign In Below
In Loving Memory of

Arthur M. Holtzman

August 19th, 1949 - February 16th, 2022

Obituary

Arthur Holtzman

Beloved husband of Naomi, nee Schwartz. Adored son of the late Esther and Harry Holtzman. Loving father of Benjamin Holtzman, Miriam (Stefan Kathman) Holtzman and Leah (Matt) Kopecki. Proud grandfather to Gina Kathman (Miriam’s daughter). Dear brother of Nancy (Gary) Safron. Caring brother-in-law of Oscar Schwartz. Devoted uncle of Stephen Safron, Alison Schwartz, Elliot Schwartz and Hannah Schwartz. Service Thursday 1 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Project Purple, P.O. Box 884, Seymour, CT 06483, www.projectpurple.org or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, www.cancer.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Thursday 02/17/2022 at 01:00 PM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077

Clergy
Rabbi Michael Schwab
Rabbi Alex Freedman
Hazzan Jacob Sandler
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Interment

Address Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60076

Shiva

Address Kopecki Residence
1406 North Bell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Phone 224.619.5773

Additional Information
Thursday beginning at 4PM
Friday beginning at 2PM

-Family requests that only fully vaccinated people attend the shiva-
We invite you to record a video, sharing a story or memory of Arthur M. Holtzman. Your private recording will only be shared with the family.


Express Checkout

Already a registered user? Login here

Message

Total:

Learning Center

Find comprehensive articles and resources on Jewish mourning and shiva customs along with guidance for visiting a shiva home.

Understanding Shiva

Understanding Shiva

Shiva, meaning seven, is the structured Jewish mourning practice where family, friends, and the community come together to create an environment of comfort and support for mourners.

Learn more >>
Making a Shiva Call

Making a Shiva Call

Visiting a shiva home (making a shiva call) is a traditional way to offer condolences and show support to a Jewish family. This meaningful gesture can provide comfort to the grieving family during their mourning period.

Learn more >>
Find and contribute to a shiva
shiva.com, LLC | Copyright © 2025. All Rights Reserved.