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In Loving Memory of

George Kaplan

June 7th, 2023

Obituary

George Kaplan, 85, beloved husband of the late Sheila née Katz, happily married for 59 years; loving father of Karen Lieb, David Kaplan (Jeffrey Arena), and Jason (Jessica) Kaplan; cherished Gramps of Sarah (Kyle) Dilley, and Andrew Lieb; adored great Gramps of Abigail, George and Cora; dear brother of Melvin Kaplan; treasured uncle and great uncle to many. Chapel service 10 AM Friday, June 9th at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund (www.KidneyFund.org). To leave condolences and for information, including link to view service: www.shalommemorial.org or 847-255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Friday 06/09/2023 at 10:00 AM

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

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

Kaplan Residence
2 Fairfax Lane
Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069

Friday following the service until 8 PM
Saturday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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