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In Loving Memory of

Geraldine Kesselman

May 13th, 2021

Obituary

Geraldine "Ginet" Kesselman, age 97, she was iron-willed with a great reverence and love for family. Ginet was a Northwestern alumnus and accountant who never lost her passion for crunching numbers. Joined at the hip to her late husband Marvin together for over 69 years - they loved dogs, long Sunday drives along the lakefront and Chicago Style hotdogs. Survived by Paul (Cathi) Kesselman and Kathy (Lee) Sussman.
Ginet was the greatest fan of her 3 grandchildren Kyle, Kevin and Allyson Sussman.
We will continue to celebrate her life with fond memories. The graveside service will be Tuesday, 12 Noon at Westlawn Cemetery, Norridge. The service will be livestreamed Tuesday, 12 Noon CDT at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Under Recent Services, click onto Ginet’s photograph and scroll down to Service Details to view her service. The livestream will be up 15 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Illinois Chapter, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 670-0313. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.

Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com

Donations

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation http://www.jdrfillinois.org/

Memorial Events

Service

Date & Time Tuesday 05/18/2021 at 12:00 PM

Address Westlawn Cemetery

7801 W. Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Phone (773) 625-8600

OfficiatorRabbi Steven Stark-Lowenstein

Interment

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 W. Montrose Avenue
norridge, IL 60706

Reception

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6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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