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In Loving Memory of

Jerrold "Jerry" Michaels

April 21st, 1933 - April 6th, 2022

Obituary

Dr. Jerrold “Jerry” Michaels, DVM born in Chicago, passed away April 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marian Michaels; his two daughters, Vanessa (Arthur) Ehrlich and Wendy (Scott) Shanker and Grandchildren: Lital Ehrlich (Cole Leiter), Jonathan Ehrlich, Samantha Shanker, Ethan Ehrlich, Jenna Shanker and great-grandchild, Esme Leiter. He graduated from Hyde Park High School and received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He began practicing in Homewood and then established Fox Valley Animal Hospital in May of 1959 in Crystal Lake. During his early career he cared for both large and small animals. He continued practicing until his retirement in 2015. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Michaels was active in his community, serving on the board of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, Crystal Lake Kiwanis Club, and was a founding member of the Great Books Club. Services Sunday, 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 North Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jerrold and Marian Michaels Veterinary Scholarship Fund at the University of Illinois, https://vetmed.illinois.edu/connect-with-us/giving/give-now/, Please designate Jerrold and Marian Michaels Scholarship fund under Other or mail to University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Office of Advancement. Suite 3516, 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802, or the charity of your choice. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Sunday 04/10/2022 at 10:00 AM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Clergy
Rabbi Maralee Gordon
Cantor Jay O'Brien

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Shiva

Address Michaels Residence
6409 Walkup Lane
Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Additional Information
Sunday starting at 6PM, Minyan at 7PM.

Monday at
Makom Solel Lakeside
1301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
6PM to 9PM, Minyan at 7PM.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at
The Ehrlich Residence
795 Shagbark Lane
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
6PM to 9PM, Minyan at 7PM

There will be a service for Shloshim in St. Louis. Details are forthcoming.

Shiva Coordinator
Lori Sagarin
847.323.1899
[email protected]
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