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In Loving Memory of

Michael Steven Kasdan

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Michael Steven Kasdan, age 62

Beloved son of the late Jerome and Lois Kasdan. Loving brother of Karen Fennell and Paul (the late Debbie) Kasdan. Proud uncle of Aubrey Fennell. Fond cousin of the late Joseph Kaplan, Martin Kaplan, Julie Ewart and Louis Kaplan. Dear nephew of Jordan Kaplan. Friend of many, including his devoted companion, Sharon Cheeseman. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the internment service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Bene Shalom, 4435 Oakton Street Skokie, Il 60076-3222 www.beneshalom.org or Chicago Hearing Society at www.chicagohearingsociety.org To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

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Congregation Bene Shalom
4435 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois 60076-3222
www.beneshalom.org
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Chicago Hearing Society
1444 West Willow Street
Chicago, Illinois 60642
www.chicagohearingsociety.org

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