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In Loving Memory of

Sheldon "Shelly" M. Pekin

October 27th, 2024

Obituary

Sheldon “Shelly” M. Pekin, 88, beloved husband of Jayne Bell Pekin and the late JoAnne Pekin; loving father of Billy (Mandy) Pekin, Betsy (David) Baker and stepfather of Lauren Bell; cherished Papa of Jordyn and Reece Pekin and Ethan, Beatrice and Joey Baker; devoted son of the late Fannie and Samuel Pekin; dear brother of Charlotte (the late Albert) Migdow and Marshall (the late Bianca) Pekin; treasured uncle, cousin and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (www.michaeljfox.org) and North Shore Congregation Israel (www.nsci.org). Chapel service Tuesday 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to virtually view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Tuesday 10/29/2024 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

The Birchwood Club
1174 Park Avenue West
Highland Park, Illinois 60035

Following the service to 4:30 PM

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