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Howard Irwin Kaplan

1939 - 2019

Howard Irwin Kaplan obituary, 1939-2019, Chicago, IL

BORN

1939

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel

8851 Skokie Boulevard

Skokie, Illinois

Howard Kaplan Obituary

Howard Irwin Kaplan, 80, born April 6, 1939, passed away July 12, 2019 from complications of pneumonia and COPD after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer. Beloved husband and best friend of Marsha, nee Cohen. Cherished father of Marcie (Trevor) Vernier and grandfather of Spencer and Sydney Vernier. Loving brother of Ed (Fran) Kaplan. Adored uncle and granduncle. He was a friend to many and will be sorely missed. Howard was born in Chicago but grew up in East Chicago, Indiana and attended Indiana University. He was a founding member of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange and held seats on other exchanges. Service Monday, 2 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park, Skokie. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 14, 2019.

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Alan Goldberg

July 15, 2019

Deepest condolences
He was a great guy
May he Rest In Peace.

myrna goldsmith

July 15, 2019

We would walk to Hebrew School together with his bestie Kenny Goldberg, We grew up and always remembered the value of our roots,
The family and those close to Howard will miss him and he deserves that. He was a loyal good friend to me and others.
A real Mench.

July 14, 2019

Dear Marsha,
Our thoughts are with you at this time and we send our
heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Eddie and Carol Axelrod

July 14, 2019

Deepest sympathy to his family....

Bob Barsky
Naples, Fl.

Barbara Dubrow

July 14, 2019

Marsha, I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be for a blessing.

Bruce Plisker

July 13, 2019

Bruce and fran send our deepest regrets for the passing of Howard. It is a sad day when another of the first cousins leaves. May he Rest In Peace!!

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Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel

8851 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077-2224

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