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Donald Bloom Obituary

Donald Kenneth Bloom, age 75. Loving husband and bashert of Fern, nee Wolke. Cherished father of Matthew (Meredith Lerner Bloom) Bloom and Sari (Paul) Shuman. Adored grandfather of Eli, Abbey, Jacob, Fozzy and Jenny. Dear brother of Stewart (Meg) Bloom and Frederick (Brian Mendyka) Bloom. Caring son of the late Jack and Minnette Bloom. Fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. Dear son-in-law of the late Arthur and Cherry Wolke and brother-in-law of Joel and Ira (Jacquelyn Gillam) Wolke. Special thanks to his devoted caregiver Jose Rey Alberca and the outstanding home based care staff of Lovell FHCC. Graveside service Tuesday, 11 AM at Shalom Memorial Park (section IV Carmel), 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Memorials in his memory to Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL 60077, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org or Gary Sinise Foundation, PO BOX 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365, www.garysinisefoundation.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 13, 2021.

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Barbara Hayskar

June 13, 2021

I met Don many years ago through the Northbrook Chamber. He always willingly provided technical assistance and guidance to staff. His participation in committees, seminars and networking was of help to many businesses. He will be remembered as a quiet intellect. My deepest condolences.

Lillian Gerstner

June 13, 2021

Fern, Sari and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your lifetime of special memories sustain you at this difficult time.

Mark Gelfeld

June 13, 2021

Dear Fern-
I was terribly sorry to hear about Don. Please accept our heartfelt condolences,
Barbara and Mark Gelfeld

Nancy Libman Luck

June 13, 2021

Fern- I´m so sorry to learn of Don´s passing. He was always so nice to me when we met so long ago at the Northbrook Chamber. My thoughts are with you. May his memory be for a blessing.

Dodee Rehler Georgetown, Tecas

June 13, 2021

Saddened by this news. Many wonderful family memories

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