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Gary Kurland Obituary

Gary Edward Kurland, age 61. Beloved husband of Kathy nee Ramos. Loving father of Benny, Jackie, and Jennifer. Devoted son of Ethel nee Kurnick and the late Howard D. Kurland, MD. Cherished brother of Robin (Marshall) Ross and Anne (Scot Warady) Kurland Warady. Adored uncle of Elizabeth (Joel) Holland, Zachary Ross, Victoria Warady, and Maxwell Warady. Great uncle of Jace and Brayden Holland. Private graveside service on Friday at 12pm but accessible for streaming via the following link https://bit.ly/GaryKurland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wildlife Conservation Network, www.wildnet.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 14, 2020.

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Caryn

May 5, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our family sends our condolences. We were grateful for Gary's help in keeping us safe at our place of worship. May his memory be a blessing. Sending healing and prayers for peace.

Nancy Holab Nevins

April 20, 2020

We were so sorry to hear of your loss, Kathy. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Nancy Holab Nevins

Antonio G. Ramos family with Ethel Kurland

Emma Ramos

April 18, 2020

From The Antonio G. Ramos family including Emma and Tony and Julie Weir we would like to send our sincere condolences to the Kurland Family on the demise of Gary Kurland married to our daughter, Kathleen Ramos Kurland. We pray Gary soul will be at peace now and forever.

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Salazars of Athens GR and Basel CH

April 16, 2020

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Carolyn Baker

April 15, 2020

Dearest Benny, Jackie, and Jennifer,

We are so sorry for your loss and pain. Know that you are surrounded by love. We pray that peace will fill your hearts.

Carolyn, Dick, Jon & Monica, Anna & Kevin

April 15, 2020

Dear Ethel

I was so sad upon learning of your son's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

Iris Wittenberg
277 Charal Lane
Highland Park, IL 60035

Robert Hagedorn

April 13, 2020

Gary was a kind and caring person who I enjoyed working with for the last 8 years. He could always make me laugh and smile no matter what the situation was. He had a strong and meaningulf hand shake and was a very genuine man. We will greatly miss working with you. Rest peacefully.

Susan Shapiro

April 13, 2020

Dear Kathy, Ethel, Robin, and Anne -- On behalf of my parents and my whole family we send you and all your family our deepest condolences. Words cannot express our heartfelt sentiments at this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Susan Shapiro

Cesar Sendaydiego

April 13, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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