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Joan Caro Obituary
Joan Peters Caro, nee Friedman, age 78, best selling author of From Time Immemorial: The Origins of the Arab-Jewish Conflict Over Palestine; beloved wife of William A. Caro, MD and the late Stanley A. Kaplan; loving mother of Lori Peters; cherished stepmother of Mark (Mary Dixon) and David Caro; adored grandmother of Ruth and Madeline; dear sister of Barry (Rhonda) Friedman; treasured aunt of Tracy (Eric) Dobmeier, Carrie Friedman and great aunt of Ben, Matt and Nathan; devoted friend to many. Service Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60613. Interment Waldheim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Anshe Emet Synagogue. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.
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for Joan Caro
Celia Manalus
January 9, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Karen Williams
January 19, 2015
I was deeply saddened to learn of Joan's passing. I remember her as a very passionate individual with a strong support of Israel. She was honest, consistent and respectful of others. She was always kind to me. She will be dearly missed.
January 11, 2015
Joan was profoundly important contributor to truthful view of Arab/Israel conflict. Noting appreciation for her writing, exemplified by "Time Immemerorial" and expressing condolence to her family upon her passing. Roy Pologe, MA, USA [email protected]
January 8, 2015
Dear Lore,
So sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. Thinking of you and wishing you many blessings at this sad time.
Peace,
Sue Mapel
Billy Hargrave
January 8, 2015
What a giant. I fondly remember that lovely home in Lakeview and my classmate Lore.Peace to all of you. Lore, Your Dear Mother's journey made an immense difference in this troubled world.
January 8, 2015
To the family of Joan,
My most sincere condolences on your great loss. It is a great loss for the world. Joan was a woman of great valor - wisdom and faithful instruction were on her tongue, and it spilled over onto the pages of her writing for the world to benefit. May God comfort you. Dolores M. Jones, California
David Sessions
January 8, 2015
Frances and I offer our sincere condolences to Bill and the entire family.
Philip Miller MD
January 8, 2015
May her memory be an everlasting blessing for the Jewish people.
Philip Miller MD
January 7, 2015
Dearest Lore,
Your Mother was a giant, a powerful and strong woman. All my love is with you during this hard time.
Stuart Taussig
January 7, 2015
Bill, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family on Joan's death. May her memory be for a blessing. Stuart Taussig
January 7, 2015
Rest well, Joan, knowing you have touched so many lives. Thank you for your friendship: all the evenings in jazz clubs, in restaurants, in the theaters and in your home. We will miss you.
Ami Silvestre
Dennis Kelly
Celia Manalus
January 7, 2015
Thank you for letting me to be part of your care. May you rest in peace.. Your caregiver, Celia
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