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William Kaplan Obituary
Beloved husband of the late Shirley W. Kaplan nee Weinstein. Loving father of Susan (David Block) Kaplan and Miriam "Mimi" (Tom) Benjamin. Proud grandfather of Ari, Benjamin, Mekdes and Welcome. Dear brother of the late Henry (the late Helen) Kaplan and the late Allen (the late Polly) Barnard. Graveside Service Tuesday 10AM at Memorial Park, (Section Birch) 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie. Memorials in his memory to Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, www.jrctogether.org or the SelfHelp Home, 908 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640, www.selfhelphome.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Ivana Bukvich
August 8, 2023
Bill shared his office, LO19, at UIC when he returned to teach, I believe 2012-2013. He was always so encouraging about my work with piano students, warm, and funny! I was looking forward to the days when he was around! My deepest condolences to all who love him. Ivana Bukvich
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Conrad Pomykala
July 27, 2023
I knew your Dad/Grandfather at UIC in the 90s; I have fond memories of forever chasing after him when I was the volunteer treasurer of the UIC Scholarship Association to finalize 'his' list of winners for several Music Awards.
Carolyn Master
July 21, 2023
One of my favorite teachers and a very cool cat. My sincerest condolences. I wish I would have known sooner so I could have paid my respects.
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