Barry Klerman

Barry Klerman obituary

Barry Klerman

Barry Klerman Obituary

Visit the Shalom Memorial Funeral Home - Arlington Heights website to view the full obituary.
Barry Klerman, 96. Beloved husband and best friend for over 70 years to Anita, nee Warren; devoted father of Rita (Mark) Obeler, Cindy Edwards (Nick Zazzarino), and Brian (Ann) Klerman; treasured grandfather of Becky (Scott) Novack, Danny (Allison) Obeler, Allison (Zander) Albright, Melanie Edwards, Elliott Klerman, and Audrey Klerman; proud great-grandfather of Griffin, Reese, Max, Bennett, and Dylan; loving brother of Sharon (the late Roland) Rudnick and the late Judith (the late Samuel) Smith; fond uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Barry's family would like to thank his caregivers Olga, Nelly, and Mira for their compassion and dedication. Barry was a proud Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org, or Honor Flight Chicago, www.honorflightchicago.org. Chapel service Friday, Sept. 26, 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.

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Shalom Memorial Funeral Home - Arlington Heights

1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-9607

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