Dolores Kleiman

Dolores Kleiman, 96. Beloved wife for 56 wonderful years to the late Joel; devoted mother of Claire (Mark) Evans and Jonathan (Annette) Kleiman; cherished Nana of Ashley (Scott) Leavitt, Paige Evans, and Jenna (Shea) Lewis; proud great-grandmother (OG Nana) of Maverick, Savannah, Ryder, and Reagan. Dolores was born in Geneva, Switzerland and immigrated to the United States in 1945. She married Joel in 1955 and they raised their family in Deerfield. She worked as a fashion model for many years, which was a perfect fit as she loved shopping, makeup, and getting her hair done. Dolores spoke French and loved conversing with other French speakers. She enjoyed old movies, classic music, and adored cats. Above all, family was everything. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. For shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.