Eugene Kanter

Eugene Kanter obituary, Northbrook, IL

Eugene Kanter

Eugene Kanter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook on Jul. 17, 2025.

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Eugene "Mean Gene" Kanter, age 97. Beloved husband for 69 years to the late Florence Kanter, devoted son of the late Sam and Mildred (Dunas) Kanter; loving father of Alex (Evelyn) Kanter, Mindy Nichols and Louis Kanter; cherished "Zayde" of eight grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; dear brother of the late Norton (Mary) Kanter and the late Irving (Edith) Kanter. Graveside services Friday, July 18th, 11 AM at Shalom Memorial Park, Wilke Rd North of Rand Rd. Arlington Heights. The service can be viewed on Eugene's webpage on www.mitzvahfunerals.com live, or any time after the funeral. In Info: Mitzvah Memorial Funerals, 630-MITZVAH 630-648-9824
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