Howard Bradley Rothbart

Howard Bradley Rothbart, 50, originally from Northbrook, Illinois, passed away on March 16, 2023 in Kankaee, Il. He was the loving son of the late Diana Lee Rothbart (nee Fraelick) and the late Norman S. Rothbart. He was the dear grandson of the late Mildred Fraelick and the late Abraham Rothbart. He is survived by his devoted brother, Andrew E. Rothbart and many cousins. Howard was a special needs individual who could light up a room with his infectious smile and brought joy to those who knew him well. He enjoyed all genres of music, dancing, comic books, and also participated in swimming events with the Special Olympics Foundation, www.specialolympics.org. Art, music, horseback riding & physical fitness therapies provided him with much personal fulfillment. He will be missed by all of us who cared so deeply about his wellbeing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics, A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 24th, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Shalom Memorial Park,1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced.