Kenneth "Ken" Skolnik

Kenneth "Ken" Skolnik obituary, Arlington Heights, IL

Kenneth "Ken" Skolnik

Upcoming Events

Mar

17

Service

1:30 p.m.

Meal of Condolence-The Continental Restaurant

788 S. Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Mar

17

Graveside service

12:30 p.m.

Shalom Memorial Park

1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Kenneth Skolnik Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook on Mar. 15, 2026.
Kenneth "Ken" Skolnik, age 100. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis, nee Goldberg; cherished father of Susan Nagelberg, Jean (Peter) Andersen and the late Nancy (Jeff) Blohm; loving grandfather of Chris Blohm, Corey (Rana) Blohm, Scott Nagelberg, Katie Blohm, Daniel (Megan) Nagelberg and Sarah-Jane Andersen and great-grandchildren Teagan, Mason and Brayden; devoted son of the late Hyman and Ida (Primakow) Skolnik; dear brother of the late Rita (Irv) Levy; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday March 17th, 12:30 PM, at Shalom Memorial Park, Wilke Rd. North of Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Family and friends who can't attend the funeral can watch it on Ken's webpage on www.mitzvahfunerals.com live, or any time after the funeral. In lieu of flowers contribtuions in Ken's name to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Mitzvah Memorial Funerals 847-MITZVAH 847-648-9824

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Upcoming Events

Mar

17

Service

1:30 p.m.

Meal of Condolence-The Continental Restaurant

788 S. Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Mar

17

Graveside service

12:30 p.m.

Shalom Memorial Park

1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004