Raisa "Mindel" Kagan

Raisa "Mindel" Kagan obituary

Raisa "Mindel" Kagan

Raisa Kagan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Raisa Kagan, nee Mindel, age 93. Beloved wife for 68 years to Yakov Kagan; cherished mother of Vitaliy (Tatyana) Kagan and the late Felix (survived by Irina) Kagan; loving grandmother of Julie (Alex) Maktaz, Levi (Sarah) Kagan, Melanie (Jake) Feiger and Gina Kagan and great-grandchildren Ethan, Eli, Eliana and Avichai; dear sister of the late Abraham (Roza) Mindel and the late Vladimir (survived by Margarita) Mindel; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, September 26 th, 10 am at the chapel in Sunset Memorial Lawns Cemetery, 3100 Shermer Rd. Northbrook. Interment to follow. The funeral and interment can be viewed on Raisa's webpage at www.mitzvahfunerals.com live, or any time after the funeral. Arrangements entrusted to Mitzvah Memorial Funerals 630-MITZVAH 630-648-9824

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