Ruth Kaplan

Ruth Kaplan (nee Gershkowitz), 81, of Naperville, at rest April 21, 2025. Born May 13, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Louis and Ida Gershkowitz. Beloved wife of Irv; loving mother of Mark and Brian (Mary Lu) Suderski and loving step mother of Dr. Alan (Patti), Janet and Larry (Deni) Kaplan; devoted grandmother of Jessica, Allison and Sharon Suderski, Aaron Kaplan, Lexi Kaplan (Ben) Meyer and Richard, Nicki, Danielle and Rachel Kaplan; dearest great grandmother of Luke. Ruth was deeply devoted to Rotary International. She was a honorary lifetime member of Chicago Rotary 1 and a longtime member of Westmont Rotary. In 2024 the Westmont Rotary recognized Ruth and Irv's passion for Westmont Rotary by naming the Ruth and Irv Kaplan Service Above Self Award to be given annually to a worthy recipient. Together, Ruth and Irv traveled to 26 Rotary International Conferences. They also owned and operated Irv Kaplan Interiors for many years in Westmont. Ruth was an avid Chicago sports fan. Above all, Ruth was loved by all and in turn loved all. She often spoke her mind but was never one to carry a grudge. Visitation Wednesday April 23, 2025 from 4-8 P.M. at Cappetta's West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services 39 N. Cass Ave., Westmont with Funeral Services at 7 P.M. with Rev. Dr. Robb Knuepfer officiating. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials in Ruth's name may be made to Westmont Rotary Club 75 E. Richmond St, Westmont IL 60559. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com
VISITATION: April 23, 2025
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4-8 P.M.
Location: Cappetta's West Suburban Funeral Home 39 N. Cass Ave., Westmont, Il 630-852-8000
FUNERAL SERVICES: April 23, 2025
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7 P.M
Location: Cappetta's West Suburban Funeral Home