Samuel Norman Frankel

Samuel Norman Frankel obituary, Northbrook, IL

Samuel Norman Frankel

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Sep

12

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12:00 p.m.

Shalom Memorial Park

1700 West Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Sep

12

Service

1:15 p.m.

Meal of Condolence: Max & Benny's Restaurant

461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

Samuel Frankel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook on Sep. 10, 2025.

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Samuel "Sam" Frankel O.D., age 97. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Frankel, nee Goldfarb; cherished father of Deborah (the late Michael) Peterson, Paul Frankel (Viviana "Eun JU" Oh) and Bruce (Alice) Frankel; adored grandfather of Zev Dase (fiancé' Tara Principali), Jason Peterson, Ethan Frankel and great-grandchild Chloe Dase; devoted son of the late William and Bertha (Gerson) Frankel. Graveside funeral Friday September 12th, 12 Noon at Shalom Memorial Park, Wilke Rd North of Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Family and friends who cannot attend the funeral can watch it on Sam's webpage on www.mitzvahfunerals.com live, or any time after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory to City of Hope, www.cityofhope.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals 630-MITZVAH 630-648-9824

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Upcoming Events

Sep

12

Service

12:00 p.m.

Shalom Memorial Park

1700 West Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Sep

12

Service

1:15 p.m.

Meal of Condolence: Max & Benny's Restaurant

461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062