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Irving Shepard Obituary

Shepard, Irving M. Age 89, of Highland Park, passed away June 7, 2011; beloved husband of Edna, nee Fraerman; loving father of Barbara Shepard, Ellyn Shepard & Stacy (Gene) Cohen; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Jay) Juarez, Michael (Karla) Giese, Brian Cohen & Mitchell Cohen; proud great grandfather of Kaela, Halie & Jesse Juarez and Amelia, Luke & Eric Giese; dear brother-in-law of Dr. Sam (Susan) Fraerman; dear brother of the late Sylvia Shapiro; devoted son of the late Nathan and Rae Shapiro. Irving graduated from Marshall High School with the class of 1939. A veteran of WWII, he served with the 27th Evacuation Hospital. Chapel Service Friday 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Entombment Shalom Memorial Park. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, June 12th from 2pm - 4pm at Briarwood Country Club, 355 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. For Info: 847-255-3520

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 9, 2011.

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Deberah Singer

June 11, 2011

Ellyn,

I am so sorry about the loss of you Dad. I know he was a wonderful man, and I know how much you loved him.

Deb

Liz Darby

June 11, 2011

So sorry to hear of Irv's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed. Sending love to all of you.

David Zlatnik

June 9, 2011

Darlene and I were quite saddened to hear of your loss.

June 9, 2011

Edna and girls, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We all loved Irv and will miss him. Make he enjoy ball hawking where ever he is!
xoxoxo
Edelson Family

Brian Cohen

June 9, 2011

Brian Cohen

June 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Bobbi Dorfman

The Pruehers

June 9, 2011

We were so sorry to learn of your loss. If there is anything we can do to help you at this time please let us know.

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