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Jeffrey Kahan Obituary

Kahan, Jeffrey F. 55, he was a man that loved life and lived life; Beloved husband of Diane (nee Singer); Loving father of Perry, Daniel and Katie Kahan; Devoted son of Donna and the late Donald Kahan; Dear brother of Richard (Stacy), Ted (Amy) and Tony (Julie) Kahan; Fond uncle of 10 nieces and nephews. Service Monday 2PM at North Shore Congregation Israel 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe. Interment Private.Memorials in his memory to the Jewish United Fund, 30 S. Wells, Chicago, IL, 60606 www.juf.org or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 525 West Monroe, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60661, www.nationalmssociety.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Buffalo Grove Chapel 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 11, 2012.

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Brian Egan

June 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers for strength and peace are with the entire Kahan family.

Brian and Hope Egan

June 18, 2012

my heartfelt sympathies to the Kahan family.
Richie, it's been a while, but I never forget
Shari S

Shari Huntley

June 18, 2012

To the Kahan family,
I am so very sorry to hear this devestating news. Richie, it's been a long time but when you boys were a team, always together, you always made me feel safe and I'm so sure that's how Jeffery felt as well. My heart is with your family.
Always,
Shari (chucks sister) Huntley

Linda Gross

June 15, 2012

Dear Ted and Amy and the entire Kahan family,
All of us are so deeply sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. Please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Howard Bernstein

June 14, 2012

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff was a wonderful person & his passing is a great loss to all of us. My thoughts & love are with you & your family.

laura miller

June 14, 2012

To the entire Kahan family - My heart is with you all at this difficult time. My each new day give you added strenght. Laura Miller and family

TD

June 13, 2012

Extending my heartfelt condolences to the Kahan family. Psalms 55:22 is a very encouraging scripture. Please at your earliest convenience read this and see hoow it instructs you to throw your burden upon the creator
May your memories bring you comfort

Carole Marshall

June 13, 2012

Stacy and Richie, My deepest condolences to you and your family. May the love of family and friends sustain you during this very difficult time.
Carole Segal Marshall

Todd (Smokey) and Terri Silveramn

June 13, 2012

im so so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and your family

Sue Karlinsky

June 12, 2012

Donna,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much your family means to you - may you find strength during this time of grief.

Jim Zemezonak

June 12, 2012

I was saddened to hear about Jeff's passing. Working with him for many years I learned quite a bit. It was his great attitude and compassion that will be sorry missed. He touched many people over the years in such a positive way. A great model for many.

June 12, 2012

donna, my thoughts are with you and your family.we go back a long time and our memories are many..linda and laurie send you their love and remember the wonderful times they had as children with jeff. my love to you at this most difficult time.ilene and sidney reiff sun lakes, arizona

Toby Rose

June 12, 2012

To the Kahan family and especially Donna, May you all be helped in your grief by the memories of a great family and a great man who lived life to the fullest. My family sends their deepest sympathies. Toby Rose

June 12, 2012

Dear Diane & Family,
Our deepest condolences to you and our hopes that your loving memories of Jeff will bring you comfort. We are so sorry for your loss.
Linda & Jeff Stern

mark blutstein

June 12, 2012

Tony and Family,

I want to pass on my deepest condolences for the loss of Jeffrey. From what I have read he was loved by so many and I know was a great part of your lives. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Liss

June 12, 2012

To Diane and family. I learned SO much from Jeff in in my years at Frain Camins & Swartchild! He was intelligent warm and witty of course!! A lot of laughing involved with learning. I am so sorry for your loss! Linda Liss (formally Nagel)

Merisa Monahiem

June 12, 2012

Dear Kahan Family, Our deepest condolences to your entire family. May this be the last of your pain.
The Monahiem family.

Lois and Ron Meyers

June 11, 2012

We send our deepest condolences to you and our loving thoughts.

Marti Koplin

June 11, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes to you my extended Kahan family. Distance has never separated me from you.
Know that I am sending you my positive thoughts and heartfelt love.
Marti Koplin

Steve at Landworks Landscaping

June 11, 2012

To the entire Kahan Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences from me; to each and every one of you. It's been blessing to know Jeff for so many years; I will miss him dearly.

"They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies."

- William Penn

For me Jeff's contagious smile will forever be in my mind

Bushels of Love,

June 11, 2012

To Diane and the Kahan family. I was blessed to meet Jeff numerous times through my good friend Al Lazowski. EVERY time that I was blesseed to see Jeff, I came away knowing that I had been touched by a truely great soul. We lost a sister to M.S. so i could relate to his suffering, yet he had such a positive spirit. Thank you God for letting Jeff touch so many lives before he returned home.
Jim Carter

June 11, 2012

Diane and family, we are so saddened to learn of Jeff's passing. He was a inspiration to all who are "living" life.
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lea & David Karp Sherman Oaks, CA

Arthur Holden

June 11, 2012

Dear Kahan Family,

Our family only knew Jeff through the eyes of our daughter, Julie. Julie and Katie have been closest of friends throughout their youth. We're very fond of Katie.
Our deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Arthur and Betsy Holden

June 11, 2012

To Donna and her beautiful family,

I was stunned to hear about your terrible loss. My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time.

Diane Mocerf

Karen Greenstein

June 11, 2012

My deepest condolences to the entire Kahan family. I worked with Jeff at CBK for many years and found him to be warm, sensitive and incredibly inspirational in the way he dealt with his disease. He was a great supporter of mine and before I left CBK he game me advice for which I am forever grateful. Rest in Peace.

Marian Sturm

June 11, 2012

The Kahan Family:

I remember Jeffrey back in the Jacobs/Kahan days when he was working for his father and how he was a warm and friendly person.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Marian (McCartin) Sturm

Stephanie Smerling

June 11, 2012

Donna and Diane,

We just heard the sad news and are in shock. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family. Jeff was such a special person.

May his memory be for a blessing.

Stephanie and Michael Smerling

Janna Kahnweiler-Silva

June 11, 2012

I'm so sorry for the loss of your Jeff. He was a great friend to my brother David, and a family friend to us Kahnweilers while growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Robert Rosen

June 11, 2012

I think of Jeff's warmth, insight and determination. Such a loss. Condolences to Diane and the family and to Donna.

Cyndi Geller

June 11, 2012

Dear Donna, Diane, Rich, Teddy , Tony and Family,

I am deeply saddened by Jeff's passing. Though we rarely get together, we're family and you have all always been special to me. My loving thoughts and sincere condolences are with you today. I wish I could be there as well.

Cyndi

Jim McGovern

June 11, 2012

Ted, thinking of you and your family in your time of grief. So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.

Rita Yeretzian

June 11, 2012

Ted, extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and all the Kahan family. May the memories of your brother's love and guidance give you strength during this very difficult time.

Larry Silfen

June 11, 2012

Tony and the Kahan Family-

Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Lots of hugs from your Maccabi family.

June 11, 2012

Dear Donna,

My heartfelt condolences. May you draw strength in this very difficult time from the loving memories you shared together as family.

Suzanne Franklin

Phil Burnstine

June 11, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jeff. I worked with him at Frain Camins & Swartchild over 20 years ago. I have nothing but fond memories of him and I'm sorry for your loss.

Alan Meserow

June 11, 2012

I am so sad and sorry this part of his journey is over. I knew him best in the early part of his life - His joie de vie, strength and spirit sparkled then and is still shining for us now. God Bless you Jeff....and Family...

June 11, 2012

Diane and to all the Kahan family. David and I join in your sorrow. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

David and Suzanne Reiter

Gloria Taussig

June 11, 2012

Donna and family,
Sending my deepest sympathy on your loss. May his name be forever a blessing.

Warren & Cindy Baker

June 11, 2012

Donna, Diane, Rich, Tony, Ted, Kids:

Your son, husband, brother, father was a beautiful person because everyday to him was a beautiful day. Inspired all of us who knew him with his incredible determination and courage. Always be proud.

Warren and Cindy Baker

Kathy and Tom Bonnel

June 11, 2012

Diane, we are deeply saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Our hearts go out to you, Perry, Daniel and Katie at this most difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May the cherished memories of Jeff bring you comfort and peace.

Denise Dalicando

June 11, 2012

I am deeply saddened to hear of Jeff's tragic passing. He fought and fought hard which was unbelievably admirable! I worked with Jeff at CBK as a young adult and he was such a fun-sprited, caring and genuine individual. My condolences to his family. He will surely be missed by many.

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