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Jerry Konopken Obituary

Konopken, Jerry Jerry Konopken, age 90, beloved husband of Sonya Greenberg Konopken, nee Semuel and the late Arlene, nee Kopol. Loving father of Jodi (Bob Wojcik) Konopken Wojcik, Bob (Laura Roth) Konopken, Sue (Marc) Lapp, Hilary (Brian Larsen) Greenberg, Bruce Greenberg and Gary (Mindy) Greenberg. Caring grandfather of Michael, Allison (Eric), Alex, Keith, Emma, Dana, Erin, Alec, Matt, Grant, Alanah, Maddie, Mia, Blake. Proud great-grandfather of Lydia, Ben, Abby and August. He will be dearly missed by many family members and friends. Service Sunday, 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 North Buffalo Grove Rd., (one block North of Lake Cook Rd.) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to Friends of Highland Park Library, www.hplibrary.org/support or Honor Flight Chicago, www.honorflightchicago.org . Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals Buffalo Grove Chapel - 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com. Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 23, 2019.

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Steven LeVine

November 24, 2019

My heavy heart t goes to you and yours I will miss Jerry so very much for all the love he showed me over the years he had a fighting Spirit may God Bless you all and May he rest in peace with all my love

Barbara Paradise

November 24, 2019

Jerry was a very special person. A loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend. A life worth living.

With love and sympathy to Sonya and family.

Barbara Paradise

Michele Herbin

November 23, 2019

Bridge in my kitchen was always special. Jerry was a super guy.

Stu Miller

November 23, 2019

Saturday morning lunches at Denny's won't be the same.

You will be missed.

Stu Miller-

jerry konopken

November 23, 2019

always will remember you fondly, lovingly, barbara nathan

Judy Clar

November 23, 2019

Deepest sympathy to all family and friends. He was a true mensch. One of the last members of the Gung Ho couples club. Always in my heart. RIP dear friend

Syble Dicker

November 23, 2019

In loving memory of a very dear friend.

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