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Morton Katznelson Obituary

Katznelson, Morton Age 94, beloved husband for 70 wonderful years of the late Gloria (nee Polakoff); Loving father of Donna Weil, Andy (Linda) Katznelson and Judie (Howard) Sandler; Proud gramps of Sean (Amanda) Weil, Richard (Stefanie) Weil, Geoffrey (Sari) Weil, Michael (fiancee: Cristina Roti) Katznelson, Lee Katznelson, Gabriel (fiancee: Heather Wing) Sandler and Gillian Sandler and great-grandfather of Ariel, Simon, Elan, Eva, Amari, Ilana, Asher and Marin. Chapel service Sunday, 11 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025 or to the charity of your choice. For info: (847)255-3520 or www.shalom2.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 8, 2012.

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January 22, 2013

Donna, Andy, Judie--so sorry to hear of Mort s passing. My Dad s favorite cousin.
All those wonderful Thanksgivings With Goldie, Mort, Ted, Ruby, Uncle Mike, Aunt Etta--Rose and Bill and all the people who made those great days. You had a warm house--and dualing turkeys. Miss them all--
Miss you all--Craig

Terri Katznelson Berman

September 11, 2012

Dear Family,
So sorry to read of Mort's passing. No one called us or we would have been at the funereal. May his name be for a blessing.
Your cousins,
Charlotte Katznelson
Terri Katznelson Berman

Rebecca Anderson

September 8, 2012

Dear Katznelson family,
It was truly an honor to know your dad. I will miss our visits but remember him fondly and keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Earl and RoseLee Deutsch

September 8, 2012

We are so sorry about the loss of your dad. We loved both your mother and dad for so many years and I am certain that now they are back together again. Our love and deepest sympathy to all of you.

Kenny Sutchar

September 8, 2012

Sorry for your loss. My Dad passed 2 years ago at 93. What a great run

Dave Schultz

September 8, 2012

Andy: How blessed you have been for him to have been in your life to such an advanced age. You are, no doubt, the richer for it.

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