Funeral Details

Donald J. Karper

February 7, 1927 - December 14, 2013

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Shoshana Conover

Interment

Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, Illinois 60076
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Shiva

Karper Residence
4170 North Marine Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60613
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Party Room - Penthouse Floor
Following the interment until 9PM

Memorial Contributions

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
www.lpzoo.org/donate




OBITUARY

Donald J. Karper, age 86

Beloved husband of 30 years of Roberta, nee Arnove. Loving father of Lauren Karper Berz. Dear Papa of Danny (Fiancé Ilissa Gershman) Berz. Brother of the late Bernice (the late Emile) Gerchenson. Our appreciation for his devoted caregiver, Karen Butler. Served in WWII as a 2nd Class Mate Pharmicist. Service Tuesday 12 Noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, www.lpzoo.org/donate. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I have so many memories of my dear Papa. He was a wonderful, loving, funny and kind man. I am so blessed to have memories of spending time with him when I was young. From the beautiful letters he used to write me, to taking me out for hot dogs, to our talks on the phone, I was so fortunate to have shared a good part of my life with him. He shared a beautiful life with his loving, strong and incredible wife, Roberta. He was deeply loved by his wonderful daughter and my loving Aunt Laurie. While I had not seen my Papa in a long time, I will always hold close to my heart the special times we shared when I was growing up. I was honored to have known him and I am so blessed that he played an important role in my life. I will deeply miss him...and will always cherish him and our special time we had together. I love you Papa.

Michelle Crane
December 20, 2013