Funeral Details

Gerald E. Franks

June 6, 1921 - June 28, 2017

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Service

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

Rabbi Amy Memis-Foler
Temple Judea Mizpah

Interment

New Light Cemetery
6807 North East Prairie Road
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
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Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Following the interment until 9PM

Memorial Contributions

The SelfHelp Home
908 West Argyle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60640
www.selfhelphome.org
or
American Jewish Committee
55 E. Monroe Street
Suite 2930
Chicago, Illinois 60630
www.ajcchicago.org




OBITUARY

Gerald Franks age 96. Beloved husband of the late Louise. Loving father of Daniel (Ronda) Franks, David Franks, and Debbie (Barry) Lipsett. Proud grandfather of Joanna (Matthew) Sackel, Mari (Daniel) Greenberger, Aaron (Sari) Lipsett and Jason Lipsett. Loving great grandfather of Joshua, Michael, Tovi and Noa. Loving brother of the late Ruth Asch. Cherished uncle of Evelyn (John) Asch, Tom (Susanna) Asch, and James (Jane) Asch. Devoted great-uncle of Nathaniel, Rachel, Alice, and Gabriel. Fond step-father of Ken (Jill) Levin, Nancy (Neal) McGrath and Marc Levin. Loving step-grandfather of Noah, Erica, Matthew, Robert, Brittany, and Brooke. Service Sunday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment New Light. Memorials in his memory to The Selfhelp Home, 908 W. Argyle, Chicago, IL 60640, www.selfhelphome.org or American Jewish Committee, 55 E. Monroe Street, Suite 2930, Chicago, IL 60630, www.ajcchicago.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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My condolences on the passing of Gerald. I enjoyed our discussions through the years.

Donald Lason
July 2, 2017
Your father and family shared a personal connection with my family through Temple Judea, Thanksgiving retreats, etc. For both my dad, Karl, and my mom, Eva had a personal relationship with your dad. I remember your families participation in Thanksgiving retreats. At a point in my own life where I was figuring out what I wanted to do, your dad took time to sit with me and explore options. The way Gerry was described at the funeral service about when he did "one to ones" with family members was very similar to the time he offered me.

I truly hope that his memory will be a blessing for all who experienced him.

Jamie Weiner

Jamie Weiner
July 2, 2017