Funeral Details

Richard J. Chroman

September 25, 1939 - October 31, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Cantor Howard Friedland

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

Prober Residence
2659 Cherry Lane
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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Monday 5PM-9PM
Tuesday 6:30PM-9PM
Shiva coordinator: Bonnie Wegner 630.286.0286- calls and texts accepted

Memorial Contributions

Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
www.oldtownschool.org




OBITUARY

Richard J. Chroman, age 85.
Beloved husband of Michele, nee Graver for 62 years. Loving father Adam (Kremie) Chroman and Melissa (Joshua) Prober. Proud grandfather of Ray, Julian, Ellie and Jonah. Dear brother of Allen (Dr.Anne Schell) Chroman and the late Roberta (the late Terry) Turkat. Fond uncle of Jennifer, Megan, Lauren, Bonnie, Lindsay, Loren. He will be missed by many other extended family and friends. Longtime Chicago dentist, avid sailor, amateur chef and three-time Chicken Soup Champ.
Service Monday, 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Westlawn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625, www.oldtownschool.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website.
Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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We were saddened to learn of the passing of our good friend Dick.
So many years of memories came to our mind. The wonderful and delicious events we shared.
Dick will be missed by so many.
We send our deepest condolences and love to Michelle and your entire family

Myrna & Burt Silver
November 1, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with Michele and family on the loss of a Husband Dad and Grandfather..I knew Dr. Chroman for many years first through my job at Fields Auto Group and now from Dundee Pharmacy..He was kind and nice and I always was happy to see him and talk to him..I am truly heartbroken to learn of his passing..He will be greatly missed by myself and all that knew him..May his memory be for a blessing . Sending love and hugs to Michele and family on a truly heartbreaking loss.

Cheryl Jacobs
November 2, 2024
My deepest condolences to Michelle, Adam and Melissa along with the rest of the family as they prepare to say goodbye, for now, to Dick. I’ll never forget the kindness Dick showed to myself, my wife and our traveling companions on 9/11 when I called him stranded at O’Hare…what a mensch he was!

Alazar Chroman
November 2, 2024
Dear Michele,
I was saddened to learn of Richard's passing. He was a lovely man and will be missed. I'm so sorry for your loss and am sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Affectionately, Honey

Honey (Copeland) Sandack
November 4, 2024
Adam, Kremie, Julian, Melissa, Mrs. Chroman and Chroman Family,
May our prayers be with you. May his Memory be for a Blessing.
Adam and Melissa you did a really nice Eulogy, it really enabled us to learn more about his life.
I enjoyed meeting your Dad and Grandpa at Adam's house for special occasions.
He was very Worldly with great stories.

He will be missed.

Steven B. Schwartz
and The Entire Schwartz Family

Steven Schwartz
November 4, 2024
Dear Aunt Michele and Chroman family,

The service for Uncle Dick was beautiful. Such a lovely tribute. May his memory be for a blessing.

With love and hugs from Colorado,
Bonnie

Bonnie Adrian
November 4, 2024