Celebrating the life of Ross J. Felner

Ross J. Felner

February 9, 1981 - June 7, 2023

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, June 12, 2023 at 12 Noon

Graveside

Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1400 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, Illinois 60130
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Clergy

Rabbi Mordechai Gershon

Shiva

Felner Residence
1446 South Prairie Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60605
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Following the interment from 2PM until 8PM
And
Tuesday at the Highland Park Felner Residence
390 Moraine Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
from 4PM to 9PM

Memorial Contributions

Juvenile Diabetes Fund
35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2200
Chicago, Illinois 60601
www.jdrf.org/illinois

OBITUARY

Ross Joseph Felner, age 42, was granted his angel wings on June 7th, 2023 in his Chicago home. Raised in Deerfield, IL., Ross had a unique magnetism and zest for life that was admired by all who knew him. He is survived by his beloved parents Ira & Carol Felner; stepmom Delphine Lenoir; brothers Eric Epstein, Kevin (Lizabeth) Felner, Liam Felner and his nephew Aidan. Ross had recently received his nursing degree and was the glue that held our family together. He enjoyed playing, watching and talking about all things Chicago sports, a love for basketball, tv, and spending time with his family whenever he had a free moment.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 12th at 12:00 Noon at Waldheim Cemetery (Gate 38 A), Roosevelt Rd. at Des Plaines and Harlem, Forest Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Fund, 35 E Wacker Dr. Ste 2200, Chicago, IL 60601, www.jdrf.org/illinois/. To attend the funeral live stream or find details on multiple Shiva times and locations, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

GUEST BOOK

We encourage you to share your personal condolences and stories of Ross J. Felner below and we will share them with the family.

Dear Felner family,
My deepest condolences to you and the family. I remember Ross and I lived on plumtree in Deerfield when we were younger and we hung out together. We were in school together up until high school! He was such a nice man and he will be truly missed.

With heartfelt condolences
Courtney

Courtney Cohen

June 12, 2023

I loved Ross like a brother. One of the first memories I have of Ross is him inviting me to a picnic. While we were at the picnic he wanted a fold out chair so he called Dick's Sporting Goods and proceeded to say "I'd like to order a large pepperoni pizza". From that moment on I knew we'd be friends. We laughed our asses off together about everything and anything. He was a fellow Howard Stern show lover like me so we would regularly discuss the show. Thanksgiving 2020 Ross was going to be by himself because he did not want to jeopardize his fathers health with the COVID situation going on. I invited him over to my parents house where he met my whole family. My entire family immediately took to Ross the way I took to him. My parents and my brothers all LOVED Ross. In fact Ross would even text with my brother Luc about the stern show and my brother Ben about soccer. Not only did we laugh a lot but we shared what was really going on with each other. We discussed how each other were feeling. Ross was always trying to help out. I know when he was working as a nurse he was always looking to help the patients. I'm all over the place with this message but what I am trying to convey is that I would not be where I am today without his friendship and brotherhood we had. I love him like a brother and I know my parents loved him like a son. He will live on in my heart and I will always try to carry his attitude of service into all areas of my life. I am truly grateful and blessed to have shared this portion of my life with him.

Dan Rago