Funeral Details

Melvin R. Loeb

May 14, 1943 - November 29, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Service

Oak Park Temple
1235 North Harlem Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
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Clergy

Rabbi Max Weiss
Rabbi Emeritus Gary S. Gerson
Cantor Emerita Julie Yugend-Green
Oak Park Temple

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

Lauren and Seth Levrant Residence
505 Fair Oaks Ave
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
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Tuesday and Wednesday from 6PM to 8PM.
Minyan at 7PM

Memorial Contributions

Oak Park Temple B’nai Abraham Zion
1235 North Harlem Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
www.oakparktemple.org
and
The Self Help Home
908 West Argyle Street
Chicago, Illinos 60640
www.selfhelphome.org





OBITUARY

Melvin Richard Loeb, 81, of Chicago and formerly of River Forest, Illinois, after a long illness.
Son of Sally and Bill Loeb, Mel was born in Albany Park in 1943. A graduate and great supporter of Roosevelt University, Mel had a long career as a stockbroker. He had a prodigious memory and a keen sense of humor. He was a reliable source of the acerbic joke, the shaggy dog and the punny story. Mel was survived by many loving cousins and beloved by many friends. He was generous to a fault, active in his synagogue life, and in retirement Mel was an active patron of the arts and a long-time volunteer at the Art Institute. He loved music, books, art, the CSO, the Lyric, the Goodman Theater, Mandel Hall, and so much more.

Service Tuesday, 11:30AM at Oak Park Temple B’nai Abraham Zion, 1235 North Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL. Interment Westlawn. Donations in Mel’s memory and in lieu of flowers are welcomed to Oak Park Temple B’nai Abraham Zion, 1235 North Harlem Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302, www.oakparktemple.org and the Self Help Home, 908 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640, www.selfhelphome.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I'm so honored to had the opportunity to meet and get to know Melvin. Melvin really enjoyed watching sports especially, The Cubs!!! Melvin and I watched a few games together. I wondered what Melvin thoughts would be about The Bear's ? May you rest in peace Melvin. From your Caregiver, Lisa.

Lisa Krippes
November 30, 2024
We knew Mel in high school and beyond. He stood up at our wedding. We would see him at Oak Park Temple where he would enjoy coming to Yiddish activities. It always interesting to talk to Mel and catch up on old times. We are sorry to hear of his passing.

Dave and Phyllis Kupperman
December 1, 2024
Oh, Mel, We have already missed the time we used to share with you, before your illness. Mel was David's friend before I met him and he introduced me to Mel the first time I visited Chicago, when I was 19. The information shared here about his involvement with the temple and with the many types of culture that our wonderful city offers is absolutely true. An important facet of Mel's existence has been omitted. He was an enthusiastic foodie. He would try new restaurants in Chicago and in other cities. Before his illness he also styled himself a flaneur. He especially enjoyed walking in Paris, pausing to rest at the occasional cafe. Most of all, Mel was a faithful friend. We will hold him in our hearts as one of the dearest people we have ever known. Thank you for that, Mel.

Love, Ann Raven and David Edelberg

Ann Raven
December 1, 2024
I have been Mel house keeper and friend for over twenty years we always talk about his many travels and cubs games over the years and every Xmas holidays I would always bring him my sister Inlaw chocolate chip cookies 🍪 wish he always enjoyed the last couple of years I purchased a golden doodle and he always loved to play with her and insisted that I would bring her with me to work every two weeks and she enjoyed his company as much as I did Samantha my dog 🐶 and myself will truly miss his wonderful smile and our walks in the park after our visits with him and all the wonderful stories that he told me over the twenty plus years rest in peace my friend and peace and mercy be with you xoxo 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Anthony McGuire
December 1, 2024
Melvin was the person that you don’t have the chance to meet every day.; highly intelligent, kind, and generous. He liked art , classical music, and sports. Melvin was a great friend, the one that’s always present when you need him. He will be missed by many people!.
Rest in peace my friend!
Nicole, your caregiver
December 3 , 2024

Nicoleta Eremia
December 3, 2024