Funeral Details

Frank Florence

November 2, 1929 - September 13, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 12 Noon

Service

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

Rabbi Amanda Greene
Chicago Sinai Congregation

Interment - Private

Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.229.8822
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Following the service until 4PM

Memorial Contributions

Jewish United Fund
30 South Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
www.juf.org





OBITUARY

Frank Florence, age 96

Beloved husband of Roberta “Bobbie” Florence nee Ashen-Hoffman. Loving father of Adele (Sheldon) Newell, Dr. Neal (Laurie) Florence and Steven Florence, and step-father of Jeffrey Ashen, Deborah (Cara Meiselman) Ashen and Wendy (Tony) Fox. Proud grandfather of Joe (Joy) Soria, Anna Soria, Dr. Sarah (John Egger) Florence, Dr. Nick (Clair) Florence, Emily (Cailee Anelo) Florence, Izzy Fox, Charlie Fox, Jonah Meiselman-Ashen, Sam Meiselman-Ashen. Fond great-grandfather of Ethan (Mycala), Henry and Leo. Uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Dear brother of the late Jean (the late Harry) Kraff. Loving brother-in-law of the late Marilyn Bonner. Service Wednesday 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Private family interment at Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish United Fund, 30 South Wells St, Chicago, Illinois 60606, www.juf.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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What a BEAUTIFUL service today for Frank. Everyone who spoke gave such honor, respect and heartfelt words that gave such great insight into the man that Frank was. Thank You. Thank you for sharing and thank you for allowing me to be a part of this Beautiful service, all the way in Arizona. Love, gentle hugs and prayers for peace and comfort to you all as you try to navigate through this tremendous Loss. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joy Soria
September 16, 2026