Funeral Details

Sidney M. Kaplan

April 9, 1926 - February 27, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Graveside

Rosehill Cemetery
5800 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60660
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Clergy

Rabbi Rebecca Benoff
Chicago Sinai Congregation

Shiva

Kagan Residence
2852 West Leland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
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Sunday upon return from the cemetery until 8:30PM

Memorial Contributions

HIAS Inc
PO Box 97077
Washington, DC 20090-7077
giving.hias.org
and
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation
3023 North Clark Street, Suite 139
Chicago, Illinois 60657
lynnsage.org





OBITUARY

Sidney M. Kaplan, in his 100th year, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 27, 2026 . Loving husband to the late Cynthia Kaplan (nee Cooper). Kind and caring stepfather to Linda S. Kagan (David Pott) and Richard S. Kagan, proud step grandfather to Chloe Pott (Matthieu Delanoe) and Mason Pott (Chelsea Choi), and delighted great-step grandfather to Elliott and Lucille Delanoe. Fond uncle to Douglas, Aryeh, Bruce, and Susan Kaplan. Sidney lived a long and full life, always engaged with sports, current events, and movies. He was the oldest and last to survive of his siblings, Evelyn Gold, Gerson Kaplan, M.D., and Miriam Clarke. Sidney will be remembered and missed by those who knew him for his gentlemanly ways, wry sense of humor, and generosity. JUF Silver Circle member. Graveside service Sunday, 2:30PM at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60660. Contributions in his memory may be made to HIAS Inc., giving.hias.org and Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation, lynnsage.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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Mr. Kaplan was truly kind, and I’m grateful to have known him. May his memory be a blessing!

Ida Rmz
February 27, 2026
Very sad to hear of Sidney’s passing. Such a fine gentleman. Always a delight to talk to. And virtually no one knew more about Chicago sports. Adios.

Jim Peters
February 27, 2026
Uncle Sid,
Too soon, I know you’re almost a 100 but too soon. One more word of wisdom, one more joke. We’re gonna miss you the world‘s is going to miss you. But we’re all happy to know that you’re with Cynthia and the rest of the family and live once up there.
Your nephew, Bruce

Bruce Kaplan
March 1, 2026