Funeral Details

Eliezer "Ellie" Kaplan

Interment - Private

Memorial Contributions

The Ark
6450 North California Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60645
www.arkchicago.org

Memorial Contributions

The Ark
6450 North California Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60645
www.arkchicago.org




OBITUARY

Eliezer “Ellie” Kaplan, 63

Beloved husband of Susan nee Russcol. Devoted son of the late Paul Kaplan and Esther nee Sosewitz. Loving brother-in-law of Deb Russcol, Al Russcol and Toni Cohen. Dear cousin of David (Lori Stark) Shapiro. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the funeral and interment services will be private. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Ark, 6450 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60645 www.arkchicago.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Safe journey, my old friend Ellie

David Schreier
May 6, 2021
Baruch Dayan HaEmes. Thank you for being a conduit of Hashems blessing in this world.

Efrayim Prero
May 6, 2021
Ellie was a kind soul who truly cared about people.
I saw Ellie as a hero for his unmatched commitment to his artistic musical vision.
I wish I had the chance to talk to him one more time. BD"E

Zev Goldberg
May 6, 2021
Thinking of you today Sue and sending you love.

Mandy and Robert Book
May 7, 2021
Dear Sue,
My heart goes out to you. Virtual hug. I"YH you will find comfort from the good years that you shared together.

Roz Oren
May 7, 2021
Ellie, your rhythm beats on in our hearts. Sue, sending all the love and blessings. Zichrono livracha.

Menachem Cohen and Wendy Lauter
May 7, 2021
Sue, it was always so clear how much you loved Ellie. You were blessings in each other's lives. Zichrono Livracha.

Diana Lieb
May 7, 2021
Sue, sending all our love to you, from all of us lucky enough to have shared the joys of music with you both...

Ken Monroe
May 7, 2021
Sue, I'm sorry I was unable to attend the grave-side service (I thought it would be streamed but it wasn't); again, my deepest condolences and may you find comfort among the other mourners of Zion and Israel.

Wendy Kaden
May 7, 2021
My sincerest condolences, Sue.

Marilyn Anderson
May 7, 2021
Dear Sue, sending you profound condolences. May his memory be a comfort and a blessing.

Andrea Kaden
May 8, 2021
BDE my friend and former bandleader in Mi Yodea You will be missed dearly

Philip Isaacson
May 9, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Ellie's passing. Sending my deepest condolences.

Heidi Shapiro
May 9, 2021
So sorry to hear your news.Mike and Ellie were such good friends.Both went so you g.

Abbie Harris-Gottlieb
May 16, 2021