Funeral Details

Leon B. Kaufmann

November 20, 1936 - November 11, 2013

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Alex Felch

Interment

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Shiva

Kaufmann Residence
1130 Crestwood Drive
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847.272.0337
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Thursday following the interment until 9PM, Friday 12 Noon-3PM, Saturday after Shabbat until 9PM and Sunday 1PM-5PM

Memorial Contributions

Gastro Intestinal Research Foundation
70 East Lake Street, Suite 1015
Chicago, Illinois 60601
www.girf.org




OBITUARY

Leon B. Kaufmann, 76

Beloved husband for 55 years of Darlene nee Shapiro. Loving father of Joel (Shelly) Kaufmann and Susan Kaufmann. Very proud grandfather of Taryn, Eric, Jori,Jake and Dylan. Dear brother of the late Charles, Jewel and Herman. Service Thursday 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. Memorials in his memory to the Gastro Intestinal Research Foundation, 70 E. Lake St., Suite 1015, Chicago, IL 60601, www.girf.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Lee, you were a trusted businessman, a good friend, and an honorable man. You will be sorely missed. Godspeed!

T. Sheridan
November 14, 2013
LEE YOU WILL BE TRULY MISS HERE ON EARTH BUT IN HEAVEN IT WILL BE A BLESSING TO HAVE YOU THEIR. THE SMILES AND LAUGHTER AND ENERGY THAT YOU WILL BRING THEIR WILL BE SOOOOOOO AWESOME. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISS HERE AT VAPOR BUS. WE LOVE YOU

ALICE M GULLEY
November 13, 2013
Darlene, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Leon; we were so sad to hear.

I know words can't heal your pain, but I hope it helps a little bit to know that we will be here (around the corner in the Crestwood cul de sac) to help you should you need anything.

The Aines Family

Laurie and Tim Aines
November 14, 2013
To the Kaufmann Family: It has been 30+ years since we lived in Skokie but all deepest condolences on your loss.

Marius Greenspan and Family

marius greenspan
November 16, 2013
Forever in our hearts...rest in peace.
With love, Margaret, Terri & Natalia

Margaret Mitchell
November 20, 2013