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Obituaries

​Richard Africk, 94.

Service Friday, 12:00 noon at Temple Jeremiah (masks preferred), 937 Happ Rd., Northfield, IL 60093.

Richard Africk, 94, beloved husband and best friend of the late Diane, nee Lazow, Africk for 66 years. Son of the late Abraham and Leah, nee Kretschmer, Africk. Loving mother of Joel (Julie) Africk, Michael (Lisa) Africk and Juli (James) Noll. Adored grandpa of Andrew (Jamie), Tracy (Bryan) Musolf, Jared (Kate), Megan, Sarah, Taylor, Parker and Haley. Cherished great grandfather of Brooklyn, Danielle, and Rylie. Dear brother of Alan (the late Renee). Loving uncle of many nephews and nieces, and loving cousin to many. Proudly served in the Army during WWII and Korean War. Service Friday, 12:00 noon at Temple Jeremiah (masks preferred), 937 Happ Rd., Northfield, IL 60093. Interment Westlawn. Memorials in Richard's name to The COPD Caregiver Project at Respiratory Health Association, 1440 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60607, www.resphealth.org/donate/trib... are welcome. To attend the funeral live stream please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

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