Obituary
DeeDee Kaufmann nee Kayner, 88, beloved wife of the late Ralph; loving mother of Kathy Nelson, Beth (Dennis) King and Mark (Beth) Kaufmann; cherished Grammy of Ryne, Jordan (Jenna), Melanie (Jon), Laura (Corey), Jenna (Kevin), Amy, Matt and Andy; adored great grandmother of 11; treasured sister, aunt, cousin and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the GI Research Foundation at www.giresearchfoundation.org. Private family service. To leave condolences for the family: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.
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May 12th, 2025
Always very kind and loving. Loved her family very much. I remember her and her loving husband Ralph always there encouraging and cheering her grandchildren on….from dance recitals to graduations…a very proud mother and grandmother. She will be missed. God is near to the brokenhearted…Sending love and prayers to the family.
~Cynthia Gregory
~Aunt to grandchildren, Downers Grove IL
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