Service Information

Service : Thursday, July 2nd at 10:00 am
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service
Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park

Shiva Information

Shiva Information

The Family will be receiving calls of condolence at:
The Birchwood Country Club
1174 Park Avenue West
Highland Park, Illinois 60035

Thursday 4 PM – 8 PM

Contributions
Pancreatic Cancer Network (PanCan)
http://www.pancan.org

Obituary

Marvin Friman, 93, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, in Boynton Beach, Florida. Beloved husband and best friend of Marilyn (née Cooper) for 53 wonderful years; loving father of Edward (Laurie), Lynne, Ronald (Emma), Michael (Jody), and Ellen (Tony) Karmin; cherished “Papa Marv” to eight adoring grandchildren; treasured uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Born and raised in Chicago, Marvin met the love of his life, Marilyn, at a local synagogue event. They married and soon began raising their family, first in Arlington Heights and later in Highland Park, where they built a lifetime of cherished memories together. Marvin was a dedicated Certified Public Accountant who genuinely loved his profession and valued the lasting relationships he developed with his clients over many decades. His remarkable work ethic and passion for helping others kept him practicing until the age of 92, when he finally retired to Boynton Beach, Florida. Deeply proud of his Jewish heritage, Marvin devoted countless hours to his synagogue community. He served on several synagogue boards and was honored to serve as Past President of Temple Chai, where his leadership, generosity, and commitment left a lasting impact. Outside of work and community service, Marvin embraced life with enthusiasm. He enjoyed playing tennis, watching movies, dancing with Marilyn, and traveling throughout the world. A proud Army veteran who served in the Korean War. Marvin will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, warm smile, and unwavering devotion to his family, friends, faith, and community. He touched countless lives and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Memorial donations in Marvin’s memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), www.pancan.org. Interment will take place at Shalom Memorial Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Chapel service, Thursday, July 2, 2026; 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois. For the link to view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

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July 9th, 2026

For more than three decades, I had the privilege of Marv being a constant presence in my life-first as a close friend, then a close colleague, and in these last several years as a mentor whose wisdom I leaned on more than he probably ever knew. When he entrusted his practice to me four years ago, it wasn’t just a transition of business but an act of faith and generosity that I have tried every day to honor. He never stopped checking in, never stopped offering guidance, and never stopped believing in me, even after the practice did not require his undivided attention and time commitment. That kind of loyalty and warmth is rare, and I feel fortunate to have had it for so long. I will miss our comradery through conversations, life stories we shared, advice, laughter and simply knowing he was there. May his memory be a blessing, and may his family find comfort among the many lives he touched. It has been truly an honor to have known Marv.

~ARLEN SIMON
~CLOSE FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS

July 9th, 2026

Dear Michael, we are so sorry for your loss. May your father’s memory be a blessing to you and your family.

~David Schwalb
~, Northbrook, IL

July 6th, 2026

Twenty-nine years and four months ago Marv took a chance and hired someone with no accounting experience. Over the years Marv was a teacher, friend and second father to me after I lost mine. I am going to miss his smile, laughter, humor, phone calls and him yelling my name in the office every five minutes when he wanted something. I’m sure you’ve opened up your practice in heaven and are already working on tax returns. ❤️

~Randy Klocke
~Employee, Waynesville

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