Obituary
Neal I. Kirschenbaum, 89. Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Marilyn; devoted father of Karen and the late Linda Kirschenbaum; cherished Papa of Janey Rose; loving brother of the late Gloria (the late Albert “Obbie”) Kessler and Gerald “Sonny” (the late Lillian) Kirschenbaum; caring brother-in-law of the late Edward Mitzen; treasured uncle of several nieces and nephews; best bud of Richie Alvarado; dear friend of Sheri Ann (the late Jay), Sandra (Sheldon), Marlene (the late Joey), the late Essie (the late Howard), and the late Rosie (the late Herbie). Neal was a retired Cook County Sheriff’s Police Investigator. He will be remembered for his kind, loving personality and goofy sense of humor. Neal was a dedicated family man and role model- he will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation, www.eraseibc.org. Chapel service Monday, June 29, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva information, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.
Service Information
Service : Monday, June 29th at 12:15 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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June 26th, 2026
As a rookie cop in 1972, Neal was one of the guys that I looked up to. He was a MENSCH!
~Elliot Cohen
~Co worker and friend, Lincolnshire
June 25th, 2026
Uncle Neal was a wonderful brother to Gloria, and uncle to me! I will miss you!
~Marty Kessler
~Nephew, Prospect Heights, Illinois
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