Jean Ponoroff

Jean E. Ponoroff (nee’ Kramer), 97, passed away on January 19, 2026; beloved wife of the late Charles for 72 wonderful years; devoted mother of Carol (William) Mack and Lawrence (Monica) Ponoroff; adoring grandmother of Bryan (Allison) Mack, Christopher Ponoroff, Lindsay (Jon) Rotter, Devon Ponoroff, Laura Ponoroff and Scott Ponoroff; proud great grandmother of Logan, Remi, Hunter, Hudson and Hayden; much loved sister of the late Marvin and adored daughter to the late Ben and Esther Kramer. Jean’s family would like to thank her caregivers Maribel and Joy for their compassion and dedication. Jean loved nothing more then spending time with family and friends and recounting her days as president of the Frank Sinatra Fan Club. She will be remembered for her kind ways and generosity. She will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to ORT America Northbrook Chapter; www.ortamerica.org/donate. Private chapel service, Friday, January 23, 2026; 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. Please attend via livestream, Friday 12:15 PM. For the link to view the service and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

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Service Information

Service : Friday, January 23rd at 12:15 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights