Obituary
Maurice Kahn, D.D.S., beloved husband of the late Arlene for over 55 years; treasured father of Steven (Kate Jennes-Kahn), Sandy (Howard) Sturt and Michael (Cheryl); cherished grandpa of Dara (Ben) Peskin, Jeffrey Kahn, Miriam Kahn (David Elf), Adam Sturt, Bradley (Rebecca) Sturt, Aaron Kahn, Rachel Kahn and Jamie Kahn; longtime companion of the late Marilyn Amado. Maurice served as a medic in the Navy immediately following WWII. He practiced general dentistry in the Chicago loop area for over 40 years. Chapel service Wednesday 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to his favorite charity, The American Cancer Society (cancer.org). For information or to leave condolences: 847-255-3520 or www.shalom2.com
Service Information
Service : Wednesday, October 16th at 10:00 am
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
Guest Book & Memories
October 15th, 2019
Dr. Kahn was my dentist from teen years through most of my adult life.
After his retirement I had to go to other dentists. They all commented on the excellent dental work that had been done. He was a wonderful man that I admire to this day.
God's peace to the family.
~Carolyn Becker
~former client, Oak Park, IL
Yahrzeit
Yahrzeit Dates For Maurice Kahn
Tradition directs us in the evening before the Yahrzeit dates listed below, the anniversary of our loved one's day of death, we are to kindle a candle in our homes as a reminder of their place in our hearts.
| Gregorian Date |
| 15th of Tishri 5781 | 10/3/2020 |
| 15th of Tishri 5782 | 9/21/2021 |
| 15th of Tishri 5783 | 10/10/2022 |
| 15th of Tishri 5784 | 9/30/2023 |
Click For Yahrzeit Blessings There is no formalized blessing for this moment, however one may choose to meditate on the influences that their loved one had on them and offer these short prayers in their memory.
Prayer on Lighting the Yahrzeit Candle
At this moment, I pause for thought in memory of my beloved ______________ I give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory. I kindle the Yahrzeit light in remembrance, sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories. As this light burns purely and clearly, so may the blessed memory of the goodness of my dear______________ illuminate my soul. May his/her soul be given life everlasting, and may his/her memory be a source of blessing to those who knew and loved him/her.
Additional Prayer
O God, I remember tonight the life of______________ As I light this candle to his/her memory, I put my trust in You and pray that his/her memory will serve as a blessing and source of inspiration to all people who knew and loved him/her.
May God remember the soul of Maurice Kahn who has passed to eternal rest. O God, I pray that you will keep the soul of my dear______________ united with us in the bond of life. In his/her memory, guide me so that I will live righteously, fulfilling Your will and serving our people. May his/her soul rest in peace and be remembered as a blessing.
O God, as I remember, Maurice Kahn I pray that I may emulate all that was good and righteous in his/her life. May his/her soul be given eternal life and his/her memory always remain a comfort and source of inspiration. A link has been broken in the chain that has bound us together, yet strong bonds of home and love hold us each to the other and we give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory.
While kindling the light.
Sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories, we kindle the light in remembrance. "The human spirit is the light of Adonai." (Proverbs 20:27). As this light is pure and clear, so may the blessed memory of ______________ illumine our souls.
Zich-ro-no (Zich-ro-na) li-ve-ra-cha.
His (her) memory is a blessing.
