Funeral Details

Dr. William H. Plotkin

March 11, 1928 - November 19, 2014

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, November 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Amy L. Memis-Foler

Interment - Private

Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.229.8822
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Immediately following the memorial service until 6PM

Memorial Contributions

Temple Judea Mizpah
8610 Niles Center Road
Skokie, Illinois 60077
www.templejm.org




OBITUARY

Dr. William H. Plotkin, age 86 of Skokie

Beloved husband of the late Adele nee Silverman (1998-2011) and the late Dr. Hedda Aufricht (1951-1993). Devoted father of Laura (Stephen) Hoepfner and stepfather of Gail (Ronald) Lichterman, Lynn (John) Becker, and Jean (Mitchell) Claver. Proud grandfather of Frances and Owen Hoepfner, David and Samantha Lichterman, and Ryan (Elizabeth), Eric (Jennifer), and Tania Claver. Dear great grandfather of 3. Loving brother of Jeanette (the late Henry) Latman and the late Seymour (the late Elaine) Plotkin. Fond uncle, cousin, and friend of many. A native of Chicago, Dr. Plotkin graduated from Parker High School in 1945 and was a longtime member of the Parker High School Reunion Committee. Upon graduation, he joined the US Army and was a World War II veteran, serving in the Aleutian Islands until 1947. Dr. Plotkin was a graduate of Roosevelt University and Northwestern University where he received his PhD in Speech and Hearing in 1957. He was an assistant professor of Clinical Speech, Ear Nose and Throat Department, University of Illinois College of Medicine for 58 years. For the past 15 years, Dr. Plotkin served on the Skokie Board of Health. Service Monday 2PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment private. Memorial donations to Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077 , www.templejm.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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We are very saddened by the loss of Uncle Bill. He was a kind, generous and caring man. He treated our Aunt Adele like a queen. We will cherish the great memories we had over the years...he will be greatly missed! May his kind soul rest in peace.

Thoughts, prayers, and love,

Gary and Pamela Silverman

Gary Silverman
November 20, 2014
Uncle Bill was a kind and loving person. And, oh so knowledgeable. His stories were varied, rich, and informative. When my dad died 30 years ago, my Uncle Bill became the "go to" person for repairs and other helpful assistance for my mom. Long before Google, I would joke that if you wanted information about anything, "dial 800-ASK-BILL." I will miss him very much.

Gary Latman
November 20, 2014
I knew Dr. Plotkin from the Skokie Board of Health. He always had a smile for everyone. He offered many valuable suggestions for the Board and for the health of the community.

Nancy Topouzian
November 26, 2014
Dr. Plotkin was a mentor, friend, and source of inspiration. He guided my steps when we both served on the Illinois State Mental Health Planning Board in the 1960's and 1970's. He had a unique capacity for combining empathy, professionalism, and reality. His understanding of people and situations reflected honesty and integrity. A person always knew where they stood with him. He was a man of courage, never afraid to say how he felt about a situation. I am blessed with memories of his leadership and good conversations.

grace gianforte
January 2, 2015