Marie Ellen Kaplan Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marie Ellen Kaplan (Rancho Palos Verdes, California), born in Los Angeles, California, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marie Ellen left this world on October 21, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marie Ellen Kaplan to show support.
Though Marie Ellen has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Erich Henschel and Edith Henschel. She is survived by: her husband Abner Kaplan; her children, Eric, Ellen (late Guy) and Michael (Kimberly); and her grandsons, Sean, Wesley (Rebecca) and Jason.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Green Hills Memorial Park (27501 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275).