Marie Ellen Kaplan's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Marie Ellen Kaplan

April 23, 1928 - October 21, 2025 (97 years old)

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Marie Ellen Kaplan's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Green Hills Mortuary

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Marie Ellen Kaplan

April 23, 1928 - October 21, 2025 (97 years old)

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Green Hills Mortuary



Sat

Nov 01

Graveside service

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Green Hills Memorial Park
27501 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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