Francine Appelbaum Obituary
The passing of Francine Appelbaum of Chicago, Illinois occurred on August 23, 2026. Francine shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Francine touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Francine’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Dr. William Appelbaum; her children, Michael (Risa), Erica, Haley and Eliana; her brother Fred Meyerowitz (Bonne); and her granddaughters, Haley and Eliana.
A funeral service was held on Friday, August 28th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Shalom Memorial Park (1700 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004).
Memorial donations in Francine's honor may be made to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) at NAMI.org.
