Kaye MARIE GEMAN Polakoff Obituary
Kaye MARIE GEMAN Polakoff of Chicago, Illinois passed away on September 11, 2026. Kaye shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Kaye will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Kaye will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Kaye’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her husband David; her parents, Jack Geman and Vivian Romer Geman Levin (late George); and her sisters, Sheryl Berkenfield (Jim) and Francine King.
She is survived by: her children, Jay Polakoff (Carrie Catalano) and Lauren Polakoff; her granddaughter Daphne; and her stepsiblings, Helene Berlin (late Harvey) and Bob Levin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Na'Amat USA, http://www.naamat.org.
