Obituary

Toby Karps, nee Stone, 103, beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Carol, Sandy, and Paul (Deborah); devoted grandmother of Ben, Kim, and Aynsley (Nate) and great-grandmother of Hayden and Cameron; sister of late siblings Joe, Philip, Gerry, Mendy, and Dolly; cherished aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt, and member of a large extended family; and good friend of many. With a spirit and heart that shined as bright as her naturally red hair, she was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore at www.ncjwcns.org. Graveside service Friday 12:00 PM at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For the link to view the service, Shiva information, and to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520. Because we care – let’s protect each other, physical distancing and face coverings are required at the service.

Service Information

Service : Friday, September 24th at 12:00 pm
Service Location: Graveside Service -Shalom Memorial Park

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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September 24th, 2021

Nate Farber

Beloved by her great grandsons and by her second grandson

~Nate Farber
~Grandson, Ridgewood, NJ

September 24th, 2021

What an amazing woman – so full of life. We’ll always remember her dancing at Nate and Aynsley’s wedding. She was so loving and welcoming to Nate – The first of the Karps family he met! May her memory be a blessing.

~Sherry Katz and Mark Farber
~family in-law, brookline Ma

September 24th, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing away of dear Toby. I have to say I didn’t really know her but always heard from Gail what a wonderful
Woman she was and will be sadly missed.
Please wish all your family a long life and love to you all. Let’s all be well xx love heather xxx

~Heather Schweiger nee gardner
~Cousin, united kingdom

September 22nd, 2021

Karps Family

Toby’s 2nd Day in the U.S. ~ 1946

~Karps Family
~, Chicago, IL

September 22nd, 2021

7/28/2011 Wartime Witness - Stories from the Warchest Her name is Toby Stone Karps. Born on November 8th, 1917 during World War I, Toby is the oldest of seven children (now 93). As a British Jew, Toby was old enough to understand the dangers that the Nazis represented as the Second World War broke out in September 1939. Her family owned a factory that she worked in which made her exempt from military service. However, feeling the need to do more, one day in 1940, Toby walked to the nearest recruitment office and enlisted in the British Army--without telling her family first. Toby worked with a small group who did secret work. After 70 years she still feels the need to keep it secret. During the war she developed appendicitis and was in the hospital near Wembley when she could hear the German 'Buzz-Bombs' fly overhead. The sound of the bombs and the terrifying unpredictability of their targets stays with her to this day. She eventually met an American soldier at a nearby airbase and was married to him during the war, becoming a British War Bride. In 1946 she left England for America on the Queen Mary, settling with her husband in Chicago where she lives today. Karps Family

7/28/2011 Wartime Witness – Stories from the Warchest

Her name is Toby Stone Karps. Born on November 8th, 1917 during World War I, Toby is the oldest of seven children (now 93). As a British Jew, Toby was old enough to understand the dangers that the Nazis represented as the Second World War broke out in September 1939. Her family owned a factory that she worked in which made her exempt from military service. However, feeling the need to do more, one day in 1940, Toby walked to the nearest recruitment office and enlisted in the British Army–without telling her family first. Toby worked with a small group who did secret work. After 70 years she still feels the need to keep it secret. During the war she developed appendicitis and was in the hospital near Wembley when she could hear the German ‘Buzz-Bombs’ fly overhead. The sound of the bombs and the terrifying unpredictability of their targets stays with her to this day. She eventually met an American soldier at a nearby airbase and was married to him during the war, becoming a British War Bride. In 1946 she left England for America on the Queen Mary, settling with her husband in Chicago where she lives today.

~Karps Family
~Family, Chicago, IL

September 22nd, 2021

Toby 100th Birthday Kim

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~Kim
~Granddaughter, Chicago, IL

September 22nd, 2021

Toby & Harry Wedding Photo Kim Scherr

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~Kim Scherr
~Granddaughter, Chicago, IL

September 22nd, 2021

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September 22nd, 2021

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  • Photo By Karps Family : 7/28/2011 Wartime Witness - Stories from the Warchest Her name is Toby Stone Karps. Born on November 8th, 1917 during World War I, Toby is the oldest of seven children (now 93). As a British Jew, Toby was old enough to understand the dangers that the Nazis represented as the Second World War broke out in September 1939. Her family owned a factory that she worked in which made her exempt from military service. However, feeling the need to do more, one day in 1940, Toby walked to the nearest recruitment office and enlisted in the British Army--without telling her family first. Toby worked with a small group who did secret work. After 70 years she still feels the need to keep it secret. During the war she developed appendicitis and was in the hospital near Wembley when she could hear the German 'Buzz-Bombs' fly overhead. The sound of the bombs and the terrifying unpredictability of their targets stays with her to this day. She eventually met an American soldier at a nearby airbase and was married to him during the war, becoming a British War Bride. In 1946 she left England for America on the Queen Mary, settling with her husband in Chicago where she lives today.
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