Edward Chaiken
January 4, 1925 - June 12, 2020
Edward Chaiken, 95 years old of Overland Park, KS died June 12th, 2020. Private family graveside burial will be held at KI Blue Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the Special Olympics, (give.specialolympics.org). He was born January 04, 1925 to the late Max and Sarah Chaiken in Chicago, IL. An Army World War II veteran, he received a bachelor’s degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in economics. He married Judith Tave Chaiken in 1966 and they relocated to Overland Park, KS where he worked for the U.S Bureau of Labor statistics for over 39 years, retiring in 1986. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith Chaiken, sons – Matthew and Lee Chaiken, brother, Elmer Chaiken and his wife Marlyn and sister in-law Harriet. He is preceded in death by his older brother Marvin Chaiken. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Edward Chaiken, 95 years old of Overland Park, KS died June 12th, 2020. Private family graveside burial will be held at KI Blue Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the Special Olympics, (give.specialolympics.org).... View Obituary & Service Information