Melvin Kaplan, 84, Beloved son of the late Louis and Alice Kaplan; devoted husband and best friend of Alicja; close friend of many and kind to all. Army veteran and retired Chicago Police Officer. Family and friends will gather Tuesday, August 21, at 10:30 AM until time of service at 11 AM at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment to follow at Waldheim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Melvin's memory may be made to The Chicago Police Department Foundation, chicagopolicefoundation.org, or to the Felician Sisters Convent, 3800 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL, 60659. For info: 847-256-5700.