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Rena Berke Obituary

Berke, Rena F. Ageless. Loving mother to Felicia "Fifi" (David) Hacker-Bumgardner; and grandmother to Daniel. Lived life to the fullest, breaking ever rule she could. She passed away comfortably thanks to medical marijuana. She was a devoted feminist, a rabid conservative and a proud Jew. She proudly wanted it known she had never done laundry in her life. She loved theater, books, television, traveling, her dentist and stocks. Graveside service in Shalom Memorial Cemetery in Arlington Heights at 12:00 p.m. November 24, 2015. No flowers; allergic. Shiva Luncheon to follow for family and close friends of Rena and Fifi at Palm Court in Arlington Heights. Please bring fun stories. Tears not welcome. Donations to Shalva, 773-583-4673, shalvaonline.org. Arrangements entrusted to Kopicki's Heritage Funeral Home of Berwyn. HeritageBerwyn.com.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 24, 2015.
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Berke family,may your fond memories shine through your sorrow. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of grief...John 6:40

L.

November 28, 2015

We had great times with Rena. We were all in the convention, trade show and meetings industry when it was great fun to work in the industry. Rena was a truly unique woman, sorta glitzy but down to earth and a real pleasure to.be with. We went on fam trips together and all enjoyed a good laugh. Delighted that in her final days she was using medical marijuana, as it probably helped her to enjoy even her last days. She was one of the many enjoyable friends in the meetings industry and we are sorry she's gone, but were fortunate to have known her. Our condolences to her family and the rest of us who are left will remember those good times together. Pat and John Monahan

November 24, 2015

May the love of your family and friend carry you through your grief at this time. "Draw close to God."

EL

November 24, 2015

my deepest and most sincere sympathies to the family of this most wonderful sounding woman. i never met her in my life but after reading her obituary, i sure wish i would have had the opportunity. she sounded like a free spirited woman who lived life to the fullest. god bless her and her family.

r klimek

November 24, 2015

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