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Barbara Arkin Obituary
Arkin, Barbara M. (nee Rogoff), 81, February 1, 2010, longtime resident of Homewood, IL, beloved wife of the late Gerald Arkin, devoted mother of Ivy, Daniel (Debra), and Charles Arkin, loving grandmother of Rachael, Joseph, Adam, Jeremy, and Alexandra Arkin, dear sister of Cherrye Frank. Active member of Congregation Am Echad. Active, longtime supporter of Hadassah, B'nai B'rith, ORTAmerica, and other community organizations. Funeral Service Thursday, February 4, 11:00 a.m., at Congregation Am Echad, 160 Westwood Drive, Park Forest, IL. Rabbi Shalom Podwol, officiating. Interment Oak Woods, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to www.ortamerica.org or www.bnaibrith.org. Arrangements by Ian "Izzy" Dick Funeral Director, Hirsch & Lain-Sullivan Chapels. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-748-3800 or www.izzydick.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Arkin
Nancy Brunner
February 5, 2010
"Chuck, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad and difficult time."
Lynn Ballard
February 3, 2010
Charles,
My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you and I pray you find comfort in your memories.
Susan Ferencak
February 3, 2010
Chuck,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Jade M
February 3, 2010
May the peace of God that excels all thoughts comfort you during this time of need. (philip 4:7)
Sincerly
Jeff & Cristine Stanwyck
February 3, 2010
Dand & Deb we are so sorry to hear about your sudden loss, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cinde Wolf
February 3, 2010
Chuck, Dan & Debbi,
My condolences to you and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this very sad and difficult time. I am glad that I had the opportunity to meet your Mom and hear stories of how much you all meant to her.
February 3, 2010
Dan
We extend our deepest sympathy to you as you mourn the loss of your mom. Please let Jeremy know we are thinking of him as well.
Larry Szymanski and Family
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