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Barbara Sharfman Obituary

Sharfman, Barbara (nee Baskes), beloved wife of Robert, wonderful mother of Glenn (Susie), Howard (Jami) and Lauren (Brian Luneau) Sharfman, adored nana of Alex, Andrea, Hannah, Danielle and Scott, devoted daughter of Charles and the late Fae Baskes and daughter-in-law of the late Nathan and Lillian Sharfman, loving sister of Myra (Herb) Wolf and Michael (Carole) Baskes, caring aunt of many nieces and nephews and cherished friend of many. Graveside service Friday, 11 a.m., at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Barbara may be made to Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern University, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1312, Chicago, IL 60611. For Info: Shalom Memorial Funerals, 847-255-3520 or shalommemorialpark-funerals.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 10, 2002.

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phyllis silverman

October 14, 2002

DEAR BOB..

HOW CAN I SAY THE SADDNESS I FEEL FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY... LIFE IS SO PRECIOUS AND SO VERY SHORT...

I WAS SHOCKED BY THE NEWS.. HAVEN'T SEEN YOU BOTH IN SO LONG..

BUT I KNOW THAT YOU WERE THERE FOR ME IN MY TIME OF NEED..AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS..

PHYLLIS SILVERMAN

Marilyn and Dick Swoiskin

October 11, 2002

Dear Bob and Family, We were so saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. We knew Barbara and the Baskes family for so many years. Barbara was a sweet,lovely person and we know what a great loss you have suffered. Marilyn and Dick Swoiskin

Mary Lou and Ric Novy

October 11, 2002

You are being remembered and prayed for in your time of loss.

Brent Pliskow

October 10, 2002

"May the Source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved. And, may you find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. B'Shalom.

Steven and Jennifer Slizewski

October 10, 2002

Mr. Sharfman and Family,

We've thought about you and Barbara many times since we heard she was ill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Kammer

October 10, 2002

Bob and family: So very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathies. Karen Kammer

Ferne, Rick and Rebecca Landman

October 10, 2002

Our thoughts and warmest sympathies are with all of you.

Liz and Keith B.

October 10, 2002

Howard and Jami- Our thoughts are with you.

Scott Mouw

October 10, 2002

Our family sends our love and sympathy to Bob, Glenn, Lauren, and Howard.

SANDY/DICK LONCAR

October 10, 2002

ALL OF OUR THOUGHTS,LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Tom & Kate Bentel

October 10, 2002

You are in our prayers

Kathy Glanton

October 10, 2002

My prayers are with you and your family. Be peaceful.

perry bob&dennis snyderman

October 10, 2002

Our thoughts are with you.

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