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Benjamin Jacobs Obituary

Jacobs z"l, Benjamin (Ben) Holocaust Survivor. Loving husband of Doris Jacobs nee Freedkin. Cherished father of Cheryl (Paul Bosakowski) Jacobs Lewin and the late Bradley Jacobs z"l. Adored zadie of Shoshana (Adam Fischer) Lewin Fischer. Dear brother-in-law of Irwin (the late Paula z"l) Freedkin and the late Marvin Freedkin z"l. Son of Bela z'l and Ida (nee Komornik) Jakobovich z'l and brother of Maryam Chaya Jakobovich z'l, and all of whom were murdered in the Holocaust. Services Tuesday, December 7, 11:00 AM at Congregation K.I.N.S., 2800 North Shore Avenue, Chicago. Interment Westlawn Cemetery, Norridge. Memorials in his memory to The Bradley Jacobs z'l Machpelah Free Wheelchair Access Fund c/o The Hebron Fund, 1760 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 or to the Chicago Mitzvah Campaign, 6241 N. Sacramento, Chicago, IL 60659 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 7, 2010.

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December 7, 2010

I hope your temporary loss will at some point bring sunshine, in abundance, into your lives. Love from a stranger. Danny Calhoun, Ashland, Ky

December 7, 2010

Dear Jacobs Family & Friends,

I am truly sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Michael Harrington

December 7, 2010

To the Jacobs Family,

My sincere condolences on your loss. Mere words cannot even begin to express what Mr. Jacobs must have went through. May Benjamin forever live in Blessed Memory.

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