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Bertha Pikofsky Obituary
Pikofsky, Bertha (nee Alberts), age 94, beloved wife of the late Harry, devoted mother of Penny (Frank) Kahn, Adrienne (Bruce) Cramer, and the late Philip (Nancy) Pikofsky, proud grandma of Michael (Heidi) Kahn, Loron (Maureen) Pikofsky, Lynn (Joe) Falco, Amy (Richard) Davis, Kalyn Cramer the late Jeffrey Kahn, proud great-grandmother of Ryan, Sean, Danny, Maddy, Brian, Alyssa, and Zachary, dear sister of the late Rose, Julio, Betty, and Anne. Service Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One Block North of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Entombment Waldheim Cemetery, Forest Park. Memorials in her memory to American Cancer Society, 820 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201, www.cancer.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson funeral director 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Bertha Pikofsky
4 Entries
Amy Adams
June 5, 2010
Adrienne, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you and your mother were and I know how much you will miss her. You are an amazing daughter! My deepest sympathy to you, Bruce and Kalyn.
May 27, 2010
jerry and i are very sorry for your loss, your mom had been a friend of our parents for many years love maureen & jerry edelman
Kathleen Lovetro
May 26, 2010
Adrienne, I was so proud of you today. The tribute you gave to your beautiful Mom was amazing. You made us laugh. You made us cry. We wish time spent with those we love could last forever.........and in our hearts it will.
I love you BFF. XOXOXOXOXO
Jana Miller
May 25, 2010
Adrienne, Bruce and Kalyn - I am so sorry to hear about Bertha's passing. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I wish I was able to make it to her service tomorrow. Love you.
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