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Dolores Rivkin Obituary

Rivkin, Dolores Beloved wife of William B. Rivkin, loving mother of Francine (Amy Macdonald) Rivkin, Debra (Bruce Haggarty) Rivkin, sister-in-law of Luby and Morry Handman. Active member of North Shore Chapter of Hadassah, who presented Dolores with the following awards: Youth Aliyah Award, 2008; Hadassah Presidential Award, 2007; Acknowledgement Award, 1998; included in Book of Builders, 1997. Memorial services at Congregation Beth Or, 2075 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL, Sunday 3:30 p.m. Home visitation Sunday 5 to 8 p.m., Monday 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. at 1190 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to North Shore Chapter of Hadassah (1724 First Street, Highland Park, IL 60035) or Elderhostel Scholarship Fund (11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA, 02111).

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 27, 2008.

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Robert Gage

December 29, 2008

Bill, Fran & Debra,

Sending you our heartfelt condolences for your loss. While we grieve for Dolores' passing, we also celebrate her life that was well lived and love for her family.

Bob Gage & Brad Bersh

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