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Esther Avery Obituary

Avery, Esther Shirley (nee Wolk), beloved wife of the late Raphael David Avery, devoted mother of Dr. James (Susan) Avery and Monica (Peter) Hesky, dear grandmother of Jennifer and Sarah Avery and Richard and Steven Hesky, fond sister-in-law of Dr. Robert (Judith) Avery and Dr. Mael (Sophia) Melvin. Services Sunday, 10 a.m., at The Piser Chapel, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd., (at Church St.) Skokie. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Congregation BJBE, 901 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL, 60025 or Northwestern University Department of Development, 2020 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL, 60208. Information 847-679-4740 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 6, 2001.

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