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Esther Fleishman Obituary

Fleishman, Esther Louise (nee Marcussen), 88, passed away Wednesday. She was the beloved wife of Seymour for 56 years, dear mother of Susan (Patrick) Shields and Jenny, loving grandmother of Colin and Nathan Shields, beloved sister of Arthur (Mickey) Marcussen, sister-in-law of Alyce Marcussen, Dean Marcussen, Iris Councelbaum and Pearl Councelbaum. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and one great-grandnephew. A memorial visitation will be held at The Breakers at Edgewater Beach, 5333 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 30th. A memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice or 2nd Unitarian Church, 656 W. Barry Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Olson Burke/ Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 773-774-3333. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2003.

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