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Esther Smythe Obituary

Smythe, Esther (nee Mirsky) 87. Beloved wife of the late Bernard; loving mother of Joady Kaplan and Gary (Jeanine) Smythe; proud and adoring Nana of Adam (Laurie) Wallach, Hillary Kaplan, Cory and Alison Smythe; and great-grandmother of Chloe, Kaylee, Lacey and Joshua; dear sister of the late Gloria, Ann, Rose, Jean and Irving; treasured aunt and cousin. Private services have been held. For information: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847)255-03520 or www.shalom2.com to leave tributes and condolences.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 16, 2013.

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Carol Lynn

June 24, 2013

My dearest friend Esther I miss you so much words cannot express what a void you left in my heart you will always be in my thoughts and oh what memories we shared,they will be with me forever. We will meet again love,your true friend,carol lynn.

June 19, 2013

Rest in peace Aunt Esther. Can you please give Aunt Gloria, Auntie Jean, Auntie Rosie, Uncle Irv and Grandma Anne a big hug from us.

Love,
Marci

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