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Fay Gurvitz Obituary
Gurvitz, Fay (nee Zelig), beloved wife of the late Louis, loving mother and best friend of Helene (Joseph) Lachman and Barry (Sharon) Gurvitz, cherished grandmother and bubbe of Eric, Jordan, Marissa and Jenna Lachman and Sara and Jason Gurvitz. Graveside service 1 p.m., today at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For info: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 847-255-3520. 
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for Fay Gurvitz
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Michael Heimlich
October 17, 2006
Helene, Joe & family,
Please know our thoughts are with you on the loss of Helene's mom. Hope that the times you shared together and her memory will be a source of comfort and strength to all of you.
Michael(Heim), Denise & family
dawn lerner-manshreck
October 16, 2006
it was a sudden shock to hear the passing of your mother. she was always very nice to me when we were growing up. i have good memories of your mother. our deepest sympathies at this time of your loss. dawn and john
Nancy Portugal
October 14, 2006
Helene~
My deepest condolences goes out to you and your family at this time of loss. I remember how close you were to your mother and it seems like yesterday seeing her with you and the twins. My heart goes out to you.....
Nancy Portugal
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