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George Levin Obituary


Levin, George 92, beloved husband of Doris (nee Levy), devoted husband of the late Beatrice (nee Alpern) and Vivian (nee Romer), Loving father of Helene (Harvey) Berlin, Robert Levin, Kaye (David) Polakoff, Sheryl (James) Berkenfield, and Francine King. Proud grandfather to Beth Berlin, Jacob Berlin, Jay Polakoff, Lauren Polakoff, Dan Berkenfield (Kristin), Laura Ronkoske (Jason), Leslie Anderson (Brian), Jessica Berkenfield, Jennifer Stripe (Ben), and Robert King. Adoring great-grandfather to three. Devoted brother of the late Benjamin Levin (Elsie) and Rachel Berkowitz (Israel) and their dear families. Beloved by Doris' children Charlene Strykowski (Jake) and Al Levy (Laurice), their children and grandchildren. Funeral Monday, March 2, 1:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. Remembrances to Heartland Hospice Foundation, 220 N. Smith St., Palatine 60067 or Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Skokie 60076.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 2, 2009.

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March 2, 2009

Dear Georgie,

We love you and we will miss you every day.

Love, Jenn and Ben

Laura Ronkoske

March 1, 2009

We Love you Georgie and miss you so much. Love, Laura, Jason, and Jackson Ronkoske

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