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Leo Benedict Obituary
Benedict, Leo beloved husband of the late Herta Benedict, died peacefully after a long illness on Monday, December 22, 2003, in Skokie, IL. He is survived by his sons, Les (Karen) and Don and close friend, Grete Greenthal. Born in Graz, Austria in 1909, Leo left for America in 1938 and served in the armed forces of the United States from 1942 to 1945. Loved by family and many friends, he was for decades a devoted member of Congregation Bnai Emunah. Services Wednesday, 12 noon, at Congregation Bnai Emunah, 9131 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Interment New Light Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Palliative Care Center and Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL, 60201 or to The Selfhelp Home, 908 W. Argyle St., Chicago, IL, 60640, would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals Neil Borland funeral director, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marty Rabinovitz
December 26, 2003
My condolences Don and the entire family.
Marty Rabinovitz
Gideon Martin Sarnat
December 24, 2003
Love to you Don, and to your family.
Gideon & Miryam Sarnat
Dalia Belinkoff
December 24, 2003
My condolences to Don and your entire family.
Dalia Belinkoff
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