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Leona Wagner Obituary
Wagner, Leona E. (nee Waldman), 88, beloved wife for 64 years of Hy. Devoted mother of David Wagner, Steven (Claudia) Wagner and Carol Wagner. Proud grandmother of Carrie, Max, Eli, Sam and Toby. Dear sister of George (Michele) Waldman, the late Nathan (Dorcee) Waldman, the late Alan (the late Elaine) Waldman, the late Dora (the late Abe) Abel and the late Lenny Waldman. Service Tuesday 3:30PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Memorials in her memory to Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living, 1185 N. Sheridan Road, Glencoe, Illinois 60022 or to Ronald McDonald House, RMHC-CNI, 1900 Spring Road, Unit 310, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson funeral director, 847-229-8822, www.cifinfo.com 
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December 20, 2009
Dear Wagner Family,
Ed and I were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Wagner's passing. Your family was a great part of my father's shul. We have very fond memories of her. May your family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Fondly,
Sara and Ed Garsek
Mitch & Linda Cohen
December 16, 2009
David and family,
Mitch and I were sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May you have fond memories of her always.
Mitch & Linda Cohen
Linda Dubin-Gilman
December 14, 2009
Dear Wagner family.... Leona was one of my favorite people from Beth Shalom. My mother (Helen Dubin) was close to your family and so enjoyed their years at the synagogue, together. My deepest condolences to your family. Linda Dubin-Gilman
Gary & Barbara Edelstein & family
December 14, 2009
May G-d comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. May you find peace in your memories.
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