Marian Mayer Obituary

Mayer, Marian "Miriam" (nee Mizruchy), beloved wife of the late Frank Mayer, loving mother of Gershon and Elizabeth Mayer and Michele and Howard Herbin, cherished grandmother of Felice "Lise" and Sandi Schleicher, Caren and Ross Kimbarovsky and Yael Ramaa Mayer, adored great-grandmother of Joel and Alex Schleicher and Arielle, Mason and Emma Kimbarovsky, dear sister of Hyman K. and Babs Mizruchy, Dr. Ephraim H. and Ruth Mizruchi, the late Esther and the late Sol Herman. Miriam was a remarkable woman. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends. She worked side by side with her husband in their restaurant business for 20 years and then she went on to become a stock broker with Dean Witter. While she worked, she also became the President of Na'Amat Chicago Council and held that position twice. She was recently honored by Na'Amat for over 60 years of membership. She currently held the position of co-president of Rishonah Na'Amat and had recently met with her club. At Emanuel Congregation she was an active member, attending and participating in services and other events, notably current events with the Senior Rabbi. She made friends everywhere and will always be remembered for her wonderful outlook on life, taking each day as it came. Services Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Emanuel Congregation, 5959 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660. Interment Waldheim Jewish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in her memory to Na'Amat USA, 8707 North Skokie Blvd., #LL2, Skokie, IL 60077 or Emanuel Congregation would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Goodman Family Funerals, William Goodman, Funeral Director, 847-480-7744 or gffinfo.com