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Marilyn Handwerker Obituary
Handwerker, Marilyn Iris (nee Parker), 76, beloved wife for 48 years of Sy, loving mother of Jaye (Victor) Marban, Dana (Marc) Price, and Steve Handwerker, proud grandmother of AriBelle, Gaby, Sammy, and Tals Marban, Marissa, Emmett, and Amanda Price, dear sister of Myrna (Lee) Abrams, and sister-in-law of Evelyn (Nate) Neiberg, dearly loved by many cousins and friends. Service Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 North Buffalo Grove Road (One Block North of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Hadassah North Shore Chapter, 3000 Dundee Rd., Suite 313, Northbrook, IL 60062 or Organ Transplant Support Group PO BOX 471, Naperville, IL 60566 www.otsfriends.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Handwerker
Bryn Benson Ian Iyengar
October 24, 2009
Dear Jaye,
We didn't know your Mom, but we know she was a wonderful woman and mother based on the amazing person you are. There is no greater legacy than the children. You are in our thoughts. Know we love you and are here for you.
Namaste, Bryn & Ian
Ira Singer
October 20, 2009
Dana and Marc,
Our deep condolences to you and your entire family. We were so sorry to read about her passing. The article "Connection for Immigrants Mourned" portrayed her as a champion for many people and for this you should all be proud. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ira and Laura Singer
Ron Padzensky
October 7, 2009
Steve and Jaye-
Debby and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Hang in there and take care.
Jerry Field
September 30, 2009
Sy: Regret the late expression of my condolences. Wonderful memories will help fill the loss. My thoughts are with you and the family. Dr Jerry Field
Eileen and Hale Lait
September 25, 2009
We have not seen years for mzany years but you have always been in our hearts. We are sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept our msst sincere condolences.
September 24, 2009
We are saddened to learn of the passing of our former Highland Park neighbor Marilyn. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Howard, Marcie and Joey Wender
September 24, 2009
I was so sorry to learn about Marilyn's death. I have fond memories of her from high school and her parents, Al and Bess, who were good friends of my parents, Rhoda and Nate Saphier. May you all find some peace and comfort in the joy that she gave to all of you.
Kindest regards,
Elaine Saphier Fox
Sandy and Jeff Velick
September 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 23, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember all of the great memories from growing up with all of the Handwerker family. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.
Michael Bliwas
Brian Gantwerker
September 23, 2009
From the Gantwerker side, we all love and will miss Marilyn very much. What she meant to us was beyond words, her generosity incalculable, and our love for her unfathomable. We wish all our Handwerker family the best and all the comfort G-d can provide...We love you very much,
Always, Sherry, Michael, Eric, Brian, Halina, Scott, Debbie, Jeff, Jenny, and Sean Gantwerker (Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Ridgefield, CT)
Roberta Cortesi - Hansen
September 23, 2009
Dana, Marc, Emmett, Amanda, and Marissa, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please take comfort in the fact that we are always here for you, anytime, and anyplace. We LOVE you. xoxo Roberta, Bryan, Jake, and Jordan.
September 23, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sandy and Mike Braunstein
Nina Happ
September 23, 2009
Dana, Marc, Emmett, Amanda, and Marissa,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom and grandma was a wonderful, fun loving woman. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. We love all of you and we are thinking of you.
Nina, Tom, Justin, Marissa and Carly Happ
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