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Melvin Wenger Obituary
Wenger, Dr. Melvin I. age 90, loving father of Sharon (Sidney) Cohen and Sharla (Richard) Breger, cherished grandfather of Marc (Marie) Cohen and Dena Cohen-Donston, Dr. Kenneth (Narissa) Breger, Melissa (Thomas Capezza) Breger and Kimberly Breger, great grandfather of Shelby Cohen-Donston, Seth and Jamie Cohen, Ryan and Zachary Breger and the late Jared Cohen-Donston, devoted brother of Leo (Mickey) Wenger and Dorothy Estrin. Graveside services Friday, 11 a.m. at Westlawn Cemetery, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to either the Leukemia Research Foundation, 820 Davis St., Suite 420, Evanston, IL, 60201 or National Children's Cancer Society, 1015 Locust, Suite 600, St Louis, MO, 63101. Arrangements by The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 847-256-5700.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Renee Weiss
December 9, 2004
Dear Sharla,
It has been over 35 years since the last time I saw you and your family. My sincerest condolences for the loss of your dear father. How wonderful that you had him for so many years. If it would be possible to get together after your mourning time, please contact me by email or phone. Lots to cath up on after all of this time. 773-296-6786
Sincrely, Fellow Sullivan Graduate, January, 1962
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