Miriam Katz Obituary

Katz, Miriam Gordon (Mimi) Passed away peacefully on December 7, 2011 at her home in Chicago, IL. She had been a long time resident of Evanston. She was born January 9, 1919. Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Harold S. Katz; she is survived by daughters, Ilene Lowenthal (Edward) and Donna Katz (David Howlett); grandchildren, Jennifer Anto (Christopher) and Jared Lowenthal (Caroline); dear great-grandchildren, Matthew Anto and Harlow Lowenthal; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two older sisters, Natalie Goldenberg and Rhelia Jacobs. She and her husband worked together for many years in the furniture industry. They were both avid golfers as well. She was devoted to social justice and world peace and was very active in organizations devoted to the ending the War in Vietnam as well as working on campaigns for Democratic Candidates. Her lifelong thirst for knowledge, dedication to her family and causes, sense of adventure and strength of spirit were apparent to all. Services will be Graveside on Wednesday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Donations in her memory may be made to Girls, Inc. (girlsinc.org) or the Southern Poverty Law Center (splcenter.org). Info Piser Funeral Services 847-679-4740