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Muriel Cohen

1920 - 2016

BORN

1920

DIED

2016

Muriel Cohen Obituary

Cohen, Muriel Longtime resident of Wilmette passed away on January 27, 2016 at the age 95. She lived a long and wonderful life leaving two children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Born in Gary, Indiana in 1920 she attended the University of Chicago graduating with a degree in Business. She went on to marry Emil M. Cohen of Chicago and they were happily married for 54 years. A lover of the theater and the symphony and a die hard fan of the Chicago Bulls and especially the Cubs, she committed many years of service to the Wilmette Public Library, Johanna Bureau for the Blind, League of Women Voters and The Wilmette Historical Museum. A memorial will be held on Sunday, March 13th from 2:00 to 6:00 at the home of Jeff and Gayle Cohen. Donations in her name can be made to the Wilmette Public Library or Wilmette Historical Museum.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 29, 2016.

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January 31, 2016

During this distressing time, please look to God for the guidance and the strength to move forward in the days and weeks to come. Heartfelt condolences Isa 41:10

Mary W.

January 30, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

David and Althea

January 29, 2016

We are saddened to hear of your loss. May the love of family and prayer help comfort you during this time. Exodus 6:3

Crystal Carpenter

January 29, 2016

May the "God of all comfort " be with the family as you go through this difficult time.

EL

January 29, 2016

I'am so sorry for your loss. please accept my condolences at this time, "Draw close to God and he will Draw close to you."

January 29, 2016

Dear family of Muriel Cohen,
I feel your pain as well as God does. God can rid the pain, anger, and sadness that we feel when we lose someone we love. May you find comfort in Luke 18:27, knowing all things are possible with God and he can help you during this time of distress

Best wishes,
Abby

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