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Muriel Kartun Obituary

Kartun, Muriel Silverman (nee Friend), beloved wife of the late Harold Kartun and the late I. Irving Silverman, devoted mother of Robert (Noreen) Silverman and Wayne (Laura) Silverman, loving sister of Martin (Ellen) Friend, adored aunt of David (Nancy) Friend, Richard Friend, and the late Janet (nee Friend) Berman, proud grandmother of Ethan and Isaac Silverman, Jason and Amber Lawson, dear great-aunt of Sam and Molly Friend, and Jake and Eliot Berman, caring stepmother of Paul (Nancy) Heller, Allan Kartun, and Gail (Lewis) Segal, cherished grandmother of Emily and Michael Heller, Amanda and Leah Kartun, Carl (Tracy) Segal and Jonathan (Kirsten) Segal, fond great-grandmother of Benjamin, Lucile, Matthew and Jacob. Will be missed by many life long friends. Funeral ceremony, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Hillels of Georgia, 732 Gatewood Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30030. Info 847-433-3555.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 19, 2009.

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Judy & Bob Wolfberg

May 22, 2009

Dear Noreen, Robert and Ethan,

Although the passing of a loved one is traumatic and unbelievable, all of you have special memories of being with Muriel. We didn't know her, but the love for and from this woman will remain in your hearts forever.

May her memory be of comfort to you during your lifetime.

May 20, 2009

What happened to Susan, Candace, and Jillian?

Alan Lezak

May 19, 2009

I remember Muriel and Irv from my very earliest days. They were really part of my family. She was a lovely lady who will always have a special place within me.

marge&howard zazove

May 19, 2009

our sincere condolences Had many nice times with muriel and irv when we first joined ravinia. She was a special lady

May 19, 2009

Our condolences. Muriel was a wonderful person and will be missed by many who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Libby & Buddy Hoffman, Rancho Mirage CA

Marilyn R. Cooper

May 19, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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