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Susan Wolfson Obituary

Wolfson, Susan died in Seattle on January 31, 2002, devoted mother of William Gabriel Mae, beloved daughter of Mauriel Bach, Diamond and Joseph Wolfson, step-daughter of Josef Diamond, sister of John (Beryl) Bach and Caroline Marandos, loving aunt of Paul (Penny) and Philip (Debbie) Bach, Jason (Heidi) and Justin Marandos. Graduated from Francis W. Parker School and Chicago's Goodman Theatre School. Author of Second City and with Ira J. Bach, of Chicago on Foot, A Guide to Chicago's Historic Suburbs, Chicago's Train Stations. She was 54 years old and had been married to Dennis Mae of Chicago. Services Friday, 11 a.m., at The Piser Chapel, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Seattle Public Library, c/o The Susan Wolfson Endowment Fund, 800 Pike St., Seattle, WA, 98101. Information: 847-679-4740. Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2002.

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