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In Loving Memory of

Dora Safirstein

November 24th, 2019

Obituary

Dora Safirstein, nee Dreishner, age 97, Holocaust Survivor, formerly of Skokie, beloved wife for more than 51 years of the late Manny Safirstein; loving mother of Marty (Judy) Safirstein and the late Joseph Safirstein; adored Nana of Melissa and Michael Safirstein; preceded in death by her nine siblings. Dora will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Service Tuesday, 12 Noon at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 Blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Friends of Magen David Adom, 3175 Commercial Ave., Suite 101, Northbrook, IL 60062, www.afmda.org/donate/ or Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL 60077, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/donate/. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.

Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com

Donations

American Friends of Magen David Adom or Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center http://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/

Memorial Events

Service

Date & Time Tuesday 11/26/2019 at 12:00 PM

Address Buffalo Grove Chapel - Under the Direction of The Goldman Funeral Group

195 N. Buffalo Grove Road
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

Phone (847) 478-1600

OfficiatorRabbi Lisa Bellows

Interment

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 W. Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Reception

Address Marty and Judy Safirstein Residence
4012 N. Kennicott Avenue
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004

Additional Information
Tuesday from the cemetery until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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