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In Loving Memory of

Joel Mauer

Obituary

Joel (Yoel) Mauer, age 70.

Established the first kosher bakery in Chicago (Tel-Aviv), and Skokie’s first kosher bakery (Chaim’s Kosher, named for his father). Beloved husband of 44 years to Shprintza “Sherry” nee Knopf. Loving father of David (Amy) Mauer, Dovie (Rachael) Mauer and Channie (Azi) Lifsics. Dear Zaydie of Ezra Chaim, Tziyona Gittal, Elijah Shlomo, Eliana Sara, Bentzion Pinchas, Benji Zack “Shalom Binyamin” and Miles Dean “Pinchas Daniel”. Cherished brother of Marshall (Gila) and the late Leo (Freda) Mauer. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the interment service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to Skokie Yeshiva Hebrew Theological College, 7135 Carpenter Rd., Skokie, IL 60077, www.htc.edu and the Chicago Chesed Fund, 7045 Ridgeway Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, www.chicagochesedfund.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

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Address Mauer Residence (Outside)
9136 Samoset Trail
Skokie, IL 60076

Phone 224.251.8660

Additional Information
Following Interment till 6PM
Wednesday - Friday
1PM - 4PM
Sunday
1PM - 4PM
Mask and Social Distancing Are Mandatory
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The Graveside Service will be Private.The live stream is open to the public.

Memorial Contributions

Skokie Yeshiva Hebrew Theological College
7135 Carpenter Road
Skokie, Illinois 60077
www.htc.edu
and
The Chicago Chesed Fund
7045 Ridgeway Avenue
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
www.chicagochesedfund.org

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