Obituary
Dr. Bernard B. Zelinger, 99, Holocaust Survivor, beloved husband and best friend of Helen, née Rynski, for 73 wonderful years; loving father of Allan (Caryn) Zelinger and Lucy (Richard) Port; cherished Papa of Marissa Zelinger, Bradley Zelinger, Lauren (Randy) Schneiderman and Arielle Port; adored great-grandpa of Hannah Schneiderman; devoted son of the late Chana and Baruch Zelinger; dear brother of the late Lucia Zelinger; treasured friend of many. Bernard served in the US Army as a medical doctor during the Korean War and was a distinguished obstetrician /gynecologist for 40 years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center (www.ilholocaustmuseum.org) or the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org). Services are private. To leave condolences and for information, including a link to view the service: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com.