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In Loving Memory of

Charlene S. Cohen

April 23rd, 2024

Obituary

Charlene S. Cohen, nee Krugman, 89. Beloved wife for 67 years to Hon. Kenneth J. Cohen; devoted mother of Todd (Angel) Cohen and Terri (Jonathan) Bernstein; cherished grandmother of Maegen Porto, Bryan (Caitlin) Cohen, Lauren Cohen, Mary (Zachary) Sandler, and Rachel (Sam Dickstein) Bernstein; proud great-grandmother of Mason, Jackson, Cam, Keller, Trey, Stevie, and Sonny; adoring dog-mom of Lover; treasured sister of the late Archie (the late Beverly) Krugman, Norman (the late Barbara) Krugman, and Bill (the late Lois) Krugman; loving aunt, cousin, and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Chapel service Wednesday, April 24, 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Entombment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park Beth Shearim Mausoleum. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or 847-255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Wednesday 04/24/2024 at 02:30 PM

Address Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

Cohen Residence
218 E. Thomas Street
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Following interment until 9 PM
Thursday 3 - 9 PM

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