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In Loving Memory of

Charlene Fay Skora

May 18th, 1932 - May 5th, 2018

Obituary

Charlene Fay Sherman Skora, nee Weller, died on May 5th, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her husband Irving Sherman and husband Leonard Skora; her parents Charles and Rose Weller; her siblings Sylvia Beal, Dorothy “Dee” August, Ray Weller and Rita Lange; her son Randall Sherman, son-in-law Timothy Fentem and stepson, Thomas Skora. Charlene is survived by her brother Gilbert (Betty) Weller, her son Craig Sherman, her daughter Lori Fentem, stepson David Skora (Lorrie Woos) and step daughter-in-law Margie Skora. Charlene was the proud grandmother to Lee Sherman, Zachary Fentem, Ashlyn Fentem, Stephanie Skora, Sam Skora and Sydney Skora as well as many nieces and nephews.

Charlene spent most of her life in Chicago and worked in accounting and bookkeeping for many years. She was an avid sports fan and especially loved the White Sox and betting on “the Bull game”. She was a league bowler for many years and also loved to play Mah
Jong. Charlene served as a former president of the Sisterhood at Congregation Ezras Israel in Chicago. She moved to Arizona in 2013 to be with family. Charlene was a kind friend to many and loved her granddog Kobe immensely. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Service Tuesday, 12 Noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Zion Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the Arizona Humane Society, Congregation Ezras Israel (Chicago), Temple Chai (Phoenix), Hospice of the Valley (Phoenix).

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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FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Tuesday 05/08/2018 at 12:00 PM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077

Clergy
Rabbi Burton Wax

Interment

Address Zion Gardens Cemetery
6758 West Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60634

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Address The Holiday Inn
5300 West Touhy Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077

Phone 847.679.8900

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