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In Loving Memory of

Claire "Elaine" Potoker

December 7th, 1925 - February 11th, 2020

Obituary

Claire "Elaine" Potoker, nee Brown died peacefully on Tuesday. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Devoted mother of Dr. Steven Potoker and Fern Baker Crane (née Potoker, (David obm)). Cherished grandmother of Zachary and Joshua Baker. Elaine will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service in Montreal from Paperman & Sons on Thursday, February 13 at 9:30 a.m. Graveside service 12 Noon, Friday February 14 at Westlawn Cemetery (Eastlake section), 7801 W. Montrose, Norridge, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be made to CHICAGO Torah Network, TorahNetwork.org, 773-761-0400 ext. 207 or to the Philip and Elaine Memorial, JEWISH General Hospital Foundation, 514.340.8251. For shiva information contact Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

Graveside

Date & Time Friday 02/14/2020 at 12:00 PM

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Clergy
Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg

Shiva

Address Crane Residence
7141 North Kedzie Avenue, Unit 1215
Chicago, IL 60645

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