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In Loving Memory of

Edith Berger Poole

December 27th, 2023

Obituary

Edith "Edie" Berger-Poole, 79, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 27, 2023. Beloved wife and best friend of Don for 26 wonderful years and the late Eugene Berger; loving mother of Joel (Francine) Berger; cherished grandma of Erica, Megan and Hunter; much loved sister of Sharon (Jeff) Prosansky, the late Henry (the late Ilene) Benson, the late Rochelle (the late Herb) Smith; dear aunt of Mindy Benson, Caryn Davidson, Brandon Prosansky, Neal Prosansky and the late Larry Benson. Memorial donations in her honor may be made to Beth Tikvah. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Chapel service, Friday, December 29, 2023; 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For a link to view the service, shiva information or to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Friday 12/29/2023 at 10:00 AM

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

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park

Shiva

The Family will be receiving calls of condolence at:

Beth Tikvah Congregation
300 Hillcrest Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Friday following the service until 4 PM

then on Saturday at:
Old Orchard Country Club
at the Clubhouse
801 N. Butternut Lane
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Saturday 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Shiva Coordinator: Jane Gerber 847-707-6640

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