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In Loving Memory of

Gunther H. Marx

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Gunther H. Marx, 9 days shy of his 97th birthday. Beloved husband for 60 years of Margot, nee Nathan. Loving father of Esther (Fred Diamond) Bensinger, and Kenneth (Kate) Marx. Proud "Papa" of grandchildren: Karen (Chad) Kreindler, Jennifer (Justin) Katz, Regan Wynn, Arin Marx, and Haley Marx and of great grandchildren: Ella, Tessa, Noa, Ari, Evan, Miles, and Bryant. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, Il 60077, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. 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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Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
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www.ilholocaustmuseum.org

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