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In Loving Memory of

Harold S. Farber

April 19th, 2026

Obituary

Harold Farber, 94, beloved husband of Bernice Farber, née Cohen, happily married for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Carrie (Bert) Pearlman and Marissa (Mark) DeMar; cherished Grandpa of Melissa (Mike) Goldman, Ashley (Josh) Hoy, Jessica Leah (Aleks) DeMar Ans, Erik, Matthew (Savanah) and Max DeMar; he is survived by his great-grandchildren Logan, Gus and Austin; dear brother of Carol Less and Donald Brooks. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harold's honor may be made to the Jewish National Fund, www.jnf.org. Chapel service Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For information, or to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

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Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Wednesday 04/29/2026 at 12:15 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

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