SIGN IN OR REGISTER

Already Registered? Sign In Below
In Loving Memory of

Joan S. Finke

December 21st, 1923 - September 4th, 2018

Obituary

Joan S. Finke nee Smolka, age 94.

Beloved wife of the late Allan E. Finke. Loving mother of Janet (Paul) Berns and the late Jill (Mark) Stuart. Proud grandmother of Brian (Lisa) Berns, Jeffrey (Andrea) Stuart, Mindy (Scott) Shafer and Jamie (Richard) Brodsky. Cherished great grandmother of Emily, Riley, Joleigh, Aliya, Griffin, Serena, Simon and Brea. Dear sister of the late Jerry Smolka and sister-in-law of Fay (the late John) Stern and the late Carol (the late Charles) Stern. Service Friday 2PM Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (one block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062, www.cancerwellness.org or Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, www.alz.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Friday 09/07/2018 at 02:00 PM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Memorial
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Clergy
Rabbi Nancy Landsman

Condolences

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Phone 847.229.8822

Additional Information
Immediately following the chapel service until 6:00 PM

Express Checkout

Already a registered user? Login here

Message

Total:

Learning Center

Find comprehensive articles and resources on Jewish mourning and shiva customs along with guidance for visiting a shiva home.

Understanding Shiva

Understanding Shiva

Shiva, meaning seven, is the structured Jewish mourning practice where family, friends, and the community come together to create an environment of comfort and support for mourners.

Learn more >>
Making a Shiva Call

Making a Shiva Call

Visiting a shiva home (making a shiva call) is a traditional way to offer condolences and show support to a Jewish family. This meaningful gesture can provide comfort to the grieving family during their mourning period.

Learn more >>
Find & Contribute to a Shiva:
Find NEED HELP PLANNING A SHIVA?
shiva.com, LLC | Copyright © 2024. All Rights Reserved.