Obituary
Karen P. Walanka, nee Pierce, 71, beloved wife of Irving for 46 wonderful years; loving mother of Elizabeth; devoted daughter of the late Lois and Morton Pierce; dear sister of Marlene "Mickey" (Charles) Silverstein; treasured aunt, cousin and friend of many. Funeral service Sunday 12 Noon at Moriah Congregation, 200 Taub Drive, Deerfield. Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moriah Congregation. For information or condolences, Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com