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In Loving Memory of

Karen P. Walanka

August 1st, 2018

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

Memorial Events

Synagogue Service

Date & Time Sunday 08/05/2018 at 12:00 PM

Address Moriah Congregation
200 Taub Dr,
Deerfield, IL 60015

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

Walanka Residence
662 Warwick Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015

Traditional Shiva
ending Friday one hour before sundown

Minyan daily 7:30 PM

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