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In Loving Memory of

Marilynn Berkowsky

April 16th, 2025

Obituary

Marilynn Berkowsky nee Silverman, 90, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Sherry (Ron) Rubinstein, Holly (Ross) Edelman, and Terry (the late Ken) Treske; adored grandmother of Brittany Rubinstein, Greer Rubinstein, Tori Rubinstein, Cameron Edelman, Brandon Edelman, Aaron (Bridgette) Treske and Rachael (Sam) Gaytan; cherished great grandmother of Kennedy, Elijah, Wyatt and Emory; devoted daughter of the late Fannie and Michael Silverman; dear sister of the late Beatrice (the late Lester) Kipnis; fond aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Defeat MSA at www.defeatmsa.org in honor of Holly Edelman. Chapel service Friday 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to virtually view the service, shiva information or to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Friday 04/18/2025 at 10:00 AM

Address Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

The Continental Restaurant
788 S. Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

Friday following the service to sundown.

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