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In Loving Memory of

Martin "Marty" Merel

October 12th, 1936 - May 7th, 2019

Obituary

Martin "Marty" Merel, 82

Beloved husband of 60 years to Laurie nee Levin.
Loving father of Roger (Sharon) Merel and David (Lisa) Merel. Cherished grandfather of Josh (Grace), Ethan (Matthew), Zach and Jake. Dear brother of Richard (Ellen) Merel and brother-in-law of Victor (Ellen) Levin and Deborah (Jim) Gollin. Service Friday, 10:30 am at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue, 1224 West Dempster Street, Evanston. Interment Waldheim Jewish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your charity of choice would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Friday 05/10/2019 at 10:30 AM

Address Beth Emet - The Free Synagogue
1224 West Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202

Clergy
Rabbi Peter Knobel
Rabbi Emeritus - Beth Emet - The Free Synagogue

Interment

Address Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1400 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130

Shiva

Address Merel Residence
8036 Kenneth Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076

Additional Information
Friday upon return from the cemetery until 5:30PM, Saturday evening and Sunday from 1PM until 8PM

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