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In Loving Memory of

Rita Block

September 5th, 2021

Obituary

Rita Block nee Friedman, 93, loving mother of Marla (Bruce) Horwitz and Richard (Anita) Block; cherished Grandma Rita of Scott (Alyssa), Jeffrey (Michelle Retson) and Jonathan (Jessica) Horwitz, Matthew Block and Lisa Block; adored great grandmother of Serena, Kara, Diana, Isabelle and Benjamin. Private Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to PAWS Chicago Hurricane Rescue, www.pawschicago.org or Elara Caring Hospice, www.elaracaringhospicefoundation.org. For information or to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalom2.com or (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Private Service-No Live Stream Access

Date & Time Thursday 09/09/2021

Interment

Private Service

Shiva

Private Shiva.
Notes of condolence
may be sent to
Mrs. Marla Horwitz
4112 North Harvard Avenue
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

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