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In Loving Memory of

Rita Homer

March 28th, 1939 - October 23rd, 2017

Obituary

Rita Homer nee Benain, age 88

Beloved wife of the late Glenn B. Loving mother of David (Kathy Kushka), Rick (Cyndy), Paul (the late Nicole), Jake (Amy) and the late Terri Heinrich. Proud grandmother of Chris, Robin, Paul, Samantha, Ben, Zach, Zak, Scott, Matthew, Nathan and the late Adam. Cherished great grandmother of Abby, Andy, Elianna and Evelyn. Dear sister of the late Mercedes, Pearl, Isaac, Marcus and Doris.

Graveside Service. Friday 1:30PM at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery (Gate 41, off Greenberg Road), 1303 S. Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Friday 10/27/2017 at 01:30 PM

Address Graveside
Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1303 S. Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130

Additional Information
Clergy: Rabbi Paul Caplan - Temple Anshe Sholom

BURIAL INFORMATION

Date & Time Friday 10/27/2017 at 01:30 PM

Address Graveside
Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1303 S. Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130

Additional Information
Clergy: Rabbi Paul Caplan - Temple Anshe Sholom

Shiva Information

DAY 1

Date & Time Friday 10/27/2017 at 03:30 PM

Address DeZara Residence
1844 West Barry Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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