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In Loving Memory of

Rita Sachs

October 10th, 1920 - January 3rd, 2020

Obituary

Rita Chilow Sachs, born October 10, 1920, in Glasgow Scotland to Louis and Tillie Chilow. She was the devoted wife of the late Sam Sachs, loving mother of the late Barbara (the late Charles) Linn, and fond sister of the late Philip Chilow. She is survived by her daughter Laurie (Arthur) Travers of Boulder, CO; her adored granddaughter Deborah (Peter) Smith and great-grandsons Nathan, Brandon, and Liam Smith of Wilmette; dear nephew and niece Richard and Arline Nechtow of Deerfield, and by her extended family in Colorado and Scotland. Rita lived most of her life in Chicago and Winnetka. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in sociology. She loved the theater and all kinds of music and was an accomplished pianist. Chapel service Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, 12:00 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Rd.) Skokie. Interment Westlawn. 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 01/10/2020 at 12:00 PM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077

Clergy
Rabbi Bruce Elder
Congregation Hakafa

Interment

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Shiva

Address Ms. Deborah Smith Residence
1509 Spencer Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091

Phone 773.301.0796

Additional Information
Immediately following the interment.

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