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In Loving Memory of

Sylvia A. Litwin

October 13th, 1921 - April 30th, 2018

Obituary

Sylvia A. Litwin, nee Levin, 96 years.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Gene (Janis) Litwin, Howard (Edie) Litwin and Mira (Ken) Tomchik. Proud grandmother of Matt Litwin, Jon Litwin, Katherine (Chad) Swan, Ian Litwin, Jason Litwin, Melissa Litwin (Val) Saportas, Carolyn Tomchik (Ed ) Lachner and Alison Tomchik. Dear great grandmother of Violet Lachner and Jolene Swan. Dear sister of the late Pauline Bernard and the late Julian Levin. Will be missed by many extended family and friends. Service Thursday 12 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Thursday 05/03/2018 at 12:00 PM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Clergy
Rabbi Barry Schechter
Congregation Kol Emeth

Interment

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Shiva

Address Max And Benny's Restaurant
461 Waukegan Road
Northbrook, IL 60062

Phone 847.272.9490

Additional Information
Immediately following the interment.
After the restaurant the family will be returning to the Litwin residence at 457 Ronnie Drive, Buffalo Grove until 8 PM. Then Friday as well from 4 PM - 8 PM
847.634.3525.

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