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In Loving Memory of

Vivien L. Falk

September 10th, 2024

Obituary

Vivien L. Falk, 87, passed away on September 10, 2024. Beloved wife and best friend of Ernie for 64 wonderful years; loving mother of Robyn (Dr. Alan) Krasner, Randl (Monica) and Julie (Gary) Korol; cherished grandma of Thomas Krasner, Benjamin (fiancee' Joey) Korol, Ross Krasner, Dr Justin Falk, Jennie Korol, Daniel Korol, Joey Falk and Jianna Falk; much loved sister in law of Barbara (the late Bernie) Bold and Mimi (the late Joe) Smith; dear aunt and friend of many. Vivien was an avid reader, loved special education teacher for the Chicago Public Schools for 37 years, an active volunteer with Maine Township Jewish Congregation and The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Vivien's greatest joy was spending time with her treasured family. Memorial donations in her honor to Chai Lifeline Midwest, www.chailifeline.org/region/midwest. Graveside service, Wednesday, September 11, 2024; 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Park. For shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Graveside Service

Date & Time Wednesday 09/11/2024 at 02:30 PM

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

The Family is receiving condolences at:
The Pavilion at Cambridge on the Lakes
125 Lake Blvd
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

Following the service until 7:30 PM

Friday 4:30 PM - 6 PM
For Friday's shiva location, please call Iris Zuckerman
773-580-1328

The Falk Residence
250 Lake Blvd Unit 217
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089


Sunday 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Monday 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Shiva Coordinator: Marah Altenberg 847-942-6947

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