Obituaries

Skokie Obituaries for Thursday, Nov. 14

Visitation and service times.


Dr. Alvin M. Galinsky

Dr. Alvin M. Galinsky Devoted son of the late Ethel and the late Simon Galinsky. Loving brother of Evelyn (the late Charles) Selon and uncle of Sheryl (Fred) Socoloff and Michael (Lisa) Selon. Dear cousin of Marcia (Alan) Cahn, Marshall Ellenstein, Etta (Bruce) Miller and Myrna Tovrog-Williamson. Dedicated teacher and professor of Pharmacy Columbia University and Professor and Assistant Dean of Pharmacy at Duquesne University. The family expresses their appreciation to his caregivers Bessie and Lisa for their kindness and care. Service Friday 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Rd.) Skokie. Interment Waldheim. Memorials in his memory to Alyn Children's Hospital, 84 Shmaryahu Levin Street, Kiryat Hayovel, P.O.B. 9117 Jerusalem 91090 Israel, www.alyn.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com - See more at: http://chicagojewishfunerals.com/funeral-detail-page?case=BA0D55C0-9D03-42C0-BCBE-8DFE9EA07608#sthas...

Harry Grauer

Harry Grauer, Age 92. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn for 50 years and Shirley Grauer. Loving father of Sharon Blitstein, Robert (Carole) Grauer, Terrie O'Brien, Bruce Ackerman (Gwen Dobzyn) and Steve (Simcha) Ackerman. Awesome grandfather of Marc (Kathy) Blitstein, Steve (Judi) Blitstein, Scott (Gina) Blitstein, Jessica and Zev Grauer, Erin and Rachel O'Brien, Joshua (Robyn) Ackerman, Daniel (Robyn) Ackerman, Adam Ackerman, Jonathon and Caroline Ackerman. Cherished great-grandfather of Cyle, Ryan, Molly, Jack, MacKenzie, Seth, Jordyn, Lea, Jacob, Rafi, Kaia, and Noah. Dear borther-in-law of Howard (June) Berkowitz. Beloved uncle and friend of many. He will be missed by his cherished care-giver, Maria and great friend, Jerry O?Connor. Long time season ticket holder and devoted fan of his beloved Cubs. Graveside services Friday, 10:30 AM at Westlawn Cemetery (Memorial Section) 7801 W. Montrose, Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com - See more at: http://chicagojewishfunerals.com/funeral-detail-page?case=DE8FDC38-474F-4F91-BFE7-0ED2CDE4F5A7#sthas...

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