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Gerald Cohen

1927 - 2017

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home

111 Skokie Blvd

Wilmette, Illinois

Gerald Cohen Obituary

Gerald Cohen, 90, loving husband for 65 years to Arlene Cohen; devoted father of Roxane Cohen (Moe Farsheed), Denise (Scott) Heller, and Mark (Stacia) Cohen; Cherished grandfather of Adam Farsheed, Michael (Kacey) Heller, Daniel and Nikki Heller, Cooper and Charles Cohen; Dear brother of Melvin (Meryl) Cohen. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 1st, 2018 at 11:00 am at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd. Wilmette IL. A private interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to JUF at www.juf.org or a charity of your choice. Funeral info: 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 1, 2018.

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Allyson Lachman

January 13, 2018

I loved Uncle Gershi and remember his sense of humor. No one has ever called me Smokefish but him and I will always laugh when I think about this. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time.

Love,
Allyson

Marc Kreiter

January 2, 2018

Nusie and Leila Kreiter and family send their heartfelt condolences. Gershie will be missed heartily. We are all so sorry.

Marc Kreiter

January 2, 2018

Nusie and Leila Kreiter and family send their heartfelt condolences. Gershie will be missed heartily. We are all so sorry.

January 1, 2018

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers, Isaiah 59:1.

Miriam W

January 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Psalms 94:19 When anxieties overwhelmed me,You comforted and soothed me.

January 1, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort from Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM.

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