Marie Cori

Loving mother of Steve (Debbie) Cori and David Cori.  Beloved daughter of the late Issak and Kayla Kolkowiz.  Cherished grandmother of Jason (Theresa) Cori, Bryan Cori and Kayla (Jason) Christopher.  Dear great grandmother of Jameer King Cori, Bruce Cori, Amya, Jordan, Kaylee, Jaxin, Jason Jr., Lincoln, and Zoey Christopher.  Beloved sister of the late Eda (Jack) Capsuto, the late Rachel (Charles) Goldkind, the late Marcel (Helen) Kolkowicz, the late Simon (Monique) Kolkowicz, Ginette (Georges) Piorowicz and Nicole Kolkowicz.  Dear aunt of Sandie Capsuto, Michel (Jan) Goldkind, Alain Goldkind, Muriel (Bruno) Levy, Carole (Gharib) Piorowicz, Anthony (Eve) Piorowicz, Nathalie Kolkowicz, Sonya Kolkowicz, Serge Kolkowicz, Sam  (Sandrine) Chikley, Sarah (Paul) Beekmans, the late Marshall (Sheryle) Trayber, the late David Kolkowicz, and the late Sandra Kolkowicz.  Beloved great aunt of Becki Trayber, Illana Trayber, Simone (Alex) Fine and many other dear nieces and nephews. 

Marie was one of seven children.  She came to this country in the early 1950's when she was seventeen. She lived on the West side of Chicago with her sister Eda for a time while she was working.  She met her husband Leon while attending English Learning classes.  They married then moved to the South Side of Chicago where they raised their sons Steve and David.  In the early 70's they moved to Niles, IL. By the end of the 70's they bought into the Car X business, where they became very successful.  

She and Leon bought a condo in Tel Aviv Israel, where she spent many, many wonderful vacations and reconnected with distant family members. She was always very drawn to the land of Israel. It was not easy for many Holocaust survivors to open up and speak of their experiences.  When Marie joined a Hidden Children during the Holocaust group, she really began to open up.  Not only did her family gain more knowledge; she went to several schools to speak about her experiences with students.  She became very involved with the Holocaust Center in St. Louis. Frequently, students where she spoke at their schools recognized her in the store and always approached her.  

Family was very important to Marie and she developed friends easily.  Her cute French accent and personality always drew people to her. Marie very willingly took people under her wing and loved to give motherly advice to everyone whether they wanted it or not!!!  All the way up until the very end of her life, she had a very wry sense of humor. She was so loved by many.  

Graveside service Thursday, January 18, 11:00am at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road.  Live stream available at www.rindskopfroth.com.  Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, 36 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 or to Pathways Hospice Foundation, 14805 N Outer 40 Rd #160, Chesterfield, MO 63017.