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1933

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2020

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Hershel Fuksman Obituary

Hershel Fuksman, a Holocaust child survivor, was born in Piaseczno, Poland, in 1933. He is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Zelda Marbell Fuksman, also a child survivor and kindred spirit, his daughters, Randee Owens (David), Elizabeth Bilow (Lee), and granddaughters Rebecca Owens and Taylor Bilow. His devoted siblings, Terry Nuss (Roberta), Eve Klein (Sam) and Sara Nuss-Galles (Arie Galles) looked up to Hershel with respect and love. A patriotic, proud veteran, Hershel served as a medic in the US Army from 1958 to 1960. He will be laid to rest at Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights, lL. Donations in Hershel Fuksman's memory may be made to­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, 303 N Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL 33004.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 29, 2020.

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Louise Tack

May 6, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Nancy Dershaw

May 1, 2020

Barry and I send our deepest condolences to you Zelda and your beautiful family.

Annette

April 30, 2020

Peace and comfort to your family in the loss of Hershel.

April 30, 2020

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Bill Maday

April 29, 2020

Hello Zelda. I, bill maday, and mike Doheny are feeling very sorry for loss of Jerry.we worked with Jerry at allstate at sears store for years. Again, so sorry.

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