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Irene Nathan Obituary

Irene Nathan, nee Katz, prominent matchmaker, introduced hundreds of couples who are now happily married. There is an award-winning film about her life as a matchmaker and as a person filled with love and humor. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman; loving mother of Asher (Jamie); adored Savta of five grandchildren; she was the youngest child of a large respected Jewish orthodox family. Irene will be dearly missed by her numerous friends. Graveside Service Monday, 2 p.m. at Anshe Knesses Israel, Gate 1, Waldheim, Des Plaines & Roosevelt Rds., Forest Park. Contributions may be made to Magen David Adom USA, 8930 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Funeral Director, 847-478-1600.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 3, 2004.

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Lisa Edelman

May 5, 2004

Irene introduced my fiance-Mitch Oppenheim and I in August of 2002 and I was looking forward to honoring her at our wedding next January. I have known Irene since 1998 and enjoyed sitting with her and gabbing. I will miss her very much.

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