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Myron Raftenberg Obituary

Myron Lewis ''Mike'' Raftenberg, 85 years old, preceded in death only 5 months earlier by his beloved and cherished wife Marcy of 61 years; adored father of Wendy (Glen) Miller and Paula (the late Michael) Avchen; loving grandpa Mike of Matthew (Beth) Miller, David (Sonya) Miller, Lauren (Jamie) Izaks, Rebecca and Julie Avchen; great-grandfather of Allsion and Claudia Miller; devoted son of the late Rachel and Max Raftenberg; brother of the late Dorothy (the late Abe) Zenoff and the late Kay Raftenberg; fond brother-in-law of the late Elaine (Roy) Lurie and the late Maxine Sugarman; uncle of Sooney Rothschild, Kathy Rettig and Alan Zenoff. Former owner of M. Raftenberg and Sons Shoes in Abrams Department Store and Michael's Department Store. Affectionately known as ''The Mayor of Devon Avenue''. Also owned Kenley Shoes of Park Ridge, The Village Bootery in Lincoln Village and Sabbath's Shoes in Chicago. Graveside service Sunday, 1:30 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Park, Rand and Wilke Roads, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Marcy Fund, Alzheimer's Association, 5709 Golf Rd., Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076 would be appreciated by the family.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 16, 2003.

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Jamie Faklis- Schremser

March 19, 2003

Paula and Wendy



I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. What a fine man he was.

I remember when we were kids growing up on Fargo. His kindness will never be forgotten.

My thoughts are with both of you.



Jamie Faklis Schremser

Donna & Ed Elsner

March 17, 2003

Dear Wendy and Glen,

Please accept our sincere sympathy at this time. We will always remember your father for his loyalty and devotion to your mother.

Donna and Ed Elsner

Scott Krantz

March 16, 2003

Dear Paula, Wendy, Glen and Family:



It has obviously been far too long since I have spoken with you, but that doesn't diminish my saddness upon learning of your Dad's passing. Also, it was at this time that I learned about your Mom's passing five months ago, and I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to you for your Mom, also.



I have the fondest of memories of your folks from the time I was a little boy in the neighborhood to later in life when I had the good fortune to spend even more time with them.



Though I haven't seen you in quite some time, I do think about you with the warmest of feelings and have always hoped that you are all doing well.



I realize, of course, that at this difficult time it is hard to think about much else than your parents, but I sincerely hope that the love and affection of old friends like me and I'm sure hundreds of others will give you some comfort.





Warmly,







Scott Krantz

Bob Lee

March 16, 2003

I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, he will always be in our heart and mind for the gentleness of his soul, the warmth of his heart and his kindness to all he met.

Harry Leventhal

March 16, 2003

sorry to hear of your loss. your father was a very good friend.

Stanton Miller

March 16, 2003

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts are with you and your family.



Stanton and Ronna Miller

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