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Oscar Walchirk Obituary
Oscar Walchirk, 88, beloved husband of Gitta Fajerstein, nee Horowitz, and the late Eve, nee Crane; loving father of
Judith (Michael) Kotzin and
Susan Wolowitz; dear stepfather of Ron (Kayla) Fajerstein, Becky (Michael) Bier and Daniel Fajerstein; cherished grandfather of Daniel Kotzin, Joshua (Dorian Karchmar) Kotzin, Abigail (Matt
Hagan) Kotzin, Elana and Brian Wolowitz, Rachel, Ariella and Adina Bier, Brittany, Sasha, Samuel, Jacob and Aviah Fajerstein; proud great-grandfather of Violet, Mira,
Jonas, Penelope, Talia and Niv; dear brother of Irving (Marilyn Bonner, the late Gloria) Walchirk, Victor (Jane) Walchirk, the late Betty (Jack) Stillerman and the late
Florence (Benton) Kessler; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Treasured by his life long friends. Services Friday, 10 a.m. at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Drive, Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment Waldheim. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah or Jewish United Fund, 30 South Wells, Chicago, IL 60606 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson funeral director 847-229-8822,
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Memories and Condolences
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Joseph Devine
October 6, 2008
We have lost one of our very BEST friends. Oscar was a wonderful human being ---we shared many years with him and his family----He will be in our hearts forever-----Harriett & Joe Devine
Sunny Dubin
September 19, 2008
I will always remember Oscar as a wonderful and compassionate person and will miss him very much.
My thoughts are with you all.
Naomi Camille Hecht
September 19, 2008
I have fond memories of Oscar, a true gentleman, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his lovely wife, my dear cousin.
May he rest in peace,
Love,
Cousin Naomi in Los Angeles
Jordan Barriga
September 18, 2008
We're gonna miss you Uncle Oscar :(
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