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Sarah Barkan Obituary

Sarah Joyce Barkan, nee Paikoff, 93, died peacefully at home on Feb. 10 surrounded by her family. Cherished wife for 70 years of Dr. Irving Barkan; devoted mother of Paula (Dr. Albert) Madansky, Sherry (Dr. Douglas) Gorin and Joanne Barkan (Jon Friedmar); adored grandmother of Deborah Klawans Fiedler, Rebecca (Rabbi Bradley) Hirschfield, Dr. Jonathan Klawans (Helaine Denenberg), Joshua (Jennifer) Gorin and Jennifer Gorin; loving great-grandmother of Hadassa, Avigail and Adina Hirschfield, Chase Gorin and Ari Klawans; beloved sister of Roslyn (Bunny) Krinsky; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. A long professional life dedicated to Judaism and Jewish education. Funeral services Friday 10 a.m. at The Piser Chapel, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd. (at Church Street), Skokie. Interment South Side Hebrew Congregation Cemetery/Waldheim, Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Keshet, 425 Huehl Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062, or any other Jewish educational institution of your choice, would be appreciated. She will be missed by everyone who loves her. Info, Piser Funeral Services 847-679-4740.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2004.

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Sonia and Sheldon Nahmod

February 13, 2004

Sheldon and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mom. We regret that we can't be with you today. We send our love and prayers to you and Al, your dad, and the entire family.

Judy Wolfe Kopelman

February 12, 2004

Many memories from Euclid Avenue. So very sorry for your lose.

David & Jane Garron

February 12, 2004

Our condolences.

Ernest Fruehauf

February 12, 2004

Ursula and I extend our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. We are leaving for our children in CA today. With warmest regards, Ernest.

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