Burton Emer

Burton Emer obituary, Skokie, IL

Burton Emer

Burton Emer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Haben Funeral Home & Crematory on Jun. 3, 2025.

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Burton Emer, age 95, of Skokie, died June 2, 2025. Veteran, US Army. A self-made man.
Beloved husband of the late Helaine, nee Davis; dearest partner to Marlene Senescu; dear father of William (Suzanne), Lynn (Brad Berry) Zorman, Robert (Susan Geel) and Michael; loving grandfather of Jason, Jeremy, Abby, Kelly, Jonathon, Jessica, Max, Ben, Jake & Julia; cherished great-grandfather of Stella, Ivy, Hannah, Gabriel, Vivian, Addison, Zebulon & Llewyn; fond brother of the late Leona and Blossom.
Services and interment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie are private.
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Susan stone

June 4, 2025

My parents, Philip and Sylvia Stone, cared so much about Burt (and Marlene). He was a great tennis partner for many years to my dad and a loving friend. They attended lifelong learning classes together, too.
Condolences to Marlene and the whole family. May his memory be a blessing .
Susan Stone

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8057 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077-2599

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