Celia Braun

Celia Braun

Celia Braun Obituary

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Celia Braun, nee Fortgang, 95. Beloved wife of the late Morris Braun; devoted mother of Jerome Braun and Alex (Judith) Braun; cherished grandmother of Jamie (George), Robin (Kathy), and David (Debbie); proud great-grandmother of Rachel (Jack), Sarah, Jaden, Madison, and Kylie; dear sister of the late Zanvel, Herman (the late Mollie), David (Sarah), Irving (the late Ida), and Rachel; caring aunt of Moshe, Shlomo, Karen, Bonnie, Marilyn, Yosef, and Menachem Mendel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Chapel service Friday, August 8, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.

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1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-9607

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