North Shore Death Notices: Nov. 14 To Nov. 20

The following death notices were added to funeral homes serving the North Shore area in the past week. Those homes have provided obituaries for some of those that have passed away recently. Patch offers condolences to their loved ones, links to their obituaries and notices of upcoming services below.

Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road in Highland Park

Ismael G. Urueta Ramirez, 56, Highland Park

Seguin & Symonds Funeral Home, 858 Sheridan Road in Highwood and 11 West Belvidere Road in Grayslake

Jay Francis Baker, 81, Richmond

Florica Rogojan, 76, Chicago

Susan Kathleen Cervac, 63, Highwood

Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Home, 1407 N. Western Ave. in Lake Forest

Lila Fitzgerald Thurlow, 84, Richmond Hill, Georgia
Service Nov. 22

Anne Farley Schemel, 94, Lake Bluff
Service Jan. 20

Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Wood, 92, Lake Forest

Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie and 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road in Buffalo Grove

Meyta Fuks, 97, Chicago
Service Nov. 22

Seymour Binstein, 93, Skokie
Service Nov. 21

Marlene E. Rotolo née Abrams, 86, Geneva
Service Nov. 22

Scott Alexander Berg, 53, Elmwood Park
Service Dec. 3

Esther Rappoport, 105, Chicago

Sarah Simon, 101, Chicago

Debye R. Schiff, 94, Chicago

Beth S. Kon, 88, Lincolnwood

Marshall S. Shapo, 87, Wilmette

Devora Freeman, 80, Evanston

Orrin E. Brand, 79, Buffalo Grove

Leonid M. Abelev, 73, Buffalo Grove

Theodore Goodman, 73, Calumet City

Joan Frank, 64, Skokie

Donnellan Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie

Thomas Jordan Gibson, 70, Northbrook
Service Nov. 21

Meredith Murphy née Cutter, 85, Evanston
Service Nov. 22

Nancy K. Zimmerman, 92, Evanston
Service Nov. 25

Yun Chang Liu, 87, Wilmette
Service Nov. 25

Eric Robert Larsen, 46, Evanston
Service Nov. 25

Therese A. Kozicki née Karpinski, 94, Wilmette
Visitation Nov. 26, service Nov. 27

Betsy Burke, 74, Wilmette

Haben Funeral Home, 8057 Niles Center Road in Skokie

George M. Cohen, 95, Skokie
Service Nov. 26

Marcos Mesa, 91, Chicago

Harry H. Ermoian, 87, Glenview

Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1917 Asbury Ave. in Evanston

Samuel Jones, 93, Evanston
Visitation Nov. 22, service Nov. 24

Cyril George Cherrington, 84, Evanston

Evanston Funeral and Cremation, 1726 Central St. in Evanston

Rita Carol Bailey, 78, Evanston

N. H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Road in Glenview

Timothy Daniel O’Connor, 66, Winnetka
Service Nov. 21

Featured Obituary:

George M. Cohen, age 95, of Skokie, a devoted family man, veteran, and respected journalist, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Belmont Village in Glenview. Born January 28, 1928, in South Bend, IN, George was the devoted son of the late Herbert and Margaret, née Wagner, Cohen.

A man whose love for his family was evident in every aspect of his life, George was the beloved husband of the late Bertha, née Freckman; the loving father of Ellen Cohen (Ismael) Ramirez and David Cohen (fiancée, Katherine); and the dear brother of the late Maurice Cohen.

While George earned some college credit, his real education came from his experiences in life. A U.S. Army Veteran, he proudly served his country in Korea. After his military service, George embarked on a 36-year career with the Chicago Tribune, where he worked as a reporter, book reviewer, and copy editor, honing his analytical skills and developing a keen eye for detail.

George's love for the written word was evident not only in his career but also in his personal life. A lifelong bibliophile, George's passion for literature was infectious. He was known and respected for his insightful book reviews and recommendations.

Along with his love for literature, George was a jazz and classical music devotee. He found joy in the complexity and beauty of these genres, often spending hours listening to his favorite pieces. His love for music was matched only by his love for nature as a passionate birdwatcher. He found peace in the simple act of watching and identifying different species of birds, a hobby that allowed him to connect with the natural world around him.

George was also a talented photographer, capturing moments of beauty and significance with his keen eye. His photographs, much like the man himself, were full of life, depth, and a unique perspective. They served as a testament to his passion for life and his ability to find beauty in the everyday.

A man of many interests and talents, George's memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. His love for his family, his passion for his work, and his dedication to his hobbies serve as an inspiration for all. His passing is a great loss, but his life was a gift that will continue to touch many for years to come.

Obituaries and images may be submitted to your Patch for publication: Deerfield, Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Bluff-Lake Forest, Niles-Morton Grove, Northbrook, Skokie, Winnetka-Glencoe-Northfield, Wilmette-Kenilworth

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