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Roberta Iris Mirvis nee. Zimbler, age 87.

Graveside service Friday 12 noon at Westlawn Cemetery (Westlake Section), 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge.

Roberta Iris Mirvis nee Zimbler, 87.

Beloved wife of the late Leonard Jack Mirvis. Loving mother of Belinda (Kevin) Womack. Cherished sister-in-law of Avis Zimbler. Dear daughter of the late Maurice and Belle Zimbler. Caring sister of the late Earl Zimbler. Fond aunt of her many nieces and nephews. She was an avid baker and cared so much about food and health that she went to college as an adult to get her associate degree in nutrition. Roberta loved animals and advocated for all, including all her rescue pets and her beloved Coconut, who traveled with her from Colorado to the Chicago area. She had many friends that she cherished. She will be missed. Graveside service Friday 12 noon at Westlawn Cemetery (Westlake Section), 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish United Fund, 30 South Wells Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606, www.juf.org To attend the livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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