Obituaries

Obituary: Bernard “Bernie” Cole, 88

Mr. Cole was a proud Navy Veteran who served in the Korean Conflict and was a member of The American Legion Post 145.

The following obituary is courtesy of Chicago Jewish Funerals.

Bernard “Bernie” Cole, age 88 and 360 days.

Beloved husband for 61 years of Louise nee Slan

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Loving father of Ira (Ellen) Cole, Philip (Lisa) Cole and the late Barbara Cole.

Proud grandfather of Brenda, Scott, Adam and Brianna.

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Dear “brother” of Ilene (the late Donald) Epstein and the late Dolores “Dee” Slan.

Fond uncle of David (Laura) Epstein and Ilyse (Darryl) Fleishman. Cherished cousin and friend.

Proud Navy Veteran who served in the Korean Conflict and was a member of The American Legion Post 145.

Service Wednesday 2PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie.

Interment Westlawn.

Memorials in his memory to Kellogg Cancer Center at Glenbrook Hospital, 2180 Pfingsten Rd., Ste. 1000, Glenview, IL 60026, www.northshore.org/kellogg-cancer- center and Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Ln, Wilmette, IL 60091, http://bhcbe.org/ would be appreciated.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

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