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Issie Mayoff
Killed in Action, February 9, 1944

Manuel Bernstein passed away at Tarzana Hospital, comforted by his daughters. Manny was 97 years old.
Born in Montreal, Canada, Manny moved to Chicago at a very young age, bringing his “tchouk” with him. In Chicago he would meet his Precious, with whom he would eventually have a family and move first to the suburbs and then to California where they would spend the rest of their 74-year marriage together.
A passionate man, Manny was as quick to anger as he was to smile his crooked smile. A proud WWII vet, Manny continued to be civically minded. Manny loved watching football and keeping a close eye on the stock market. An avid skier, Manny enjoyed traveling to slopes around the world and watching his younger daughter follow him down challenging runs.
A boastful southpaw, Manny took driving very seriously and was unafraid to ask for directions. With his wife Arleen, Manny trotted the globe and never stopped dreaming of adventure.
Manny enjoyed Coca Cola, hot dogs, fried chicken and anything else to make his wife grimace, along with a nightly vodka.
After retirement, Manny enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren in the jungle, swimming and playing Office and Monopoly. In his later years he loved to marvel at his great-grandbabies.
Manny was preceded in death by his wife Arleen. He is survived by his daughters, son-in-law, granddaughters, grandson and four great-granddaughters.
Contributions can be made to the following: Sierra Club, ORT and the American Heart Association.

April 21, 2023.

Age 76, of Oxford, formerly of Canada, died April 21, 2023. Beloved son of the late Arthur and Sarah Bronstein. Dear father of Mark (Yvette Schuler) Bronstein, Rhona Brown and JoAnna (Michael) Brodbeck.
Adoring grandfather of Nicholas Brown, Erica Brown, Joshua Brown, Ethan Brodbeck, and Jacob Brodbeck. Dear brother of Gerald (Sandy) Bronstein and David Bronstein. Also survived by dear nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A Graveside Services Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery.

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After a long and courageous battle, on Friday, October 18, 2019, just before his seventy-ninth birthday. Beloved husband of Mona Mayov for forty-nine years. Outstanding father and father-in-law of Heidi Besner and Noah Milrod, Mitchell Besner and Keren Dudescu. Proud Papa of Jack and Beau Milrod; Stella, Coco and Bowie Besner. Devoted brother and brother-in-law of David and Edye Besner, Shirley and the late Raymond Besner; and brother-in-law of Glenda Mayov and Stanley Greenstein. Alan will be deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, family and all who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, October 23 at 12:00 noon. Burial at Congregation Shar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at his son’s home, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily through Friday, October 25. Donations in Alan’s memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.

Helle Majew (Lei) died in Copenhagen, Denmark of a heart attack in December, 2018.  In recent years she was a community advocate in her Islands Brygge neighborhood and has been quoted by BT and by TV2/Lorry

Danny Gula, beloved son of Barbara Mayoff Gula (Abr) and the late David Gula died on October 26, 2018 in Toronto at age 60.  Loving husband of the late Melodie. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Noel. He will be fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles and cousins. A Private Family Service was held.   Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 416-489-7111.

Irving Kogan, husband of Esther Levitt Kogan (Bunya) died on April 3, 2018. Shiva was at the home of Leah Levitt Bergen (Bunya).  Esther and Leah’s mother was Sonia Gindin, daughter of Bunya, née Mayoff, Gindin.

Irving Kogan, 96, of South Palm Beach, FL and formerly of Skokie, IL passed away on April 3, 2018.  He is pre-deceased by his father, Benjamin and his mother, Dora of Chicago, IL.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Esther Kogan, and two sons, Dr. Barry (Cheryl) of Albany NY and Mark (Patti), of Orinda CA, four grandchildren, Rebecca (Robert) Tupuritis of Chicago IL, Sarah (Michael) Benedetti of Wakefield MA, Rachel Kogan of New Haven, CT and Jacob Kogan of Berkeley, CA.  He is also survived by five great grandchildren, Dean and Beau Benedetti of Wakefield MA and Emina, Oliver and Nathan Tupuritis of Chicago, IL.  He is survived by his brother Sheldon (Ellen) of Delray Beach, FL. and predeceased by his brother Sydney and sister Edith.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law Leah (the late Richard) Bergen of South Palm Beach, FL.  Irv was born in Chicago and spent 5 years of military service as a Staff Sargent in the Air Force in the Pacific Theatre in World War II and in the occupation of Japan.  Later, he developed I. Kogan Construction Company, an important construction and land development company on the North Shore of Chicago.  Partnering with his wife Esther, they created developments in Glenview, Highland Park, Deerfield, Wilmette, Skokie and Arlington Heights. Irving and Esther were long-time members of Niles Township Jewish Congregation, in Skokie, IL.  Contributions in his memory can be made to ORT America, Chicago Region, 3701 Commercial Avenue, Suite 13, Northbrook, IL 60062 or the charity of your choice.