Obituaries

Merle Baer, 71, Died Tuesday, Funeral Thursday

Services for the former Northbrook resident will be held at Chicago Jewish Funerals in Skokie at 2:00 p.m.

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Merle Baer nee Steinborn, 71, passed away on Tuesday. She was the beloved wife of the late Leon. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Ellen) Baer and Robert (Holly) Baer.

Cherished grandmother of Justin and Ryan Baer, and Sari and Zoe Baer. Dear sister of Leonard (Sharon) Steinborn.

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Services are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals in Skokie. Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals — Skokie Chapel, (847) 229-8822.

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