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Melanie Rovner Cohen, age 82

Beloved wife of Arthur Cohen. Dear mother of Mitchell Cohen, Stephanie Tomasky and Jennifer and Jason Canel. Proudest grandmother of Leah and Noah Canel and Ava Cohen. Fond sister of Scott and Susan Rovner.

Melanie treasured her close relationships, especially with her husband Art and her grandchildren, whose lives and accomplishments brought her tremendous pride and joy. Following the model of her beloved mother Sheila and her Aunt Joan, Melanie was a central source of connection and strength for her family. She was intellectually curious, deeply principled, and always encouraged those around her to think, learn, and stand for social justice. She loved the color red and everything that sparkled. She was a graduate of Brandeis University and an accomplished attorney. Melanie was also a founding member and President of the Turnaround Management Association and acted as a professor at DePaul University College of Law. She will be remembered for her independent spirit, strong sense of justice, and fierce intelligence.

Service Thursday at 1 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brandeis University: www.brandeis.edu.To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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