Funeral Details

Martin A. Swidler

January 4, 1939 - August 7, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 12 Noon

Graveside

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Clergy

Rabbi Adam Wright


Cantor Jennifer Frost
B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim

Shiva

The Swidler Residence
636 Dunsten Circle
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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Monday, following the interment until 8PM

Tuesday from 4PM until 8PM

Memorial Contributions

Jewish United Fund (JUF)
30 South Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
www.juf.org
or to
B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim (BJBE)
1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
www.bjbe.org





OBITUARY

Martin A. Swidler, age 87.

Beloved husband of Norma Swidler, nee Oronowsky. Dear father of Scott (Gayle) Swidler and Elli (Marty P.) Swidler. Proud Pa of Meryl, Eric (Samantha), and Lucas (Abigail). Loving son of the late Leonard and Etta Swidler. Cherished brother of the late Robert Swidler. Devoted son-in-law of the late Cantor Harry and Babe Solowinchik. Treasured brother-in-law of Susan (Dr. Edward) Hoffman. Fond uncle and great-uncle to his nephews and nieces. Graveside service Monday 12 PM at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 West Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish United Fund (JUF), 30 S. Wells St, Chicago, Illinois 60606, www.juf.org, or to B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim (BJBE), 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015, www.bjbe.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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May fond memories comfort family & friends at this difficult time.
Rest in His ever loving peace, Dad.
I will forever be your “Jolly Green Gentile Daughter”
With much Aloha & all my love-
-kristi.
🌺❤️💋

Kristi Grandt
August 9, 2026
We at Sakurai USA are all very saddened to hear about your loss. We know how close family is to you, and we are keeping you and your whole family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers we have made a donations to the Jewish United Fund in Martin A. Swidler's name.
From all of us at Sakurai USA.

Diannah DePaul
August 10, 2026