Funeral Details

Marilyn Takiff

March 11, 1942 - December 8, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Nancy Landsman

Interment

Randhill Park Cemetery
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Shiva

Takiff- Baker Residence
2850 White Pine Drive
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847.498.4793
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Wednesday following the interment until 9PM.
Thursday 4PM-8PM
Friday 12PM-2PM

Memorial Contributions

Hadassah Medical Organization
Kiryat Hadassah
P.O. Box 12000
91120 Jerusalem, Israel
www.hadassah.org.il
or
The ARK, 6450 North California Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60645
www.arkchicago.org
or
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
www.stjude.org




OBITUARY

Marilyn Takiff nee Lepp, age 82.
Beloved wife of Roy F. Baker and the late Alan Takiff. Loving mother of Neal (Diana) Takiff and Marla (Michael) Katz. Proud grandmother of Justin (Rebecca Darling) Hernandez , Zachary Takiff, Lucas Takiff, Abby Katz and Chelsea Katz. Devoted daughter of the late Budd and the late Dorothy Lepp. Dear sister of Robert (the late Debby) Lepp. Cherished aunt of Anya (Read Pukkila-Worley) Lepp and Daniel (Jen) Lepp and great aunt of Eli, Vivian, Jackson and Sonia. Service Wednesday 2PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (one block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Randhill. Marilyn was involved in the National Council of Jewish Women (Evening Branch), And worked at The Northbrook Public Library for 18 years. Memorials in her memory to Hadassah Medical Organization, Kiryat Hadassah P.O. Box 12000, 91120 Jerusalem, Israel, www.hadassah.org.il or The ARK, 6450 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645, www.arkchicago.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org would be appreciated. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Buffalo Chapel 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I knew Marilyn for a short time thru Roy Baker. I was impressed by her open and happy attitude. Roy found a great person to share his life. So sad it was short.
My deepest condolences and God Bless.

Carl Campisi
December 11, 2024
I was so sad to know that Marilyn had passed on. But one thing that we will always carry with us are the memories we made together. I was one of Marilyn’s caretaker for a little bit and I was honored to have met her. She was very silly, funny, genuine and always in high spirits. Despite her illness she always managed to shine through and I am delighted to share that she was a wonderful human being regardless of the circumstances.

My condolences to her family.

Jaqueline Reyes Herrera
December 11, 2024
We will always give thanks for Marilyn and Alan Takiff who gave us Neal Takiff. He is the best brother-in-law, son-in-law, and uncle a family could ask for. I enjoyed learning where Neal acquired his love of music. Thank you Marilyn and public libraries! And, I am also grateful to Roy for making it possible for Marilyn to live in her home for as long as she could. Our sincere condolences during this time of mourning. Anna

Anna dela Cruz
December 12, 2024
I always knew her as Aunt Mimi. She was a wonderful aunt. As a kid, I would see her at most twice a year, but she always showed my sister and me so much love. When she and Uncle Alan would visit us in the Catskills of NY, she seemed genuinely interested in the things we were doing. She wanted to learn what our interests were, who our friends were and what hobbies we had. She made me feel special. When we would visit her in Northbrook, she made us feel at-home. My sister and I grew up very differently, but she was always accepting and loving of our family.

I am so grateful to Roy for his love and commitment to my aunt. I send my heartfelt condolences to Roy and the entire family.

With warm regards,
Daniel

Daniel Lepp
December 12, 2024
Never meet Roy's wife , he was our scout leader back in the 60s troop 927 Sorry about your lose ( and no my brother Wayne HAS the 68 Shelby )

Mark Hamilton
December 12, 2024
Roy
I was sorry to hear of Marilyns passing. While Marilyn was not known to me, though knowing you she must be a fine lady. Take comfort in your good memories of Marilyn and the posibilities of the comming New Year.

May the promise of Christmas Comfort and Strengthen you in these days.
,

Ron and Nancy Granstrom
December 15, 2024