Funeral Details

Loretta "Lorie" Berger

November 19, 1939 - December 31, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Cantor Sheera Ben-David
Temple Sholom

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.929.6699
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Shiva from 2PM-6PM

Shiva Coordinator Mr. Randy Rosen
773.206.8207

Memorial Contributions

City of Hope
160 East Illinois Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
www.cityofhope.org
or
Greater Chicago Food Depository
4100 West Ann Lurie Place
Chicago, Illinois 60632
www.chicagofoodbank.org




OBITUARY

Loretta “Lorie” Berger, age 86, nee Blue.

Beloved wife of the late George Berger. Loving mother of Sindee (Michael) Kritzberg and Marcie Berger. Proud grandmother of Jason (Cindy) Kritzberg. Dear sister of the late Sally (the late Norman) Rosen and sister-in-law of Susan Berger. Cherished aunt of Randy Rosen, Barry Rosen, and Mark (Deb) Ambrose. Will also be dearly missed by many great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Service Sunday, January 4, 2026, 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to City of Hope, 160 East Illinois Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, www.cityofhope.org or Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 West Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, Illinois 60632, www.chicagofoodbank.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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A memory of your spunky and fiesty mom comes to mind at her grandson Jason and Cindy’s wedding on a beautiful Yacht in California… she needed to go up the stairs and I happened to be right there , so I took the initiative to stop the people around and let her slowly make her way up, but I was also behind her with my hands on her waist, she turned back to me and said, as I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness and helping me, I still got this! And was very persistent on doing it by herself!… I smiled and said you inspire me!… I feel honored that I have had several opportunities to share time with Lorie, Sindee being my best friend, my Soul Sister …with so much love , Paul and I send our deepest condolences, and prayers to you all! May she rest in peace, and back in the arms of her beloved husband, george…

Debbie Dow
December 31, 2025
Lorie and I worked together for many years at Niles North…we had our small group of ladies who we’d chat with every morning before the school day began! We shared our stories of family, whether it was our kids or grandkids! Everyone knew what was happening in each other’s lives! Lunch and dinners together from time to time were always good for a few laughs!
Lorie will be missed. She was one of a kind! May she rest in peace.

Sherri

Sherri Kruszynski
January 1, 2026
Heartfelt, sincere condolences to all . Is he helped me feel like family and I will miss her. Health and happiness to you all in the new year and beyond.

Marc Kreiter
January 1, 2026
I loved Lauri! She was always so much fun to talk with. May her memory always be a blessing ♡
Iris

Iris kerbis Puccini Cantor
January 1, 2026
I've known Lorrie my whole life. 85 years. My lifelong friend. Although we didn't live close we talked alot and I visited her when I went to Chicsgo and we visited in California when she came here. I can't believe she is gone and I will miss her so much. 😢

Judy Lebovitz
January 1, 2026
I have fond memories of your mom. She always seemed happy to talk with me on the phone and when she would come to visit. She took a genuine interest in what was going on in my life. I’ll never forget the Chanukah party—when she offered to make lattes and nearly set the kitchen on fire! She was always there with a warm heart and a helping hand, and she will be dearly missed.

Debby Block
January 1, 2026
My deepest condolences to the Berger Family. Lorie was so lovely to work with at Niles North and always was so caring. She will be missed.

Laura Jacobson
January 1, 2026
I, too, have fond memories of Lorie at Niles North. I went back to teaching rather late in life and I recall that Lorie was very kind to me and accepted me warmly as a new member of the faculty. May I offer my sincerest condolences to her family.

Eileen Walvoord
January 1, 2026
I am saddened by the passing of Lorie. I had the pleasure of working with her, and being her friend over the years. She was always supportive of me, and my family, especially duringvmy wifes cancer diagnosis.

No one listened, and provided compassion that Lorie. She reslly gleamed when talking about her grandson, and how wonderful he is.
Due to my moms passing this week, I will be unable to attend services, but I am sending love, and positive thoughts to the family.

Heaven gained two wonderful angels this week. ❤️

Robert Henderson
January 2, 2026
This is tough. As a "Nordica Mom" Lorie was always generous and warm. We had a great gang....Sindee, Linda and I were glue. Always causing good trouble. Between My Mom, Shirley Kaufman and Lorie, well, let's just say....we gave them Good Trouble. Even in Girl Scouts. But we were given so much more. life and a ton of Love. And the credit card on occasion.

Rest Easy Lorie, say hullo to George, the Kaufman's and my folks.
❤️❤️❤️✡️☮️

Stacey Stone
January 2, 2026
It is difficult to live far from family and in this instance I wish I could be there to share stories and impressions of my ‘cool’ older cousin who provided a model of what would come next in life. Loretta, always took the time to ask questions and be open and direct about her opinions and experiences. I am profoundly sorry that she is gone. May her memory be a blessing to Sindee, Marcy , their loved ones and to us all.

Alice Blue
January 3, 2026
To the Berger girls and their families,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mom.
May her memory be a blessing, and her love a legacy that will live on through you.
My heart goes out to you,
Betty Kaufman-Sheridan and family

betty sheridan
January 4, 2026
love to all

William Cooper
January 4, 2026
The service was very emotional and heartfelt
Your Mom was really special Take care of yourselves

Paul Edelstein
January 5, 2026
Lori was a lovely, kind and sweet lady, She was so helpful to me when I worked at Niles North. You will be missed my friend!

Pat Beem
January 5, 2026