Funeral Details

Mark Lee Josephson

August 24, 1967 - July 19, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Service

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

Rabbi Yosef Schanowitz
Central Avenue Synagogue

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

The Josephson Residence
1686 McCraren Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Following the interment until 8:30PM
Wednesday 1PM - 6PM
Thursday no Shiva, Tisha B'Av
Friday 1PM - 6PM
Shabbat, no Shiva
Sunday 1PM - 8:30PM

Memorial Contributions

AFTD (The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration)
2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
theaftd.org
or
Lorenzo’s House
Attn: Dan Lowe
1801 West Warner Avenue, Suite 101
Chicago, Illinois 60613
lorenzoshouse.org




OBITUARY

Mark Lee Josephson, 58
Beloved husband of Lea Josephson née Musikar. Loving father of Ari Josephson and Shayna Josephson. Dear brother of Scott (the late Toni) Josephson. Proud uncle of Michael Josephson and Andrew Josephson. Cherished son of Helene and the late Eliott Josephson. Service Tuesday 10:00 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 West Montrose Avenue, Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AFTD (The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration), 2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406 theaftd.org or Lorenzo’s House, Attn: Dan Lowe, 1801 West Warner Avenue, Suite 101 Chicago, IL 60613 lorenzoshouse.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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I am soo very sorry for your loss

Jamie Gitlitz
July 20, 2026
Mark was a wonderful addition to the Shabbat services at the Chicago Loop Synagogue. I enjoyed his leining for the many years he was there, as well as meeting his beautiful family.
May his memory be for a blessing.

Phil Moss
Board of Directors

Phil Moss
July 20, 2026
My sincere condolences on Mark's passing. I worked with Shayna at Osco in Highland Park She is missed there and we hope she is doing well in her new position,

Cindy Shekhtman
July 20, 2026
My deepest condolences to Mark's passing. I have worked with his daughter, Shayna, at Osco pharmacy in Highland Park. She is deeply missed at our location but I am very sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

Phil Kwon
July 20, 2026
I am so heartbroken to hear of the loss of Mark Josephson. It has been a while since I have seen him, but I have fond memories of him at Shul. I was unaware that he was ill. He was so clearly a loving father to Shayna and Ari, loving husband to Lea, and bright star. The community is suffering a great loss. My sincere condolences to his entire family. May his memory be for a blessing, as he was to all during his life. BDE.

Lorri Otis
July 21, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to Mark’s family and loved ones. I will always remember seeing him at live concerts and being struck by his deep love and passion for music. He was also very devoted to his family—a loving husband and a caring father. His enthusiasm, kindness, and presence touched many people. May the memories you shared with him bring comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time.

Vilma Jo
July 21, 2026
Lea, Ari, Shayna and Helene,
Steven and I send our deepest condolences on Mark's passing. We are truly sorry that we could not be with you in person, but are joining via Livestream, and are there with you in spirit. Our prayers are with you.
May Mark's memory be for a blessing.

With love, your cousins,
Donna Gerber & Steven Bashwiner

Donna Gerber
July 21, 2026
We mourn with you a d are thinking of you all!
Mark was one of the good ones. He will be missed.

Judy and Howie Miller

Judy/Howie Miller
July 21, 2026
Lindsey and I are so very sorry for your loss
May his memory be a blessing.

Andrea kourafas
July 23, 2026
My deepest condolences to Mark's family. Mark was a wonderful ba'al kore, who contributed vitally to every shabbat service. He will be missed, and his memory is for a blessing. May the neshama have an aliyah.

Jay Collen
July 23, 2026
May you find eternal peace and know that your family loved you so very much.

mary spain
August 10, 2026