Funeral Details

Ann Lynn Garfinkel

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Graveside

Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, Illinois 60076
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Clergy

Rabbi Michael Sommer
Cantorial Soloist Jane Heyman

Memorial Contributions

Special Olympics Illinois
605 East Willow Street
Normal, Illinois 61761
www.soill.org





OBITUARY

Ann Lynn Garfinkel, 55.

Beloved daughter of Carole (nee Noldan) and the late Sidney Glenn Garfinkel. Loving sister of Jean Marie (Michael) Henning. Adoring aunt of Chloe Henning, Kaitlyn Park , Cydney (Yarin Shohan) Park, Rebbecca Park, Caleb Park, Bobbie Henning and Mason Henning and great aunt of Jameson, Zoella and Talia. Graveside service Wednesday 10AM at Memorial Park Cemetery (Anshe Emet Section) 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Illinois, 605 E. Willow St. Normal, IL 61761, www.soill.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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My heart is aching.. Annie touched so many with her hugs, kindness, love and sweet laughter. Carole, you have always been a champion for our angel, Annie. As a mother and friend, you are second to none. You and Annie have been such a blessing to all and your love will always be remembered. Thank you for sharing your precious daughter. May she rest in peace. Carole, you remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynnie P
November 18, 2025
My favorite thing about Annie was her contagious laughter. I always had so much fun with Annie. I always looked forward to our shopping dates when Annie, my best friend, Carole & I would get all dressed up, spend a day shopping and end it with dinner somewhere nice. If it were up to Annie, we would always go to Cheesecake Factory. It was her favorite. She & I would dance while mommy made dinner. We would sing songs together. We would look at pictures, talk about princesses, watch Hallmark movies at Christmas time, and we always had to watch Wheel of Fortune and Dancing With the Stars. Annie was the most gentle soul and I already miss her more than my heart can stand. My tears have dried up for now, Annie because I would rather remember you for always spreading love, laughter, hugs, kisses & “boops.” (I would touch her nose gently & say, “BOOP!” In a high pitched voice & then she would do it back to me. lol. It was our thing. 🥰

Melissa De La Torre
November 18, 2025