Funeral Details

Sonia Gethner

December 14, 1923 - September 25, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Graveside

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Clergy

Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin

Shiva

Levy Residence
316 Beverly Drive
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
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Tuesday upon return from the cemetery until 7PM. Parking only available on the residence side of the street.

Memorial Contributions

Shalva
P.O. Box 46375
Chicago, Illinois 60646-0375
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OBITUARY

Sonia Gethner nee Simon, age 102 .
Beloved wife of the late Dr. Louis Gethner. Loving mother of Judith Gethner and Stuart (Stephanie Flaute) Gethner. Proud grandmother of Sydni Gethner, Bayli Gethner, Ryan Kottler and Joseph (Cara) Rangel-Gethner. Cherished great-grandmother of Kace and Presley. Dear sister of the late Charlotte Levi and the late Natalie (the late Walter) Levy. Graveside service Tuesday, 10:30 AM at Westlawn Cemetery (Maple Section) 7801 W. Montrose, Norridge. Memorials to Shalva, P.O. Box 46375, Chicago, IL 60646-0375, shalvacares.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Sending my heartfelt condolences to Stuart, Judy, and the entire family. I have such fond memories of Sonia from my childhood, especially gathering for Passover Seders. I’m so grateful I had the chance to reconnect with her over the past few years. She was a wonderful woman who lived an extraordinary life, and I will always treasure those memories. May her memory be a blessing.

Zach Byrne (LaCerra)
September 28, 2026
I am sending so much love to the whole family during this time. I have wonderful memories of Cousin Sonia beginning from when I was a small child. One of my favorites was when my dad and I went to Israel in the ‘90’s and Cousins Sonia and Lou happened to be there at the same time, so we met for a meal! Three years ago my sister, Michelle and I went to Chicago to visit Sonia and we had a lovely visit. It was so special to be able to catch up with her and also with Judy and Stuart. Sonia was an extraordinary woman who I felt so fortunate to have in my family.

Bonnie Grey
September 29, 2026