Erica L. Cohen
Obituary
Erica "Ricky" Cohen (nee Roven), 77, of Wheeling, Illinois, passed away on March 21, 2020 after a short illness. Beloved mother of FayeAnn (Philip) Hirsh, Lisa (Charles) Burnett, and Stacey Kirkpatrick (Lon Paulausky); cherished Nana to Andrew and Zachary Hirsh; adored aunt and cherished friend to many. A former member of Chicago's Melodeers Chorus, Ricky loved music and singing and instilled that love in her children. She also enjoyed traveling, mahjongg, and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Ricky was predeceased by her parents Eve and William Roven, sister Paula Padove, and former husband and friend Barry Cohen. There will be a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Buffalo Grove, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.comMemorial Contributions
Crohn's and Colitis Foundationwww.crohnscolitisfoundation.org
Memorial Contributions
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org
OBITUARY
Erica "Ricky" Cohen (nee Roven), 77, of Wheeling, Illinois, passed away on March 21, 2020 after a short illness. Beloved mother of FayeAnn (Philip) Hirsh, Lisa (Charles) Burnett, and Stacey Kirkpatrick (Lon Paulausky); cherished Nana to Andrew and Zachary Hirsh; adored aunt and cherished friend to many. A former member of Chicago's Melodeers Chorus, Ricky loved music and singing and instilled that love in her children. She also enjoyed traveling, mahjongg, and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Ricky was predeceased by her parents Eve and William Roven, sister Paula Padove, and former husband and friend Barry Cohen. There will be a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Buffalo Grove, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.