Funeral Details

Aviva Luke

June 11, 1934 - January 4, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12 Noon

Service

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

Rabbi Alex Freedman
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

The Luke/Burack Residence
1890 Spruce Street
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
312.802.1110
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Wednesday and Thursday
4PM-8PM

Shiva Coordinators
Sharon Burack 847.691.6742
Julia Burack 224.310.8815
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Memorial Contributions

The Jewish National Fund
60 Revere Drive, Suite #725
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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OBITUARY

Aviva Luke, age 91

Beloved wife of the late Arnold E. Luke. Loving mother of Paul Luke and Dina (Alan Burack) Luke. Cherished savta of Zachary, Max, and Aidan. Devoted daughter of the late Zecharia and the late Rosa. She was pre-deceased by seven brothers and sisters and will be sorely missed by generations of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was grateful for the friendships that she developed at Gidwitz Place. Service Wednesday 12Noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn Cemetery in Norridge. In lieu of flowers, please consider planting a Tree in Israel through The Jewish National Fund, 60 Revere Drive#725, Northbrook, IL 60062 www.jnf.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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Wonderful memories of Aviva.She was always happy to see you and plant a plate of food n front of you.Was lucky enough to attend her wedding to Arnold Luke in June,1962.Of blessed memory.
A very long a full life.
Cousins Jack and Zina Lazareck
Winnipeg

Jack Lazareck
January 5, 2026
Wonderful memories of delicious food and more food! Humor, smiles and laughter. Always energetic! We miss you Avia. Love Les and Julia

Les & Julia Lazareck
January 5, 2026
Doda Aviva was the aunt from America — that’s how we knew her as children. When she came to visit Israel and the whole extended family gathered under one roof, she was always smiling and laughing, handing out her famous bubble gum we kids were all waiting for.

Years later, after I moved to the U.S., we reconnected. Doda Aviva would call me, and we spoke about family, raising children, our family history, my grandmother Tirza (her sister), as well as politics. She loved Israel deeply and cared so much about her family there. Also, she was always offering advice and wisdom as I raised my girls.

Rest in peace, Doda Aviva 🤍

Rotem Shalmoni
January 5, 2026
We all love her and never forget.

NAVA GILAD
January 6, 2026
We enjoyed the most wonderful chats just to spend time with Aviva lit up your day. We will miss her so much. All of our love and thoughts, also condolences to Paul and Dina, how fortunate to have Aviva as your mom xxx

Sandra and Neil Goring
January 6, 2026
Beloved Aviva💔
The beautiful Lady with the kindest heart, the young spirit and an end lest smile.
We will all miss you😢
Especially your loved ones💔
Rest in peace😢
I will remember you allways💔

Mazal Taib
January 6, 2026
With deep sadness, i want to say goodbye to a dear and wonderful friend,Aviva whose presence brought comfort, joy, and light to me and everyone around her. She was always there with a big, welcoming smile and, more often than not, a delicious cake made with love. Her kindness, generosity, and quiet way of showing up meant more than words can express. She touched my lives in ways that will never be forgotten and will be deeply missed by me and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Jacqueline Gideon
January 6, 2026
I met Aviva 4 yrs ago and I felt like a family. She was funny. Caring and loving person. Her heart was full of love. I'm going to miss you Aviva

Ayala Kersz
January 6, 2026
Aviva will be remembered and appreciated for her generous sprit
She gave with an open hand and a full heart
that was imbued with a great enthusiasm for life .
Aviva adored her children and grandchildren and all her family connections .
A beautiful woman who will be missed !
Winnipeg cousins ,
Mel and Karyn

Karyn Lazareck
January 6, 2026
Our dear Aunt Aviva was a soul whose inner beauty shone so brightly that everyone who came near her felt its warmth. Like a rainbow, she carried every color within her — compassion, joy, wisdom, gentleness — and each person who met her discovered the shade that spoke directly to their heart.

We were all drawn to her, to the kindness in her eyes and the generosity of her spirit. Her presence wrapped us in comfort, and her love left an imprint that will stay with us always.

May her pure and radiant soul find peace in heaven, and may her memory continue to bless us, guiding us with the same light she shared so freely in life.

Dr. Rose Braun
January 7, 2026
ניחמים

ברוך בראון
January 7, 2026
I have such warm memories of Aviva!! Holidays together in your home, holidays together in our home. Her cooking (jeez that chocolate cake) her cooking and as stated in the service today that laugh! She made challah for every table at my bat mitzvah. Her and Barb were such generous funny and lovable besties! She was so beautiful inside and out! Sending you all so much love love and support. XXOO Dawn

Dawn Tovrgo
January 7, 2026
So sad.aviva was a great aunt.
She loved life and knew how to give advice
To everyone. I share your sorrow .
I am a daughter of yardena sister
Mira from tel aviv israel.

Mira Tsuberi
January 7, 2026
Aviva is a collage of treasured melodies in my life... culinary queen, style maven, glowing vitality, laughter, class, kindness, grace, love.
Her spirit lives within Paul, Dina, family, and friends. We say "Aviva" wrapped in her warm embrace.

Cousin Ruthe Lazareck
Minneapolis

Ruthe Lazareck
January 8, 2026