Funeral Details

Norine Gerson

March 30, 1927 - September 27, 2023

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Graveside

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Clergy

Rabbi Yitzchak Falk

Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.229.8822
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Following the interment until 3PM.

Memorial Contributions

National Jewish Health
100 North LaSalle, Suite 1612
Chicago, Illinois 60602
www.nationaljewish.org




OBITUARY

Norine Gerson nee Kaplan, age 96.
Beloved wife of the late Leon Gerson. Dear mother of Eileen Rama Gassman, Michael (Meta) Gerson, Andrea Rafaella Gerson, and Sheri Mila (Danny Kadden) Gerson. Proud grandmother of Alli (Mike) Doubek, Brandon Gassman, Ian (Ahnika) Gerson, Trevor (Katie) Gerson, Ariel Gerson, Margalit Gerson, Sigal Kadden, and Amalia Kadden. Great grandmother of ten. Nurturing and loving presence to many more.

Along with her dear younger sister Ruth, she was born on Chicago's west side to loving parents Orin and Rose. Married in 1947, Norine raised four children while working as a public school clerk and teacher assistant. She was a caring, accepting and nurturing support for many, generously expanding her circle of "family" to include friends, neighbors and strangers in need. For Norine, there was always room for one more at the table, especially for young people with nowhere to go.

Among her favorite things were opera, good soup served piping hot, hosting vast dinners on Jewish holidays and carrying on the traditions of Judaism.

Graveside service Friday 10:30 AM at Westlawn Cemetery (Section - Memorial) 7801 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Jewish Health, 100 North LaSalle, Suite 1612, Chicago, IL 60602 www.nationaljewish.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.


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Thank you Nana Rine for all that you did for me growing up. I will always remember and be grateful for you welcoming me into your family. I love you.

Shawnna Greenwell
September 28, 2023
Prayers Rafaella and family, so sorry for your loss may the good memories help in your grieving.

Bonnie Holley
September 28, 2023
My Aunt Norine was a pillar of Family. She never waivered in her commitment to her family and friends, and to living her authentic life. She embraced life and she embraced the opportunities to be a positive force in the lives of everyone around her. Norine lived each day fully and was an active participant in her life and the lives of those she cared about. As an example of a life well lived, she set a high bar. Norine, we will always remember the many times you were there for us. I will carry your memory in my heart.

David Gerson
September 28, 2023
I only knew Norine for a few months. But I really appreciated her friendship and chats with me. She was always gracefully welcoming and positive. I loved her smile. I thank God for Norine.

Sylvia Quandt
September 28, 2023
I will always hold Norine dear to my heart. She was so open with her love and caring. She was honest straightforward, and forgiving. These last few years were particularly special to us as we would meet twice a year for lunch after we had moved away from Chicago. We love you Norine Gerson. Peace...

Joseph Sablan
September 28, 2023
Thank you Norine for all that you did in a life so well lived. I am forever grateful to you for taking my family in, allowing us to merge with your own, and playing the role of the matriarch to us, your own family, and so many others, oh so well. Thank you for being the grandmother to me that I otherwise never had. I would say that I will miss you, but you will always be near to me, guiding me with your own unique brand of love, humor, care, and understanding. It was an honor to play any small loving role in your life and a blessing to have you play such a meaningful role in mine. Peace, light, and love unto you and all who loved you.
In gratitude,

Tomer Yogev
September 28, 2023
You will always be with me.
My condolences to the family.

Doris Rabinovitz
September 29, 2023
Norine was one of my long standing volunteers at the JUF Uptown Cafe. She always came in with a smile on her face and kind words while serving meals to some of our community's must vulnerable people. זייל. May her memory be for a blessing.

Mindy Stillman
September 29, 2023
Norine welcomed me right away as part of her family when Jason took me to meet her. I cherish all the memories i have of her. We share our love for the opera. Love you Norine and thank you for always thinking of me.

Shawn Ying
September 29, 2023
I'll always remember you with a big laugh and caring about all of us.
You had long and meaningful life and you left behind worm and very good family.
Love you all.

Gili Peri
September 29, 2023
Sending warm thoughts. Norine always made me feel so welcome, even after many decades had passed. I will always hold fond memories of Noreen. From the apartment in East Rogers park, to Skokie. Always a welcoming home.

May her memory be for a blessing.

Love,

Beryl Elenbogen

beryl elenbogen
September 29, 2023
Norine was one of my favorite cousins--loving, thoughtful and delightful to talk to. We didn't get together often since I live in Florida but we did meet when I visited Chicago when possible. I will really miss her.

Donna Gaines
September 29, 2023
I was so sorry to hear that my dear friend Norene passed
away. My deepest sympathy to her wonderful family.
Norene was one of my dearest friends dating back to our college sorority. I am now the last one left.
She will be dearly missed.
So sorry I was unable to attend her service.

Toby Moses

Toby Moses
September 29, 2023
Norine was warm, accepting. and always exuded an air of gentle interest in whomever she was speaking to.
She loved her family, and all the many friends who became part of her family.
To Eileen, Michael, Sherry and Andrea ,may her memory always be a blessing and may you find comfort in your time of grief.

Ari Zamarripa

ariel zamarripa
September 30, 2023
Allow me to say that I have known Norine for many years (decades) and always found her to be the loving, decent & caring person that everyone describes, My sincere condolences to the entire family.

David Gassman
October 1, 2023
Deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother, Andrea, to you and your extended family. May her memory be a blessing. Sending love to you, now and always.

Jacqueline Wexler
October 4, 2023