Funeral Details

Biruk Shai Silvers

April 27, 2007 - November 5, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Graveside

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

Rabbi Michael Schwab
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Shiva

Silvers Residence
1145 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Following the service until 8PM
Monday through Thursday 4PM-8PM
**Please park in the North Suburban Synagogue Beth El parking lot and walk around to the Shiva house**

Memorial Contributions

Jewish United Fund
30 South Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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OBITUARY

Biruk Shai Silvers age 17. Beloved son of Josh and Katy Silvers nee Vales. Loving brother of Carly (Alex) Polk, Jon, Jake, Joey and Yabi. Cherished grandson of Penny (the late Earl) Silvers, Eric Rothner and the late Gale Rothner. Proud uncle of Noah and Grayson Polk. Beloved nephew of Matt (Susie) Silvers, Adam (Lisa) Vales and Kimmi Rudolph. Graveside service Sunday 1PM at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish United Fund, 30 South Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60606, www.juf.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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Biruk was one of my few friends at fusion lake forest. I was going through a rough time and he was always there to cheer me up. At fusion, there was a ping pong table we would play at. He was so good at it that he let me beat him sometimes just because. My favorite memory with Biruk was when he opened my soda bottle with his teeth, since there wasn't a bottle opener. He was always doing things to help others and I miss him greatly. We could always just sit in silence, and still have a good time. I send my condolences out to his family.

Isabelle Thomson
November 7, 2024
Biruk loved to make people laugh and smile. His energy just brought people to life around him naturally, and he really glowed. He warmed every heart. Was a natural born leader and took pride in things he accomplished. Biruk would gladly hear about things going on in my personal life and loved to help riddle them out. He is missed dearly. I have so many memories in the short time I’ve known him. Deepest condolences to his family for their loss. I’m so so lucky to have known this amazing young man.

Kacey Madsen
November 10, 2024
So very happy I got to meet Biruk!! His contagious smile and his funny, amazing personality will definetly be missed!!! Much love and prayers as you guys navigate through these times!!!!!

Cheryl A Wong
November 10, 2024
Biruk was a wonderful person, January 2023 is when I first met Biruk@ Fusion Academy Lake Forest. We had many thought filled conversations, getting to know one another at a personal level. Soon enough we became friends, Very lucky to have known this amazing person. I send all my condolences to the Silvers family.

Gabriella Mendelson
November 10, 2024