Funeral Details

Bernard "Bernie" Wilson

January 4, 1939 - March 11, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Memorial Service

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

Rabbi Rachel Weiss
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

Interment - Private

Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.229.8822
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Following the service from 3PM-5PM

Memorial Contributions

American Heart Association
PO Box 840692
Dallas, Texas 75284
www.heart.org
or
Breakthrough T1D
PO Box 5021
Hagerstown Maryland 21741
www.breakthrought1d.org
or
Environmental Organization of Your Choice




OBITUARY

Bernard “Bernie” Wilson, age 86.

Dear father of Marc (Leslie) Wilson and Jennifer (Aaron) Bonner. Proud grandfather of Jacob Wilson, Mahalia Bonner, and Quincy Bonner. Cherished brother of Reva Keller and the late Neil Wilson. Fond uncle of Amy Keller, Gayle Keller, and Jayne Keller. Memorial service Sunday, March 16th, 2025, 2:00 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284 www.heart.org, Breakthrough T1D PO Box 5021 Hagerstown MD 21741 www.breakthrought1d.org, or an environmental organization of your choice. 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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Dear Marc and Jenna...
Your dad figured prominently in our Indian Princess days and, of course, our epic trick-or-treating days. I remember him with a twinkle in his eye, always ready to be delighted or amused. I think Marc has that same look. I'm remembering growing up together fondly and sending you and your families so much love as you grieve...

Wendy Snell
March 12, 2025
Dear Bernie,

Though I didn’t really get to know you very much, but the few days and nights I spent with you made me realize how special you were to humanity. We know you are in a better place now.

Dear Marc: losing a parent is one of life’s greatest sorrow. Please stay strong and be courageous. My thoughts are with you and your family. Accept my heartfelt condolences..

Ola Omotosho
March 13, 2025
Hi Marc, I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be forever a blessing.

Robert Israelite
March 13, 2025
Dear Marc,

This is such a lovely photo of your Dad.

It is so hard to lose a beloved parent. We brace ourselves, but nothing prepares you for the time it happens.

I send you and the whole family thoughts of love and comfort.

Be gentle with yourself and let people be kind to you.

I send a big hug from MTL,

xx
Pam

Pamela Grimaud
March 14, 2025
I am so sorry for the death of Bernie. I knew him from hiking. I always enjoyed talking to him. He had interesting stories and I loved talking about the most unusual classes that he always took. He will be missed.

Lori Wheeles
March 14, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Bernie as a hiker in the Forest Trails hiking club. I always enjoyed talking with him.
I have missed in in the years since he stopped hiking. My thoughts and prayers are with the family now.

Lisa Ruhland
March 15, 2025
We lived next door to Bernie and his family for many years and shared a great many experiences as our children played together and grew up. In recent years, I occasionally “bumped into” Bernie as we both attended Olli.
I send my condolences to his family.

Joan Pikas
March 16, 2025
That was such a beautiful service.

I am so proud of everyone who spoke so beautifully. You have done such a fine job in letting us know Bernie so much better....and to have honored his so well.

The rabbi is wonderful and warm....just perfect in every way.

It was an honor to attend this service,

With love, Linda Dillman

Linda Dillman
March 16, 2025