Obituary

Verna Becker (nee Gefter) age 79, devoted daughter of the late Nathan and Rhea Gefter; beloved wife of Ira Becker, happily married for 57 years; loving mother of Sheila (Ron) Jacobson, Linda (Howie) Schnuer and Michael (Betty Chan) Becker; cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Benjamin, Zander, Merrick (Patrick), Spencer, Samantha, Julia, Julien and Allison; dear sister of Zina Greene; much loved sister-in-law of Joan (Harold) Bader; treasured aunt to many nieces and nephews; adored by cousins. Born in Chicago having grown up in Rogers Park, Verna attended Sullivan High and then graduated from Roosevelt University with a degree in Sociology. Never one to sit idle, her passion, selflessness and warmth shined brightly to everyone she touched – including her clients throughout her exceptional 30-year career as a travel agent and via voluntary charitable time spent being active in Hadassah, JUF and her synagogue’s Sisterhood. Verna was the central link to her immediate and extended family, as well as the social director – taking charge of family events, holidays, and of course family travel. As a mother, she accomplished the ultimate feat – to this day, each of her children truly believe they were her favorite! With a captivating winning smile, Verna made people comfortable to talk to her before any words were even uttered. She was a real people person and would often strike up conversations with strangers. The telephone was her entertainment facility as she talked to her friends and made daily calls to her mother and mother-in-law. Verna will be missed by all her loved ones. Due to the pandemic and out of concern for our extended family and friends, the private graveside service has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beth Hillel-B’nai Emunah, Hadassah Chicago-North Shore, Alzheimer’s Association or a Jewish charity of your choice. For information and condolences: 847-255-3520 or www.shalommemorial.org

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May 9th, 2020

All the wonderful trips Harv and I took were because of Verna. I remember the 4 of us going to Spain, the Spa Adventures she organized for her friends and clients. Fun times. Verna was fun.

I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how it is to lose someone you love.

Cheryl Lapin

~Cheryl Lapin
~friend, Boca Raton FL

May 3rd, 2020

Ira- So sorry to hear about Verna’s passing. Many times I recall the cruise we went on together. Verna was always fun and very funny. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
David

~David Schaff
~, Northbrook

May 1st, 2020

I’m sorry I didn’t get to know Verna better, but when I was with her she was so sweet and she had the greatest smile

~Kay Jacobson
~Family, Aventura, Florida

April 28th, 2020

Ira–a good friend, David Greenstein, just told me that Verna had passed away. As we were talking, a flood of wonderful memories came into view when we were neighbors in Skokie and then ‘almost-neighbors-down-the-street’ in Wilmette. I will always remember Verna as a lovely person who always had a smile on her face. Ditto those feelings about you. May her memory be a blessing to you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss. Dave

~Dave Baum
~friend, Skokie, IL

April 28th, 2020

Dear Michael:
I want to convey my deepest and heartfelt condolences on your mother’s passing. I hope you and your family find comfort with wonderful memories and recalling special times with your mom.

~JOAN R STERLING
~Work associate, FREEHOLD

April 27th, 2020

Dear Ira:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Verna. We had many happy moments with Verna at family club functions, outings, tropical vacations, and other special occasions. We will always remember Verna as a kind and thoughtful person. We know that you, too, must have an abundance of wonderful memories of Verna, and that you will draw from those memories to help you get through this period of mourning.

~Burt and Joan Grant
~cousin, Highland Park, Il.

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