Bernice Kessler, nee Levin, 101. Beloved wife of the late Irving Kessler and Phillip Goldberg; cherished mother of Bellene Goldberg Kaish and the late Gordon (late Caroline) Goldberg; treasured grandmother of Pamela (Steven) Sturt, Amie Goldberg, Jory (Andrew) Weissman, Laurel Kaish (John Mecham), and Phillip Kaish; proud great-grandmother of Evan (Giuliana) Sturt, Matthew Sturt, Maia, Jacob, and Liam Weissman; dear sister of the late Jacob (late Leah) Levin and the late Esther (late Lawrence) Pulick; loving aunt of Sandra Levin (Brian Rose), Marla (late Dr. Paul) Kleinman, and Ruth Levin (Jack Watters) and great-aunt of Molly Watters; devoted daughter of the late George and Sarah Levin; caring companion of the late Philip Krause. Bernice was active for over 60 years (and was past President) of the Goodman Tunick Pickard Auxiliary of JWVA. Funeral service Friday, Sept. 29, 12 Noon at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to JCFS Chicago (specify Residential Program), Attn Development Dept, 3145 W. Pratt, Chicago IL 60645, 773-467-3913, or the charity of your choice.
