Bernice R. Kessler Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bernice R. Kessler of Virginia, Illinois, who passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husbands, Irving Kessler and Phillip Goldberg; her son Gordon Goldberg (late Caroline); her siblings, Jacob Levin (late Leah) and Esther Pulick (late Lawrence); her parents, George Levin and Sarah Levin; and her close friend Philip Krause.

She is survived by: her child Bellene Goldberg Kaish; her grandchildren, Pamela Sturt (Steven), Amie Goldberg, Jory Weissman (Andrew), Laurel Kaish (John Mecham) and Phillip Kaish; her great grandchildren, Evan Sturt (Giuliana), Matthew Sturt, Maia, Jacob and Liam Weissman; her nieces, Sandra Levin (Brian Rose), Marla Kleinman (late Paul) and Ruth Levin (Jack Watters); and her great-niece Molly Watters.

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.