Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
NameSidney DEGEN [889]
Birth15 Oct 1912, Zamość, Poland [2368]
Immigration30 Aug 1949, New York, NY [2369] Age: 36
Naturalization6 Oct 1954, Chicago, IL [2369] Age: 41
Death17 Aug 2002, Chicago, IL [9] Age: 89
Burial19 Aug 2002, 1700 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL [2370]
MemoShalom Memorial Park; Plot: 10 MIGDAL / 49E / 2
OccupationTailor in a Clothing Store (1950) [2371]
OccupationOwner, Tailor Shop (1954)
FlagsMITTMAN-1
FatherIssac DEGEN (1886-1928)
MotherChaja WAJNRIB (1886-1940)
Obituaries
From 18 Aug 2002, Page 4-7 - Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com: [2372]

DEGEN, SIDNEY

Sidney Degen, age 89, loving and devoted husband for 65 years of Rochelle, nee Strigler; beloved father of Clara, Harold (Shirley), Charlene, and Geri Degen (Richard Nosek); proud grandfather of Paul, Ellen, Tamar, and Gabrielle: dear brother-in-law of Ann (Harold) Brenner and Esther Strigler; and fond cousin of Mary; adored uncle and great-uncle of many. Chapel service Monday (call the chapel for time) at The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Boulevard (1 block north of Old Orchard). Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity — service info: 847-256-5700.

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Spouses
Birth12 Dec 1914, Zamość, Poland [778], [2373]
Immigration30 Aug 1949, New York, NY [188] Age: 34
MemoSS Bundy
Naturalization21 Dec 1954, Chicago, IL [778] Age: 40
Death6 Apr 2007, Chicago, IL [9], [7] Age: 92
Burial10 Apr 2007, 1700 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL [2374], [889]
MemoShalom Memorial Park; Plot: 10 MIGDAL / 49E / 1
OccupationKeeping House (1950) [2373]
FlagsMITTMAN-1, STUB-END
Obituaries
From Apr 09, 2007, page 1-12 - Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com: [889]

DEGEN, ROCHELLE

Rochelle Degen, age 92, beloved wife of the late Sidney; loving mother of Clara, Harold (Shirley), Charlene, and Geri (Richard Nosek) Degen; adored grandmother of Paul, Ellen, Tamar, and Gabrielle; dear sister of Ann (Harold) Brenner, sister-in-law of Esther Strigler; and cherished aunt of many. Service Tuesday, 1 p.m., at the Weinstein Funeral Homes North Shore Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette. Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. For info: 847-256-5700.

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Marriage8 Aug 1937, Zamość, Poland [188]
ChildrenClara (1941-2018)
 Harold I (1947-)
 Charlene (1948-)
 Geri Ann (1954-)
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