Miriam Skirow, nee Hoffman, beloved wife of the late Nathan; dear sister of the late Edward (late Florence), Selvyn (Florence), Earl (late Barbara) and Dunya; proud aunt of Janet Hoffman Mendel (Dennis), Gene (Ayfer), Eric (Debbie), Debbie Gross-Thompson (Robert), Fred and Misha; proud stepmother of Sheila Alexander (Larry); stepgrandmother of Stephen (Marissa) and Richard (Tera); grandaunt of many grandnieces and nephews. Miriam was thrilled to become a great-grandmother and great-grandaunt. Services and interment Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, 11 a.m. at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 Ravenswood, Chicago. Donations to her favorite charity, The Mosaic Project, 155 Prospect Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110 appreciated. Info, The Piser Chapel, 773-561-4740 .
