Bertha Jans, nee Pritikin, age 83, beloved wife of the late Irving; loving mother of Edward (Ruth) Jans, Marcia (Dr. Phillip) Becker and Gayle (friend of Greg Ritter) Kaplan; cherished nana and booboo of Sheryl Jans, Heather Jans, Jamie (Bill) Vileikis, Dr. Steven (Lisa) Becker, Jennifer Becker, Leah Kaplan and Marc Kaplan; great-grandmother of Tyler Vileikis and Matthew Jans; daughter of the late Louis and the late Emily Pritikin; dear sister of Shirley (Abe) Becker and the late Rita (the late Boris) Gerber; fond aunt and great-aunt. She will be missed by her many friends and family. Her strenght in life will be remembered by all. Funeral Thursday, 11 a.m. at The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette (1 block north of Old Orchard). Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Palliative Care Center-Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central, Evanston, IL 60201. Info. 847-256-5700.
