Morton 'Sonny' Rich

Morton “Sonny” Rich, age 98. Beloved husband of Sally Rich, nee Stifter, for nearly 70 years. Dear father of Mari Strissel, Laurie (Binyomin) Babendir, and Susie (Jon) Brooke. Proud grandfather of Tony Strissel, James (Gittel) Babendir, Dr. Dan (Kylen) Strissel, Scott (Peri) Babendir, Amy (Dr. Mickey) Hahn, Aliza (Joseph) Roth, Hannah Brooke (fiancée Cypress Winter), Dr. Michaela Brooke (fiancé Abe Frolichstein- Appel), and Shai Babendir. Great-grandfather of Bracha Bayla, Yoel, Noah, Levi, Eliana, Nava, Hollis, and Nesanel. Cherished brother of the late Rose (the late Joe) Meyer. Favorite uncle of many nieces and nephews. Honored veteran of WWII. Graveside service Tuesday, 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004. Memorials in his memory to The Smyle Initiative, 8620 Hamlin Ave, Skokie, Illinois 60076 www.smyleinitiative.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com