Obituary

Marsha Bain, nee Finkelman, 87. Beloved wife for 40 years to the late Arnold; devoted mother of Steven Bain, Barry Bain, and Danny Bain (Terri Silva); dear sister of the late Bernice Finkelman and Robert (Anita) Fields; loving aunt of Andrea and Ted Fields; caring companion of the late Justin Himmel; will be missed by extended family and friends. Marsha was a dedicated elementary school teacher, most notably at Lewis Elementary in Chicago. She was an avid reader and greatly enjoyed Book Club. She will be sorely missed by all whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Chapel service Tuesday, August 19, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.

Service Information

Service : Tuesday, August 19th at 12:15 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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August 19th, 2025

I am so sad about Marsha’s passing.

She was a very nice lady. She will be missed.

May her memory to be a blessing!

~Marina Lancheros
~Friend. I live in the same building., Northbrook, Il

August 18th, 2025

I just heard about Marsha’s passing and am so sad. She was a lovely person who I met later in life. We had a fun group that met on occassion and we laughed the night away. You will always be remembered for the kind and caring person you were and thanks for the good times.

~Fayann Muchowicz
~Friend, Wheeling

August 15th, 2025

Mrs. Bain was always nice and inviting when I used to come over to see Dan at their home; she will be missed. Sending my condolences to Steve, Barry and Dan with good thoughts during this difficult time.

~Don Kahn
~Family Friend, Niles, IL.

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