Of blessed memory--
ABBE, HENRY
Nov. 26. Age 90, Holocaust Survivor. husband of the late Mira (nee Smazanowicz). Father of Fred, Sally (the late Dennis) Baker and Carol (Jeff) Strange. Grandfather of Valerie (Colin Carr) Kahan, Natalie and Sam Baker, Susannah, Zachary, Abigail and Michal Strange. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 4255 W. Main, Skokie 60076.
ADELMAN, SYLVIA
(nee KREISBERG. Nov. 13. Age 95, in Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Chicago. Past President of Chicago Women’s B’nai Brith Bowling Assn. and Midwest District Bowling Tournaments. Wife of the late Morris Ablin and Ben. Mother of Elaine (David) Gerstel, Susan Dumo and the late Fern Siegel. Mother-in-law of Jerrold Siegel and Madalyn Stambaugh. Grandmother of Randy (Amy) Siegel; Elisa (Brian) Slobodow,; Marni Gerstel,;Russel (Melissa), Brian (Wendy) and Craig; Jason (Hannah) Dumo. Great-grandmother of Harrison Siegel, Josie and Eddie Slobodow, Isaac Gerstel and Remy. Sister of the late Ann Stewart, Abe and Isadore Ed Kriesberg. Sister in law of Marilyn Poticha and Bertha Krisberg. Aunt of many. Arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Jewish Women’s International, 2000 M St. NW, #720, Washington, DC 20036; Crohn’s/Colitis Foundation, 386 Park Ave. S., 17th Fl., New York, NY 10016-8804; or Multiple Sclerosis Society, 910 W. Van Buren, 4th Fl., Chgo 60607.
ALBRECHT, SIDNEY JOSEPH
Age 90. WWII veteran. Husband of Lucy R. (nee Felberbaum). Son of the late Samuel and Jennie. Father of Sharon (Larry) Kempler-Fretzin. Grandfather of Jay, Scott (Rachel) and Marc Kempler. Great-grandfather of Jack Kempler. Brother of the late William (Jeanette). Cared for by Chris Trelinski. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Jr. Cancer League C/O Shirley Grauer, 8840 Western Ave., Des Plaines 60016.
ALTER, JOANNE
(nee HAMMERMAN). Age 81. Former commisioner of the Water Reclamation District and Chicago civic leader. Wife of James M. Mother of Jennifer (Rob Warden), Jonathan (Emily Lazar), Jamie (Michael Lynton) and Dr. Harrision. Grandmother of 11. Sister of the late Enid Long. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Memorials to WITS (Working In The Schools), 27 E. Monroe #1400, Chgo 60603.
BEHN, MABEL
(nee MEYEROWITZ). Age 88. Wife of the late Robert M. Mother of Janis (Mitchel) Gold, Stewart (Susan and the late Marshall and Barry. Grandmother of Jami (Brett) Gampper, Reeban (Brad) Goldstein, Ellen, Lucy and Jordan. Great-grandmother of Emma, Hanna and Jack. Preceded by parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to American Heart Assn. of Greater Chicago, 208 S. LaSalle #1500, Chgo 60604.
BERGER, RUTHE
(nee KROGER). Age 84. Wife of the late Harry and companion of the late Philip Solars; mother of Sandra (Dr. Wayne) Lerner & Ellen (Michael) Greene; grandmother of Joey (Brad) Rosen, Dr. Cari Jacobson, Adam (Jill) and Becky Lerner, Jeremy Round, Alison (Eric) Feinberg and Adam (AnnMarie) Greene; great-grandmother of Samuel Grant Rosen. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Gilda's Club Chicago, 537 N. Wells, Chgo 60610.
BERLAND, CYNTHIA
(nee RICH). Age 73. wife for 52 years of Theodore "Ted"; mother of Leslie (Keith) Freedman, Elizabeth Brard and David (Bonnie); grandma of Rebecca, Alexandre, Seth, Joshua, Cayla, Amelie, Max and Emily; sister of Joyce Rich; niece of Edith Korshak: aunt and cousin of many. Proprietor of Delights of Cyn. She was always welcoming, loving and cooking for everyone who touched her life. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Emanuel Cong., 5959 N. Sheridan, Chgo 60660; or American Heart Assn., 3816 Paysphere, Chgo 60674.
BERMAN, PHILLIP MYER, M.D.
Age 68. Husband of Alissa (nee Mandel). Father of Jennifer (Patrick Hunnius) and the late Joseph. Grandfather of Alexandra Camille and Tea Josephine Hunnius. Brother of Esther (Robert) Banashek. Brother-in-law of Linda (Larry) Rosenthal. Uncle and friend of many. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Shalom. Memorials to American Heart Assn. National Center, 7272 Greenville, Dallas, TX 75231; or charity of choice.
BERMAN, WILLIAM A.
Age 82. Father of Bruce( Rebecca) and Philip( Ingrid); grandfather of Reuben and Nyssa; brother of the late Luaine Rosenberg and the late Myron; uncle to Gordon and Robert Schiff; cousin to Suzanne Weiskopf. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Memorial Park. Memorials to American Lung Assn.
BLITSTEIN, JOSEPH
Husband for 61 years to Frieda (nee Fudem). Father of Ira (Debbie), and Helene (David) Finke. Grandfather of Amy and Julie Finke. Brother of the late Sam (late Katie), Abe (late Pauline), Sophie (late Milton) Minevich, Bella (late Dave) Malina and Sarah (late Lou) Levy. Brother-in-law of Martin (Marianne) Fudem. Uncle, cousin and friend to many. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Waldheim. Memorials to Hadassah North Shore (Morton Grove Chapter) 1724 First St. ,Highland Park 60035 appreciated.
BLOCH, INGEBORG
Age 94. Companion for 13 years of the late Herbert Sittenfeld. Wife of the late H. George Bloch and Harry Burgman. Mother of Suzanne (Jack) Hoffman. Omi of Sharyn (Steven) Friedman. G.G. of Rachel and Matthew. Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Rosehill.
Memorials to U.S. Holocaust Museum, PO Box 1852, Highland Park 60035.
BRENNER, ROSE N.
(nee SIMON). Age 96. Wife of the late Ben; mother of Jenard (Ronna) and Sandra (Ozzie) Heirmann; grandmother of Darren (Beth), William (Mary) Hoffman, Susan (Bill) Land, Mark (Beata) Hiermann, Teresa (Glen) Hall; great-grandmother of 8; sister of the late Herman and Sam Simon. Private arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Memorials to Loving Hands Hospice Inc., 6535 N. Olmsted #150, Chgo 60631; or Tourette Syndrome Assn. 800 Roosevelt, Bldg A #10, Glen Ellyn 60137.
BROWN, BEN
Oct. 28. Age 104. Husband of the late Rose (nee Brown). Father of Leigh (Sheila) and Ken (Joni). Grandfather of Kassidy (Howard) Lindholm, Cari (Adam) Wolff, Kira Brown, Ilana (Michael) Sherman, Aaron (Mindy) Brown, Stacey Miller and Carol Nylund. Great-grandfather of Zevyn, Joshua, Naomi, Tanner, Hannah and Gwyneth. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Shalom.
CHAFETZ, MILDRED
(nee DICK). Mother of Barry (Fran). Grandmother of Ron (Deborah) Baade, Rochelle Chafetz Charles, and Robyn Chafetz (Carl) Bican. Great-grandmother of Carly, Cole, Caden, Amber, Audrey, Eric, Joshua and Morgan. Sister of Esther (the late Ben) Gerstein. Aunt of Avery Gerstein, Eileen (Steve) Van, Sandra (Dr. Kerry) Teplinsky. Private arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals.
COHEN, MORREY B.
Nov. 13. Husband of Ruth (nee Eichenbaum); brother of Harry Coen and the late Fannie Marcus. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Rosehill. Memorials to American Heart Assn.
COPELAND, BURNS W.
Age 92. Husband of the late Ann; father of Rochelle (Burt) Harris, Neal (Susan), and Marlene (Luc) Dodinval; grandfather of Ian (Phyllis) and Leigh (Susan) Harris, Stephan, and Claire and Daniel Dodinval; great-grandfather of Thomas, David, Christina, Nick, Jessica, Jacqueline, Roxanna and Amelia; brother of the late Jacqueline Rothman; uncle of Ilene; friend of many. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to the JUF, 30 S. Wells, 3rd Fl., Chgo 60606.
CULVER, RAE ROSE
(nee SOLOMON). Nov. 17. Age 95. Wife of the late Sydney K. Culver. Mother of Meryl Lyn (Charles) Moss. Grandmother of Marc (Leslie) Cohodes, Nancy (Ken) Schapiro; Richard, Robert (Nancy) and Randall (Elaine) Moss. Great-grandmother of Max and Emily Cohodes, Jake and Mady Schapiro, Claire, Rachael and Phillip Aelion-Moss, Zoe, Sara, Jonny and Charlie Moss. An inspiration and role model of what we all strive to be. Private arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Memorials to Chicago Sinai Cong., for the benefit of the Schiller School, 15 W. Delaware, Chgo 60610; or the Sydney K. Culver Stem Cell Research Fund, c/o Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Department of Neurology, 20th Fl.or, 675 N. St. Claire, Chgo 60611 attn: Dr. Jack Kessler.
DANIEL, NORMA
(nee DENENBERG). Oct. 11. Age 91. Wife of the late Hyman “Whitey.” Mother of Marcy (Dr. Michael) Feinberg. Grandmother of Aron (Sue) Feinberg. Great-grandmother of Max, Noah and Eli Feinberg. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Memorials to charity of choice.
DURRA, ANN M.
(nee STEVENS). Age 80. Wife of Jack A. Sister of Nancy (the late Robert) Presley. Aunt of many. Private arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 820 Davis, Evanston 60201.
FEINBERG, GERTRUDE
(nee PLATT). Age 89. Wife of the late Robert; mother of Steven (Judy) and Rabbi Charles (Krayna); grandmother of Bradley (Dr. Eve), Dr Samuel (Michelle), Sarah, Hannah and Avi; great-grandmother of Mia, Gabriel and Cydney; sister, aunt and friend of many.
Chapel service 12:15 PM Thursday at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwest Palliative Hospice & CareCenter, 2050 Claire Ct, Glenview, IL 60025 or Bnai Tikvah Congregation, 1558 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015.
FELD, DR. JULIUS
Husband of the late Eleanor. Father of Dr. Jim (Betsy), and Deborah Feld (Rubem) Fabisiewicz. Grandfather of Alex, Emily; and Raphael Fabisiewicz. Brother of Beatrice Howard, the late Dr. David, and the late Annetta Lipton. Arrangements and interment in Detroit by Ira Kaufman Chapel, Detroit.
FELDSTEIN, JANICE
(nee JOSEPHSON). Age 82. Wife of Charles. Mother of James (Ann), Frances (Mel) Culler, and Thomas (Julie). Grandmother of Diana, Molly and Peter. Sister of Joseph (Virgina) Josephson. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Private arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Memorials to Access Living, 115 W. Chicago Ave., Chgo 60610; Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan, Chgo 60603; Myelin Repair Foundation, 18809 Cox Ave. #190, Saratoga, CA 95070.
FELDMAN, LOUIS
Age 93. Husband of the late Jean Pike (nee Turkin) and Anne J. (nee Bland). Father of William (Mickie); Sheldon(Sharon) and Jeffrey (Marilyn) Pike; Judy (Stuart) Reiner; the late Allen M. (Barbara) and Sandra (Gary Gobetz and the late Joseph DuBuske). Grandfather of 10. Great-grandfather of Yitzy and Yonah Pike. Brother of Dr. David and the late Sophie, Maurice, Mary, Etta, Bessie, Evelyn, Sar, and Frances. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Menorah Gardens. Memorials to Council for Jewish Elderly, 3003 W. Touhy, Chgo 60645.
FENBERG, ALAN J.
Age 60. Brother of Susann (Peter) Hoffman. Nephew of Loraine (Seymour) Patinkin. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Keshet, 617 Landwehr, Northbrook 60062.
FIDLER, SIDNEY
Age 86. Husband of the late Muriel "Mickey"; father of Susan (Nick) Iliadis; grandfather of Michelle and Jamie Iliadis. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom.
FRANK, VIVIAN
(nee LEVY). Wife of the late Nick. Mother of Howard (Gail) and the late Steven. Grandmother of Nolan (Missy), Brian (Dawn), and Cheryl (Gary) Myers. Great-grandmother of 6. Sister of Ruth (the late Sol) Rosenblum and the late Maurice, Celia, Eli Levy and Shirlee Miller. Sister-in-law of Ethel (the late Irving). Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to HIAS.
GAGERMAN, GEORGE GINNY
Age 85. Husband of the late Beatrice nee Greenberg. Father of Gary (Lynn), Rhonda (Arnie) Kapp, and Pam. Grandfather of Matthew (Abby), Brad (Paula), David (Acasia), Alyse (Richie), Becky, Ellie, Scott (Sunshine). Zadie of Brady, Paige, Brielle, Corinne, Eliana, Halie, Seth, and Jordan. Brother of Latzie (the late Sonny) Ander. Brother-in-law of Samuel (the late Mamie) and Jerry (Rayna) Greenberg. Uncle of many. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Council for Jewish Elderly, 3003 W. Touhy, Chgo 60645.
GASSER, HENRY
Former husband of Marla Levitt and the late Yvonne, nee Reilly; father of Michael and Matthew; fond brother of Morrie (Kate) and Joseph S. (Sheryl) Powell; friend of David Yosell. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment. Memorials to charity of choice.
GIBBONS, BONNIE B.
Age 85. Wife for over 45 years to Dr. Sidney W. Mother of Dennis (Marilyn), John (Peggy) and Jerry Massard; Linda (Rory) Smith, Barbara Mann, Dr. Robert (Carol), Donna (Victor) Stiebel, and the late Bonnie Gail Massard. Grandmother and great-grandmother. Sister-in-law of Anne (the late Dr. Arthur) Rubin. Aunt, stepsister and cousin of many. Arrangements by Westlawn Jewish Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Council for Jewish Elderly, 3003 W. Touhy, Chgo 60645.
GNIADEK, JORI
(nee WEISENBERG). Age 39. Mother of Bryce and Sean; daughter of Lee and Linda (nee Kunik) Weisenberg; sister of Scott (Sara) Weisenberg; grandaughter of the late Phil, Minnie and Eve Kunik, Hy and Goldie Weisenberg; niece of the late Sandra (Harry) Gordon and of Sam (Beverly) Weisenberg; cousin of Kim and the late Pam, and of Mindy, Neal and Danny; aunt of Sidney, Alexia, Ryan, Ashley, Brandon, Rachel and Jenna; friend to many. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to charity of choice.
GOLDBERG, JERROLD M.
Son of the late Julius and Sylvia. Brother of Stephen. Uncle of Jillian. Private arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes.
GOLDBERG, MURIEL
(nee EISENBERG). Age 86. Wife of the late Robert M. Mother of David, Ronni and Larry, and Irene Bowen. Grandmother of Scott and Jill, Frannie and Goldwin, Justin Lev and Cara Bowen-Goldberg. Great-grandmother of Stephanie and Lindsey. Sister of Berenice (the late Joseph) Mittelman. Aunt and cousin of many. Arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington #400, Chgo 60661 (www.leukemia-lymphoma.org).
GOLDMAN, SOL
Age 89. World War II veteran, 3 years mostly in the jungles of New Guinea; Federal Postal worker for 31 years. Son of the late Ida and Abraham; brother of Harry (Jane) and Gordon; uncle of Vivian (Nathan) Bloch, Sue Ellen (Ken) Weiss, and the late Gale (Jerry) Collins; great-uncle of many. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Jewish Waldheim. Memorials to charity of choice.
HERSH, ELLIOTT O.
Age 81. Husband of Shirley, nee Beller for 56 years. Father of Bruce (Grace), and Marcia (Richard) Faber. Zayde to Kyle, Tyler and Katarina; Gabriella, Hannah and Rebecca Faber. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Moriah Cong., 200 Taub, Deerfield 60015; The Leukemia Society or Rainbow Hospice.
HILL, BERT J.
Age 92. Husband of the late Perle N. (nee Neiburger). Father of Tammy (Michael) Breitman and Dr. Mark Nolan (Lori) Hill. Grandfather of Lauren (Ben) Tanen, Alison (Jonny) Basofin, Adam, Kelsey and Linden. Great-grandfather of Gabriel Harris Tanen. Brother of Dr. Eugene Z. (Evie). Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Arlington Heights. Memorials to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 Ridge, Chgo 60660.
HILLMAN, ANITA S.
Wife of late James J. for almost 61 years. Mother of Barbara, Peggy and Carol. Mother-in-law of Herbert Kirst. Sister and brother-in-law of Rosalyn and Alvin Pollock. Aunt, great-aunt and longtime family friend of many. Anita was a life-long progressive, who freely volunteered her time as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, member of National Council of Jewish Women, volunteer worker in the Cook County Juvenile Court offices, and political campaign volunteer. Private arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Memorials to any Alzheimer’s Disease related organization.
HORK, BILLY
President and founder of Billy Hork Galleries in Chicago for 36 years; husband for 26 years of Monica nee Knight; father and mentor of Nicholas and Jonathan; son of the late Julian and Mae; brother of Donald (Jan); son-in-law of Margaret and Laurence Knight; brother-in-law of Joan (Grant) Moon; cousin, uncle and friend to many. Billy will always be remembered for his sense of humor, bigger than life personality, great energy and most of all his integrity. Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. Memorials to the Society for the Arts in Healthcare, 2437 15th St. NW, Washington D.C. 20009 www.thersah.org.
JACOBS, FAYE
(nee LAVANDER). Age 84. Wife of the late Ben. Mother of Janice Warsaw, Sharon (Michael) Radlove, Mark (Susan) and Greg (Donna). Grandmother of Matthew (Amy) Savage and Hannah. Great-grandmother of Scout and Colten. Sister of the late Henry and Jack Lavander. Arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Jewish War Veterans, PO Box 5356, Skokie 60077.
KAPLAN, SAM
Husband of Mary for 60 years; father of Renee Hampton and Jeffrey (Sharon); grandpa of Shawn (Shana) Hampton, Shannon (Phil) Sandler and Noah; brother of Fran Bittenfield, the late Sylvia Shore and the late Mort and late Julius; uncle and friend to all. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to American Lung Assn., 1440 W. Washington. Chgo 60607-9949; or Heartland Hospice 220 Smith #420, Palatine 60067.
KATZ, SIDNEY
Age 81, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Chicago. Husband of the late Florence “Flossie” nee Erlich; father of Loren Hope and Phillip Ross (Caryl); Papa Sid of Jamie; son of the late Joe and Eva. Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., 430 N. Michigan #603, Chgo 60611.
KLAIRMONT, ELAINE MAY
Age 83, of Highland Park and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Wife of 57 years to Larry. Mother of Alison, Lisa (Harold Kleiderman), Alfred (Yelena), Dorie Ann (Michael Gleber), and Robert (Julieann). Grandmother of 12. Sister of Dee Graff. Sister-in-law of the late Lawrence Graff. Valedictorian of the first graduating class of South Shore High School, attended University of Chicago, and leaves a legacy of love, friendship and social activism. Her encyclopedic mind, advice and support will be missed by many family and friends. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals.
KLEIN, ELSIE
(nee COHEN). Oct. 2. Age 92. Wife of the late Jack for 59 years. Mother of Raymond (Harriet) and Lonnie (Loanne). Grandmother of Jeffrey (Susan), Stefanie (Andrew0 Bressman, Harris (Carolyn), and Melissa (Bill) Polovin. Great-grandmother of Andrew, Amanda, Perri, Jack, Jacob, Abbie, Matthew and Katey. Officer of Women’s American ORT and PTA, active in community affairs. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saddle Brook, NJ.
KLEINMAN, BERNARD
Nov. 18. Age 82. Husband of Annette, nee Risberg; father of Debby (Dick) McNeil, Larry (Leslie Frane), Miriam (Ben) Spilman, Rick (Beverly), and Beverly (Ken) Beck; grandfather of 13. Preceded in death by his mother, Flora Kleinman, nee Krieger, and his granddaughter, Rachel McNeil. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Memorial Park. Memorials to Chicago Botanic Garden, Attn: Patty Shanahan, 1000 Lake Cook, Glencoe 60022.
KOPELSON, MARION
(nee GEROWITZ). Mother of Howard and Linda; grandmother of Kari, Aaron and Kyleen; great-grandmother of 3; sister of the late Nathan Gerowitz. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
KOPLOW, DOROTHY
Nov. 24. Age 89. Wife of the late Martin; mother of Lianne (Rollin) Bannow and Michael (Barbara L. Gilbert); grandmother of Mia (Jason) Matusow and Robert Gilbert-Koplow; great grandmother of Nathan and Henry Matusow; sister of Lawrence (Naomi) Berson; aunt of Katherine (Daniel) Kaberon and Ruth Berson (Richard Keeling). Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Memorials to Alzheimer's Disease Assn., 225 N. Michigan, 17th Fl., Chgo 60611.
KRAMER, BRUCE BENNETT
Oct. 20. Age 59. Husband of Jeanne Marie McTeague. Brother of Steven (Miriam). Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Waldheim. Memorials to Children’s Research Foundation, PO Box 205, Clarendon Hills 60514.
KUPERMAN, GILBERT C.
Husband of Joyce. Father of Mark (Anne), Hayley (Dale) Steen, Elisa (Mario) Pantaleo and Matthew (Julia). Grandfather of 8. Brother of Muriel (the late Jerry) Litwin and Seymour (Virginia), Judy Derock and Michael Woodworth. Half-brother of 6. Uncle and cousin of many. Son of the late Rose Stencil (nee Sussman) and the late Morris. Stepson of Catherine Rizzuto. Caring friend to all who knew him. Arrangements by Westlawn Jewish Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 820 Davis #400, Evanston 60201.
LARNER, BLANCHE
(nee HODES). Age 91. Wife of the late Sam. Mother of the late Shari Diane Hoffer and Noel Jay. Mother-in-law of Dr. Robin (Fran) Hoffer. Sister of Tanya and Ida Hodes, Rose (Sam) Parker, Leslie (the late Al) Rosen, the late Sam (late Bernice) and late Hyman (Jean) Hodes. Aunt and great-aunt of many. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Jewish Waldheim. Memorials to Muscular Dystrophy Assn., 3300 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718-3208.
LEIB, MARSHALL DANIEL
Nov. 21, 2008 in Portland, Ore. Age of 82, formerly of Chic go and Lincolnwood. Using his Naval Academy GI bill, he studied architecture under Mies van der Rohe at IIT and became a prominent architect of many residences and buildings in Chicago and North Suburbs. Husband for over 40 years of the late Lila, he is survived by his sister Annette Pierce, daughter Beth, sons Gary, (Judy Glantzman-Leib), Joel (Laura Bilyeu) and Alan, and grandchildren Lila Glantzman-Leib, Ruby and Isaac. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Entombment Shalom.
LEON, HERMAN JOSEPH
Oct. 18. Age 93. Husband of the late Miriam. Father of Paul and Jerry (Jeanie). Grandfather of Corey and Jerrica. Great-grandfather of Philip and Julian. Brother of Reuben (Harriet) and the late Leonard. Brother-in-law of Goldie. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Waldheim.
LEVIN, JOEL
Nov. 27. Age 60. Son of the late Irving and Flora; father of Jascha; former husband of Roslyn; brother of Dr. Neil and Robert (Laurie); uncle of Daniel and Rachel Levin. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Memorials to Violoncello Society of New York, P.O Box 231588, New York, NY 10023, 212-586-5052,;or to Jascha Heifetz Society, 866-4-JASCHA.
LEVY, BERNARD M.
Age 79, suddenly. Husband of Ruby nee Groper. Father of Alan (Menucha) and Jonathan. Grandfather of Jacob and Gaia. Brother of Edward (Elaine), and Marilyn (Elliot) Ravech. Uncle to Andy (Wendy) and Brenton (Marcy) Ravech. Private arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Memorials to Chicago Floor Covering Assn. Scholarship Fund, 799 Roosevelt #4-010, Glen Ellyn 60137.
LEVY, SOPHIE L.
(nee LIPPERT). Age 99. Wife of the late Milton D.; mother of Carol (Ronald) Benach and Richard (Ilyse); Grannie of Jeffrey (Denise) Benach, Laurie (Haynes) Stevens, Joshua (Molly) and Rachel, and Stacey (Bryan) Hara; great-grandmother of Jaimee, Jessica, Brett, Jordan, Russell, Jake, Lane, Jonah and Rose. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Rosehill. Memorials to Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chgo.
LEWIS, DAVID “DAN”
Husband for 61 years of the late Bella (nee Stein). Father of Sandi (Warren) Seigel, Jordan, and Diane McMahon. Grandfather of Matt, Scott, Zach, Michael and Josh. Private arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Memorials to Parkinson Foundation, 833 Washington, Chgo 60607.
MANN, SIDNEY
Age 98. Husband of the late Florence “fa*gie.” Father of Jody (Bob) Hill and Paul. Grandfather of Jordan and Sydney, and Katie Winborn. Brother of Melvin (Estelle) and Alvin. Brother in law of Eileen (the late Sidney) Cohn. Uncle of Sam, Leo, Ben and Nancy (David) Rosen; David (Penni) Rubin;
Lewis Cohn; Susie (Greg) Smith, Andrea Lowenstein and Leslie. Private arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Memorials to American Heart Assn., 3816 Paysphere, Chgo 60674.
MARKOWITZ, JANE
(nee LEVIN). Age 86. Wife of the late Irving; mother of Idie (Herbert) Parmet, Sherry Steres and Randy (Hadrian); grandma of Lori (Dr. Mitch) Gold, Staci and Dr. David (Mindy) Parmet, Scott (Valerie) and Jeffrey (Kimberly) Steres, Melissa, Matthew and Allison; great-grandmother of Kyle, Ryan and Abby Gold, Maya and Justin Parmet, and Gabrielle Steres; sister of the late Joseph (Delores) Levin. Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. Interment Rosemont Park. Memorials to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 2200 E. Devon #351, DesPlaines 60018; or La Rabida Children’s Hospital, East 65th St. at Lake Michigan, Chgo 60649.
MAY, EDITH
(nee SOBOROFF). Age 85. Wife of the late Irwin. Mother of Steven (Marcia) and Deborah. Grandmother of Hannah and Michael. Sister of Judith (the late Julius) Miner and the late William and Paul Soboroff. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Interment Memorial Park. Memorials to Cong. Rodfei Zedek, 5200 S. Hyde Park, Chgo 60615.
MEISEL, NORMAN G.
Nov. 18. Age 92. Husband of Frieda (nee Bioff). Father of Lisa (Richard Fitts), and the late Patricia Meisel Moeckler. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Cong. B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 901 Milwaukee, Glenview 60025; or North Shore University Health System Hospice, 4901 Searle Pkwy #160, Skokie 60077.
MOLOTSKY, DR. HYMAN M.
Oct. 20. Age 88. Husband of Leona, nee Peltzman; son of the late Abraham and Bertha; father of Alan (Alison), Carla (Neil) Banoff and Judith (Phillip) Samuels; grandfather of Dina (Asher) Feuchtwanger, Aviva and Talia, Lisa, Jenna and Rachel Banoff and Avi Samuels; great-grandfather of Yonatan and Chana Feuchtwanger; brother of Yudasha (the late Harvey) Freedman and the late Alexander and Evelyn; uncle and friend of many. Longtime research chemist, receiving many patents for his work. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Memorials to Ezras Israel Jewish Education Fund, 7001 N. California, Chgo 60645.
MORRISON, ARTHUR H.
Age 82, of Delray Beach, FL and Highland Park. Husband for 61 years of Elaine (nee Weiss). Father of Margie (Mark Zivin), Peggy (Bernie Kirsner), and Deborah (Gary DeFilippo). Grandfather of Jake and Sam Zivin, and Dave and Dan DeFilippo. Step-grandfather of Melinda (Jon Sherman) and Holly (Jim Strablizky). Step-great-grandfather of Benton and Harrison Sherman. Brother-in-law of Mary Jane Morrison (the late Leonard), and Irwin and Rachel Weiss. Founding partner, with his father, Myer, of Chicago accounting firm Morrison & Morrison Ltd. Past President of the Illinois CPA Society, former executive board member of the Ravinia Festival, and former executive board member of the Arthritis Foundation of Chicago. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to UC Regents Fragile X Research Program, UC Davis Mind Institute, 2825 50th St., Sacramento, CA 95817, 916-703-0238.
MOSES, MAE S.
Age 91. Wife of the late Edward; mother of Michele (Howard) Shapiro; Grandma of Melissa Shapiro and Heather (Nikolas) Lapin; sister of Emanuel (Miriam) Siegel; aunt of Russell (the late Harriet) Morris. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Ct, Glenview 60025.
MOSES, WERNER W.
Age 79. Husband for 54 years of Jean (nee Leibach); father of Helene and Dr. Scott (Dr. Rebecca Schorsch); Zayde of Ada, Nathaniel and Livia; brother of Curt (Henria) and brother-in-law of Sylvia Leibach; uncle of Steven (Ronna) and Stuart (Robin) Leibach, Judy (Lee) Nidetz, Sandra (Gary) Baron, Herb (Alvero); great-uncle of many. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Moriah Cong., 200 Taub, Deerfield, Chicago Jewish Day School, Solomon Schechter Day Schools, Chicagoland Jewish High School and Camp Ramah.
NATHENSON, WILLIAM ALLEN
Age 96. Husband of the late Blumye, nee Frostig; brother of the late Rose (late Leo) Schwartz and late Beatrice (late Isadore) Kosowsky; uncle of Lawrence (Karen) and Mark (Carolyn) Kosowsky; friend of many. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home.Memorials to the Torah Day School of Dallas, 6921 Frankford, Dallas, TX 75252.
NEMEROVSKI, SHELDON A., M.D.
Age 80. Husband of Harriett Fischer and the late Miriam (nee Bahcall). Father of Dr. Mark( Dr. Laura) Nathan and Dr. Randall( Cathy). Grandfather of Justin and Michael. Brother of Joy(the late Donald) Kaplan. Uncle to many. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Westlawn.
OLIFF, ADELLE
(nee ROSSIN). Age 85. Wife of Hershel. Mother of James (Margo), and Marlene (Julian) Sowa. Grandmother of Lauren (Mike) Zuccaro; Lisa, Staci and Joshua Sowa; Janette and Lee Charles. Great-grandmother of Madden Enzo Zuccaro. Sister of the late Beverly & Gordon May. Aunt and friend of many. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Rosemont. Memorials to charity of choice.
PARKS, LIBBY
Oct. 2. Age 59. Daughter of Harry and Dorothy Shore. Wife for 35 years of Richard. Mother of Abra Stein. Sister of Toby Yudovich. Business manager for 10 years at AT&T. Member of Beth Tikvah Cong. and its sisterhood, formerly active in temple’s gift shop. Member of American Assn. of University Women and of local book clubs. Skilled in calligraphy, needlework and other handicrafts. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Beth Tikvah Cong., 300 Hillcrest, Schaumburg 60169 (help support kids going to summer camp); or American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
PEARLSTEIN, GENE
(nee STRAUSS). Age 93; wife of the late Ben; mother of Mark (Lynn) and Elinor; "Gigi" of Scott and Jamee; daughter of the late Sophie and Henry Strauss; sister of the late Samuel Strauss, Sylvia Press, and Esther Tuckman. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Roycemore School, 640 Lincoln, Evanston 60201; or charity of choice.
PECK, HERBERT I.
Age 71. Husband of Davyda "Dee" (nee Mackin). Father of Lisa (Ira Rosen) Peck-Rosen, M.D., and Steven (Sylvia Berman-Peck). Grandfather "Poppy" of Howard, Neil and Adam Rosen, Nathan and Ryan. Brother of Seymour “Sy” (Mary Kay Greco). Son of the late Louis and Rose (nee Fraiman). Legal counsel for Anixter Inc. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Shalom. Memorials to The Hillels of Illinois, 30 S. Wells St. #216-600, Chgo 60606; or Autism Society of America, 2200 S. Main #205, Lombard 60148.
PROJANSKY, LEONARD D.
Age 79. Brother of Stuart, Lois (Daniel) Kravetz, Sidney (Charlotte), and Deborah Granoff. Son of the late Irving and Ada (nee Levin). Survived by his stepmother Ethel Weiner and her son David (Bo) Weiner. Uncle of many. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Jewish Waldheim. Memorials to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter.
RACHEVSKY, INNESA GLEZER
Age 47. Wife of Sergey. Mother of Tony and Esther. Daughter of Gregory and Tamara Glezer. Sister of Lilya (Randy) Glezer-Goldfein. Aunt of Ashley, Kailee and Maxx. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Interment Memorial Park. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
RATSKY, LINDA R.
Age 71. Sister of Sally (Cy) Jablo; aunt of Brian (Anelyn) and Anne Jablo; great-aunt of Leah and Daniel Jablo; daughter of the late Louis and Pauline Ratsky; cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home..Interment Shalom. Memorials to Northwest Suburban Jewish Cong., 7800 Lyons, Morton Grove 60053.
RAUSCHER, ELAINE
(nee KRAUS). Nov. 22. Age 85. Wife of the late Walter. Mother of Eric (Susan) and the late Russell (Nyda). Grandmother of Wendi (Michael) Weinstein, Scott (Magda) and Ned. Great-grandmother of Ryan and Maya Weinstein. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Oakridge. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 820 Davis #400, Evanston 60201.
RIPKIN, MARY
(nee FRADIN). Age 89. Wife of the late Jules; mother of Carol (Larry) Komen and Barry; grandmother of Jennifer (Eric) Fine and Danielle Komen (Scott Hammerman, fiancé); sister of the late Harry, Isadore and Beatrice; aunt and friend of many. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to charity of choice.
ROHNER, SYLVIA
(nee LORNE). Age 86, of El Paso, Texas, formerly of Chicago. Wife of the late Richard. Sister of Fay (the late Sam) Rogak and the late Florence (late William) McNulty, Joshia “Joe” (the late Dorothy) and Philip (Charlotte) Lorne. Aunt and cousin of many. Arrangements by Westlawn Jewish Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to charity of choice.
ROSEN, BARRY JAY
Age 61. Son of Herb and the late Shirley, nee Fishman; brother of Gail and Diane (Lawrence) Edwards; uncle of Spencer, Caitlyn and Keenan Edwards; cousin of Arthur Fein. Barry was a brilliant mathematician and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for excellence in developing computer programs. Private arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Memorials to the Friedman Place, 5527 N. Maplewood, Chgo 60625.
RUBIN, BEVERLY
(nee IVENER). Wife of Harry. Mother of Jerry (Cindy), Lorry (Leonie), and Sherry Selavy. Grandmother of Jared, Leigh, Marcie (Adam Schaffner), Craig and Lindsay. Sister of the late Leo (late Ada), Archie (late Lil), and Sidney (late Betty) Ivener. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Northwestern Memorial Hospital Ovarian Cancer Program c/o Dr. John Lurain, 333 E. Superior #420, Chgo 60611.
RUBINSTEIN, DR. HERBERT M.
Husband of the late Edith Elvira (nee Harris). Father of Jane (Kenneth Stickney), Emma (Marlin Roush) and Clara (Ronald Friedman). Grandfather of Rebecca, Max, and Theo Friedman. Brother of the late Joseph and Meyer. Uncle of Raphael (Elena Berriolo), John, and Kathryn (Richard Hampson) Harris. Great-uncle of Rosa and Sylvia, and Joshua T. Hampson. Godfather of Joshua W. Stein. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Glen Oaks. Memorials to Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory, Dr. Herbert M. Rubinstein Memorial Fund, PO Box 126 Oak Park 60303.
RUDER, PHYLLIS
(nee SINGER). Age 93. Wife of the late Melvin, mother of Annette (Marty) Abramson, Burton (Linda), Dr. Robert (the late Lois), and Lawrence(Diane). Grandmother of Mindy (Michael) Garlin, Alan(Rhonda) Abramson, Michele (David) Bernstein, Joanna (Scott) Slavick, John, Dana, Michael, Alexis, Erin, Justin and Jessica. Great-grandmother of Bradley, Marisa, Niclole, Halle, Elena, Daniel, Lucas, and Spencer. Sister of Shirley (Jerry) Braun, Ethel Richmond, the late Mildred (George) Spero, Ira (Goldye) and Olive Singer, and Sylvia (Morrie) Bloom. Sister-in-law of the late Pearl (Sidney) Rosenberg, Bertha (Milton) Laff, Muriel (Paul) Paradise. Aunt and friend to many. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Memorials to Phyllis Ruder B'nai Torah Memorial Fund, 2789 Oak, Highland Park 60035.
RUTKOFF, HARRIET LEE
(nee RUSKIN). Age 83. Wife of the late Roy. Mother of Gail (Ronald) Baum and Alan (Mally). Grandmother of Scott Schiff (Amy Leff), Jill (Daniel) Katz, Aaron, Jordana and Robert. Great-grandmother of Ari and Liza Katz. Sister of Howard (Raina) Ruskin. Sister-in-law of Miriam Korckey. Arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Council for Jewish Elderly, 3003 W. Touhy, Chgo 60645.
RUTZJTM ALDORA
Age 91. Wife of the late Harry N. Mother of Lynne, Merilyn; and Jean (Mitchell) Lieberman. Grandmother of Jordan and Lauren. Sister of the late George (late Bernice) and Philip Zuber. Daughter of the late Lena and Louis Zuber. Also survived by loving relatives and friends. Arrangements by Westlawn Jewish Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Hadassah, 4711 Golf #600, Skokie 60076.
SALPETER, ROBERT WILLIAM
Age 83. Husband for 57 ears to Frances (nee Arvey). Father of Terry, Susan, Sally (Steven) Smith. Grandfather of Allison and Jordan Smith. Brother of Maxine (the late Sam) Levey and the late Lois. Brother-in-law of Edward (Estelle) Arvey. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Shalom. Memorials to American Parkinson’s Assn., 2100 Pfingsten, Glenview 60026; or Cong. Solel, 1301 Clavey, Highland Park 60035.
SCHECHTER, EDITH
Wife of the late Allan. Mother of Barry and Richard. Sister of Louis (the late Beverly) Senn. Uncle and cousin of many. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Westlawn Jewish Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Council for Jewish Elderly, 3003 W. Touhy, Chgo 60645.
SCHNEIDER, ANITA
(nee ROSE). Oct. 19. Age 87. Wife of the late Bernard. Mother of Marlene (David) Green, Donald (Jan), Rhoda (Steven) Brownstein, and the late Alan. Grandmother of Steve, Jamie, Jessica and Samantha. Sister of Millye (Bernard) Robbins, Edwin (Rochelle) Rose. Caring companion Patty Henderson. Private arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 820 Davis #400, Evanston 60201.
SCHWARTZ, MARTIN
Oct. 5. Age 92. Husband of Ann (nee Saperstein). Father of Gail “Cookie” Lustig, Sandra (Dr. Alan) Frydman, Brian (Helene), Michael and Randy Lustig, Jeff (Lynne) Schwartz, Michelle (Phil) Silanskis. Great-grandfather of Dylan and Zachary Lustig, Haley and Ryan Schwartz and Jake Silanskis. Brother of the late Leo (Sylvia). Owner of Schwartz Pharmacy in Chicago for 42 years. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to charity of choice.
SENDLER, PETER ADAMS
Age 77. Father of Emily Rachel (Olivier) Farache, Nancy Phylis and the late Daniel Philip. Companion of Estelle Elekman. Brother of the late Nancy Adams Sendler. Services Monday. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Memorials to National Children’s Leukemia Foundation, 7316 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11234; or Beth Hillel Cong. Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree, Wilmette 60091.
SINAY, FRED
Age 87. Husband of the late Lillian L. nee Lefkowitch. Father of Nanci (William) Gold, Dr. Barbara( Brent) Brotine and Gail (Ronald) Meyerson. Grandfather of Brian (Michelle Alt) Gold, Alayna (Gary) Lerner, Barry (Maryam) and Bruce Brotine, Sarah and Emily Meyerson. Great-grandfather of Tahlia, Eliram, Akiva, Azriel and Elana Gold, Jeffrey “JJ” and Hayley Lerner. Cousin of Erich (Kitty) Sinai, Liesl (Lazi) Pal and Richard (Barbara) Rosenblum. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment New Light. Holocaust Survivor. Memorials to Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9641 Woods, Skokie 60077.
SKLARE, ROBERT NEAL
Age 76. Husband of Yadelle (nee Alpern). Father of Tammy (Jack) Faintuch, Janis and Ronald (Leah). Grandfather of Laura, Alana, Zachary, Jordan, Molly, Brett, Carson and Logan. Brother of the late Marshall (Rose) and the late Allen and Mitzi. Brother-in-law of the late Arthur (Bette) Alpern. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Memorials to Hadassah – North Shore, 1724 First St., Highland Park 60035; or charity of choice.
SPECTOR, DR. ELLIOT
Nov. 5. Age 77. Husband of the late Nancy (nee Brooks). Father of Lori (Steven) Neren, Robert (Lori), Jodi (David) Gimbel and Debra (Jonathan) Bloomberg. Zaide of 17. Brother of Arnold (Sandra) and the late Milton (late Sally) and late Norman (late Clara). Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Temple Sinai, Danvers, MA. Memorials to charity of choice.
SPITZ, SHARI
(nee FRANKLIN). Oct. 3. Wife for many years of Warren. Mother of Robin (the late Michael) Goodstein and Royce (Jim) Gardner. Grandmother of Jana (Jorden) Brok and Jenny Goodstein. Great-grandmother of Courtney Brok. Sister of Devy (Earl) Auerbach. Aunt of Amy (Leo Swift), Charles (Bev) and Philip (Susanna) Auerbach. Arrangements by Weinstein Funeral Homes. Memorials to Women’s American ORT.
STONE, MARGERY RUTH
(nee BERNSTEIN). Wife of Dr. Max Harry Weil and the late Milton J.; mother of Dr. Neil (Karla), Edward and Jon (Liz); stepmother of Dr. Susan Weil (Adesman) and Carol Weil (Medine); grandmother of Scott (Julia), Adam (Jenn), Lauren and Zachary (Sadie); great-grandmother of Beckham, Abigail and Benjamin; sister of the late Orrin Bernstein and Maryann Faust; aunt, cousin and friend of many. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Weil Institute of Critical Care Medicine, 35100 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270; or American Heart Assn., 3816 Paysphere, Chgo 60674.
STOTLAND, RAY
(nee FUTTERMAN). Wife of the late Max. Mother of Robert (Jane), and Sharon (Alan) Bolon. Grandmother of Larry (Kathy), Bryan (Christine) and Marc; Cory (Sonya) and Todd (Danielle) Bolon. Great-grandmother of Alex, Amy, Andrew, Jake, Josh, Alyssa and Kylie. Silver Circle member of the Jewish United Fund. Arrangements by Westlawn Jewish Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Jewish Women International c/o A. Rubin, 9227 Ida Lane, Morton Grove 60053; or Family Center Hospice, 2171 Executive Dr., Addison 60101.
SUSMANO, LIDIA
(nee BOLOTIN). Age 74. Wife of Armando, MD. Mother of Laura (Robert) Englander and Sandra (Nicholas) Doninger. Grandmother of Ellitt, Carolyn, Talia and Julian. Sister of Enrique (Celia) Belotin. Sister-in-law of Dr. Daniel (Dr. Sara). Aunt of Yenny (Hector) Luchansky; Irene, Diana and Adrian (Bonnie); Edgardo (Deborah) and Damian (Sonia) Bolotin. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Rush North Shore Medical Center and American Cancer Society.
TECKTIEL, JACK
Nov. 9. Age 90. Husband of Anne. Father of Judy (Joel) Bernstein and Cheryl Kotsias. Grandfather of Daniel. Brother of the late Thomas, Paul, Rose Panowich, Edith Ruber, Mindy Glick, Lillian Sagan, and Elsie Rietman. Uncle of many. Recipient of 2 Bronze Stars in World War II. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Internment Menorah Gardens. Memorials to Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter 2050 Claire Court, Glenview.
TURF, JOE
Husband of the late June (nee Lewin). Father of Steven (Shari) and Dennis (Ellen). Grandfather of Marcie Hendricks, Alan and Mindi, Kimberly (Matthew) Bonilla, and Lisa (Joe) Neilon. Great-grandfather of Milus and Izzy Hendricks, Jillian and Marin Bonilla. Brother of Butch, Arnie, Pearl and the late Al. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Memorials to Multiple Sclerosis, 910 W. Van Buren, 4th floor, Chgo 60607.
VINIKOUR, DR. BENJAMIN, DDS
Nov. 13. Age 91. For 50 years he was a dentist in Des Plaines. During 1953-1954, he served as a U.S. Army Medical Corp. dental surgeon. Member of the Masonic Lodge since 1947, DesPlaines Kiwanian since 1957. Husband of the late Sally (nee Muller). Father of Debra Vinikour (Jeffery Mazer), Sharon (David) Neff, and Jory; grandfather of Melissa and Allison Neff. Friend of many. Arrangements by Piser Funeral Services. Dr. Vinikour had a soft spot for animals, and the family requests donations be made to the animal shelter or rescue of your choice; or the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
WEIL, FRED S.
Age 89. Brother of the late Annabelle Barnett and the late Marshall (Janice); uncle of Ira (Marilyn) and Edward Barnett, Gayle LaMont, Gary (Wendy); great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Anshe Motele, 6526 N. California, Chgo 60645.
WEINBERG, LEWIS C.
Oct. 30. Age 93. Father of Barbara (Dennis) Kessler, David (Jerry Newton) and Daniel. Grandfather of Keith (Lisa), Arthur (Wendy) and Eric (Sharapat) Kessler; Mindy (Kirk) Uhrlaub; Brian (Elaine), Zac and Abby; David and Carrie Newton. Great-grandfather of 13. Special friend of Janice Gronvold. Former co-chairman and president of Fel-Pro Inc. in Skokie, manufacturer of gaskets, packings and oil seals for automotive and industrial uses. More than 60 years in management, business development and community service. Lectured at universities and American Management Assn. Received “Outstanding Business Leaders Award” from Northwoods University, Industry Week’s “Excellence in Management Award, and “Walk of Fame” award from Skokie. Founder/owner of Sho-En Outdoor Sculpture Center in Ramona, Cal. Founded Musical Instrument Bank in Chicago to supply instrument to disadvanted students. President of Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park. Held numerous other positions on cultural and civic boards and councils. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Memorials to Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, 910 W. Van Buren, 3rd Fl., Chgo 60607, for research to develop an early detection test.
WEINER, LOUIS M.
Age 81. Husband of the late June B. Father of Howard (Karla), Dr. Joel (Lori Laseke), and Todd. Grandfather of Alex. Stepgrandfather of Rachel and Amanda Laseke. Brother of the late Ruth (late Jerry) Cannon. Brother-in-law of Allan (Frances) Belmont. Arrangements by Weinstein Jewish Funeral Homes. Interment Memorial Park. Memorials to American Diabetes Assn.
WEINIGER, JOSEPH A.
Age 88. Husband of the late Rosalyn, nee Floren; father of Sandra (the late Edward Friend); brother of Jeanette (the late Dave) Weber, Rose (Al) Targovnick and Toby ( the late Sidney) Lopen; brother-in-law of the late Frieda and Harry (Ethel) Floren; uncle and friend of many. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to American Heart Assn.,3816 Paysphere Cl., Chgo 60674.
WERNER, SHIRLEE
(nee ABRAMS). Age 79. Wife of the late Martin. Mother of Linda (Tommy) Kohnert, Alan (Anita) and Michael (Iris). Grandmother of Heather Rich, Melissa, Eric, Rachel and Sarah. Great-grandmother of Lianna. Sister of the late Sherman Abrams and Marcy (late Maishe) Wilensky. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Interment Jewish Waldheim. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 820 Davis #400, Evanston 60201.
WHITMAN, SHIRLEY
(nee LEVY). Wife of the late Nathan. Mother of Martin (Irene) Schatz, Geri (Robert) Feldman and Pamela (Gerald) Spero. Grandmother of Stephanie and Rebecca Schatz and Jennifer Feldman. Sister of Nathan (the late Thelma) Levy. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Northwest Suburban Chabad, 16296 W. Aptakisic, Lincolnshire 60089; or Hebrew Theological College, Attn: Yeshiva Women, 7131 N. Carpentersville, Skokie 60077.
WOLF, DOROTHY D.
Age 87. Mother of Susan (Dr. Steven) Bloch, Zoe (Dr. Richard) Kaufman and Clint (Sandee Abern) and her adoptive son Miklos Simon; grandmother of Judd and Ryan Bloch and Katie and Joshua Dimand; sister of Roz (the late Abe) Stelnick and sister-in-law of Phyllis (Buddy) Siegel; aunt, cousin and friend of many. Dorothy was a talented artist and sculptor; honored at the age of 86 by the State of Israel for her stunning portrait of David Ben Gurion, done from life as he worked in his office. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030, 888.392.0392.
WORTH, MARCIA
(nee GOTTLIEB). Age 97. Wife of the late Benjamin Rosenfield and Paul; mother of Barbara (Harvey) King and Jim Rosenfield; grandmother of Bonnie (Carm) Moehle, Jill (Greg) King-Wynn, Steven (Sandra) and Larry (Karen) King, Ben and Ryan Rosenfield; great-grandmother of Kimberly and Carly Goldberg, Cody, Kayla and Kya King, Olivia Wynn; last surviving of 10 children; She was a talented pianist and singer who loved popular music of 30s and 40s. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Memorials to Cancer Research Foundation and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
ZABEL, SHELDON A.
Age 67. Environment Attorney for 41 years with law firm of Schiff Hardin. Husband of Bobbi. Father of Andrew, Douglas and Robert. Brother of William D. (Deborah Miller). Uncle of Richard, David and Gregory Son of the late Louis and Anne. Special by his 2 Labradors, Lakota and Scout. Arrangements by Westlawn Jewish Funerals. Memorials to Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 600 E. Grand, Chgo 60611 (www.chicagoshakes.com).
ZALSMAN, ARLENE
(nee GALNICK). Age 82. Wife of the late David; mother of Allen, and Rhoda (Bruce) Berger; grandmother of Daniel and Jason Berger; sister of Rita (the late Herzel) Honor; aunt, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Westlawn. Memorials to Alzheimers Disease Assn., 8430 W. Bryn Mawr #800, Chgo 60631.
ZIEGLER, JEROME A.
Age 87. Husband of the late Marianne E. (nee Liebman). Father of Jeffrey (Lorraine), and JoAnn (Frank) Millard. Grandfather of Adam (Marilyn), Lawrence and Emily Millard. Great-grandfather of Deanne and Benjamin Millard. Brother of the late Alvin and Eugene. Arrangements by Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals. Memorials to UNICEF, 333 E. 38th, NYC, NY 10016.
ZUCKER, LEVITA “CISSY”
(nee COHEN). Age 72. Wife of Sheldon for over 50 years; mother of Andrea, Sheryl (Dr. Norman) Weinstein and Rachel (Michael) Sheinkop; grandmother of Nicole, Scott, Jordyn, Jordan and Nikki; sister of the late Arlene Brown; daughter of Sam and Rose Cohen; sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Funeral Home. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Dysautonomia Foundation Inc., 315 W. 39th St., #701, NY, NY 10018.
