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Marcella Brenner Obituary

Brenner, Marcella (nee Zenner) 97. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Paul Brenner; devoted mother of Helene (Burton Pines) Brenner and Stephen Brenner; caring sister of Roz (late Al) Saltsberg and the late Bernice (late Earl) Meltzer, and the late Merrill (Barbara) Zenner. Marcella was a lifelong member of the Art Institute of Chicago and proud member of Hadassah. She was a devotee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera. She will be deeply missed. Private services have been held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Council for Jewish Elderly, www.cje.net. For info: 847-256-5700.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 20, 2017.
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Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14 Lima Ohio

March 21, 2017

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. I have very found memories of your mother (and father) from the time I was a young girl. Our families were good friends throughout the years and enjoyed many good times together.

You are in my thoughts.

Linda Weinstein-Bruce
(Daughter of Hershey and Adeline Weinstein)

Linda Weinstein-Bruce

March 20, 2017

Loosing someone we love hurts. Please take comfort in Psalms 29 :11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM, Merrionette Park

March 20, 2017

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