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Betty Wolff Obituary

Wolff, Betty (nee Ascher) 84, known to her family as "Baa". Loving wife and best friend of Jay R. Wolff; cherished mother of Thomas (Barbara Staman) Wolff, and Cynthia L. Wolff; adored grandmother of Ilana and Joseph; dear sister of the late Nancy A. (Donald) Engel; beloved mother-in-law of the late Marcy Epstein Wolff; special sister-in-law of Aaron (Arlene) Wolff; fond aunt of many. Memorial Service Thursday, 12:00 p.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, www.donations.bcrfcure.org/donate-now, Wellness House, www.wellnesshouse.org, or Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center, www.adarc.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 26, 2013.
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Betty was a wonderful friend from the time we met and a true second mother to Marcy. We'll miss her terribly.
Burt and Sandy Epstein, San Jose, CA

January 2, 2014

My heart goes out to the entire Wolff family. How sorry I am for your loss.
Christine O'Brien-Gallagher

December 30, 2013

She was a dear cousin who will be missed by all in the family. Sending love - Suzy Sondell Safir

December 29, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. Betty and I
would not see each other that much in recent years but we would pick up right where we left off last time

Liz Silverman

December 29, 2013

I'm gratified that I stayed in sporadic touch with Betty (and Nancy) all the years of their lives. Jay, Tom (and family), my deepest sympathy. Love, Lloyd

Lloyd Strausz

December 26, 2013

Betty was a lovely lady who loved her family and always welcomed me into her home and at important family events. We will all miss her dearly.

Leonard Davis

December 26, 2013

Betty was a lovely lady and wonderful friend who we will
greatly treasure and miss. Joan and Mike Weinberg,
Highland Park, IL

December 25, 2013

Dear family, I am so very sad to read this news. Please know I am thinking of you all and sending my love and deepest condolences. May her soul rest in peace. Love, Jo Strausz Rosen

Jo Rosen

December 25, 2013

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