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Shirley Massel Obituary

Massel, Shirley (nee Maslowsky) Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Seymour. Loving mother of Pamela (Dr. Richard) Strassberg, Leah (Michael Lagen) Massel, Dr. Bruce (Marla) Massel, and the late Rachel Massel-Melcer. Proud grandmother of Dr. Rebecca (Arnaud) Karsenti, Benjamin Strassberg, Shane, Dr. Dustin, Landon Massel, and Vanessa Lagen. Cherished great-grandmother of Gabriel, Sarah, and Ari. Dear sister of the late Ruth (the late Jerome) Levitt. Caring aunt, friend, and mentor of many. Service Friday 1:00 p.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Waldheim. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah /Youth Aliyah, 60 Revere Dr., #800, Northbrook, IL 60062, www.hadassah.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 17, 2018.
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richard schrenzel

June 8, 2018

I was so sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. May you and your entire family be comforted in the days ahead. Baruch Dayan Emet. She was a beautiful woman both inside and outside who touched many lives.
Fondly,
Rena Kahn,
Atlanta, Georgia

June 7, 2018

Sorry for the loss of your love one. May the
God of comfort, comfort the family in your
time of sorrow. 1: 3 & 4.

May 18, 2018

My Condolences To The Family;
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this difficult time.

May 17, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss and the pain you must be feeling. Continue to treasure your precious memories as you pray to God for comfort and strength. We will also be praying for you.

Pat

May 17, 2018

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