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Joyce Himmel Obituary

Himmel, Joyce Joyce Himmel nee Adler, age 94 1/2 . Beloved wife of the late Harold Himmel. Loving mother of Barbara (Jeff) Mazur, James (Patricia) Himmel, and Patricia (Jon) Ellis. Proud grandmother of Elizabeth (Eric) Levin, David (Katherine) Himmel, Carrie (Jeremy) Elsberg, Eric (Jasmin) Himmel, Seth (Kelli) Ellis, Steven (Stephanie) Himmel, and Tyler (fiancée Emily Wayne). Cherished great-grandmother of Eli, Levi, Eitan, Raina, Avery and Harrison. She lived by the philosophy I must make what happens to me, good for me. Service Tuesday 11AM at Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. Interment Oak Woods Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Flossmoor Library, 1000 Sterling Avenue, Flossmoor, IL 60422, www.flossmoorlibrary.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 14, 2019.
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We are so sorry to hear this - so late. Joyce was a dear friend from the old days. We stayed in touch via holiday cards and caught up.

She was a lovely woman!! and will be missed.

Judy and Ralph Anderson
Wichita, Ks

September 30, 2019

Barbara Becker

July 11, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joyce.

Always continue to cherish the wonderful memories that you shared together; and may the God of Loving, Kindness and Compassion console your grieving heart during this difficult time.
Psalms 94:19

Nese Ben

Neighbor

June 15, 2019

I was saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved mother and grandmother. My deepest sympathy. Joni Reuben

Joni Reuben

May 26, 2019

Joyce was a dynamic woman. She was very intelligent. A with it woman ;trying to emulate her will be difficult. Her life should be one to celebrate.

Alene Fishbein

May 16, 2019

Very sorry to learn of Joyce's passing.
She was a very nice lady and wonderful neighbor. Sincere condolences to her family. I will miss seeing her sitting out in the sun.

Kimberly Davis

Neighbor

May 15, 2019

Jim, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Durkovic

May 14, 2019

Dear Barbara, Jeff, James, Patricia, Jon, and family please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

FG Rich

May 14, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.Make God your stronghold during this difficult time.

Cheryl Lynn

May 14, 2019

My genuine condolences to your family. Joyce was one of my mom and dads ( Caroline and Richard Coen) favorite people in the world. Really.

-Jim Coen

May 14, 2019

Joyce had many wonderful qualities.How nice it would be to have more people with her philosophy on life .Our sympathy to her family. Roz and Gene Feingold

May 13, 2019

Polly Deutelbaum

May 13, 2019

Michael, Samantha, and Jackson. Sorry for your loss.

May 13, 2019

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