Aileen Mandel Obituary

Aileen was one of the most brilliant human beings that lived on this earth and her passing should grieve us all. The world is a better place because of her efforts.

I'm sorry to hear of Aileen's passing. Her acceptance speech when she received her Docent of the Year award in 2008 was one of the most inspiring and moving speeches I have ever heard. She was a woman who put her heart and soul in her work as a docent and she will be missed.

Aileen was a great docent and more fun--What a loss-I'll never forget running into her in Petra-we had a great time!

Mary Plauche

Aileen was a force of nature. I will never forget trying to keep up with her pace in the Auditorium during docent education. She awed the entire class with her energy, knowledge and speed. She ended up being my tester to be a docent. I was so scared. My classmates took pity on me. It turned out to be a remarkable experience and gave me the opportunity to call Aileen my friend. I loved talking with her of her travels, collecting eyeglasses for the world, and her remarkable life. I want to be like Aileen when I get older-- engaged, committed energetic and a lot of fun. I will miss her

Aileen was an inspiration to all of the docents at CAF. She will be greatly missed.

The Shabelman family sends its condolences to the Mandel family. The world is a better place because of her energy and her caring nature. We will miss seeing her all around Chicago.

My sincere condolences to the Mandel family. I knew Aileen from folk dancing and always enjoyed talking with her, listening to her travel exploits, and watching her enjoyment in folk dancing. Aileen was passionate in everything she did. She will be greatly missed.

With our deepest sympathy from her Rotary friends of Chicagoland. Aileen was a classy lady who was devoted to helping others. She will be greatly missed!

Aileen, you will be greatly missed, as you brought joy and happiness to this world with your smile, your laugh and your wit. We will especially be deprived of your independent thought and behavior. I am certain you are enjoying your new view. May you be surrounded by flowers and art

My condolences to your family. I rode the IC with Aileen and had many wonderful conversations with her.

My condolences to Aileen's family. I worked with her when I was Chair and she was the Departmental Administrator of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago. She had a true passion for people, for socializing, and for creating an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness. I will not soon forget Aileen.

You mom has reached her new destination, and she has give all of you Eric, Mark(Christine) and Ruth a jouney that will be remembered by many. Your mom is the real definition of an intelligent women, that in my mind was always so passionate for living, people and the arts. Please accept our sympathy at this time and thank you for keeping caringbridge updated, what a terrific idea. May peace be with all of you at this time.
Susan and Paul Miller