Barbara Izenstark Obituary

We have known Barbara and her late husband Burt for more than 20 years. She was always caring and thoughtful especially when it was needed most.

Please accept our deepest sympathies, we know the memories you shared will always comfort you.



Sincerely Colin and Babette.

Mrs Izenstark was one of my first mentors at the Department of Health. She was as kind and just with our clients as she was with her staff. I will always remember her great enthusiasm for nursing and the people she cared so deeply for.

I will personally miss your laughter, the stories of years gone by & the wonderful lunches we would have together. Your wisdom was endless. Jennie, I met you at a church affair years ago in Homewood/Flossmoor, you are the beautiful person that your mom always boasted about. I will miss a great lady. My prayers are with your family for strength during this time.

Barbara was a very special lady and loved by many. She was a big inspiration in my life. I will miss her dearly. May God bless and keep you and your family.

I worked with your mother for 10 years as a public health nurse at CDPH. She was not only my supervisor, but a friend. She always encouraged me to seek new advenures. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with your family.

I am on the faculty of Loyola University Chicago School of Nursing and have known Barbara for almost 25 years, first when I was employed at the Board of Health clinic in Uptown and later as a faculty member. Barbara was a dedicated public health nurse, a leader in the nursing community and a wonderful colleague. She has been a great advocate for students and for Loyola University. She always role modeled patient advocacy and knew how to work the system to benefit patients. We will miss her leadership and friendship greatly. Diana Hackbarth RN, Ph. D. Loyola University School of Nursing

Dear Jennie and Charlie,



I worked with your mom for nearly 20 years. Although, I've never met you, I feel as if I know you through the stories that your mother and I shared regarding our children. She loved you dearly.



May the God of Abraham and our God keep you and bring you comfort. May our memories remind us of how blessed we were to have shared in Barbara's spirit and joy!

Barbara was a very special lady... she will be missed. May God be with you at this very difficult time.

What a grand lady!



I worked with her at the Uptown clinic and always admired her.



Deepest sympathy to the family.

marlene

May God bless and keep your family during this time.

I worked with your mom at Uptown for 10 years. She was a great lady.

when my grandson Charlie was born, she said, every family should have a Charlie.

She loved you both so very much, and was so proud of you.

My deepest sympathy.

Mary

May you be comforted by your good memories of your beloved mother and may her memory be for a blessing.



Sharon Wasserberg