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Betty Weinshel Obituary
Betty Blake Muir Weinshel (May 17, 1924 — June 3, 2020) Betty was born in Cairns, Australia. In 1944 she married Norman Weinshel, a U.S. Army officer, in Brisbane, Australia. During WW2 she worked in General MacArthur's office. She emigrated to join Norman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after WW2. Betty was a loving and devoted homemaker who raised three children, was a painter, was active in the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's, and was an every-Thursday volunteer at the VA hospital for decades. In 1998 Betty and Norman moved to Chicago. Betty is survived by her three children; Margot (Robert) Bazell, Wendi Dragonfire, and Steven (Mary) Weinshel, 2 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, stepmother Jillian Muir, half sister Jenny (Adrian) Oliver and many nieces and nephews. She was a good friend and helping hand to many more. In order to keep everyone safe and healthy all services and shiva are private. There will be a public memorial service at a later date. Memorial contributions to The Selfhelp Home, 908 W. Argyle St., Chicago, IL 60640, www.selfhelphome.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Howard Natenshon
June 4, 2024
When I was a little boy at Cedar Lake, I love Betty. The highlight of the summer was when she would take us to the movies. To save money we always snack, popcorn, and candy in instead of buying it there. I love being with her every day, her husband was wonderful as well
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Howard Natenshon
June 16, 2020
I love Betty from the time I was a little child out at Cedar Lake. We rented the cottage next-door. She was one of my best pals. It brings back such a flood of memories
Margo Taxman Crafton
June 9, 2020
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Your Mom was always so genuinely interested in us and was loved by our Mom and our family. I hope that time, good memories, and the care and comfort of family and friends will help ease the sadness.
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