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Beverly Donenberg Obituary

Donenberg, Beverly Evelyn Beverly Evelyn Donenberg nee Friedberg, 88. Beloved wife of the late Bernard L. "Captain" Donenberg. Loving mother of Nancy (Mark) Zorfas, Barbara (Thomas) Harris and Randi (Bennett) Israel. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Ilana, Joey, Maddie, David, Melanie and Seth. Dear sister of Rosalie (the late Sheldon Liebovich and the late Charles Hyman) and sister-in-law of the late Jerome (the late Joan) Donenberg. Cherished aunt of Michael and Jill Liebovich, Barbara and Steven Lirtzman, Janie and Craig Norby. Wonderful friend, cousin of many and devoted teacher known for helping so many overcome challenges. Due to the pandemic all services and shiva are private. Memorials in her memory to ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St, New York, NY 10128-6804, www.aspca.org and Hadassah, 60 Revere Drive, Suite 800, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, www.hadassah.org/ways-to-give would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 5, 2020.

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Judy Stern

May 12, 2020

I knew Beverly since i was 20 years old. My parents were friends of Bernards and all the furniture we had including mine after marriage was from the store. My parents were friends of Bernard's parents. I knew both Beverly and Bernie in Skokie and North brook. Beverly was a wonderful mother, wife for sure and great teacher. She was independent and that was good for her. I am younger and saw the profile in JUF. My sympathy to all of you. many memories. Judy Lasky, Davison Stern.

Janie Seiden

April 13, 2020

Dear Family of Bev Donenberg,
I am so sorry to hear of Bev's death. Bev and I both belonged to Professionals in Learning Disabilities and we shared many wonderful times together. We were both Educational Therapists and shared so may ideas and ways to help children with learning Disabilities. Bev was so caring and wise. We often met for lunch and sometimes we met Ann Taylor who was President of Pld many years ago. In later years, I introduced Bev to AAUW, American Association of University Women and I think she enjoyed that too. Bev was a very special person to me and I will miss her. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Janie Seiden

Anne Wold

April 13, 2020

To the family of Bev Donenberg:
I was a special education teacher and met Bev
through Professionals in Disabilities and Special Education. She was the kindest and most dedicated person who cared deeply about her students. Many times we would sit together at the meetings and I enjoyed commiserating with her, We talked about our families and our students. Sometimes I would
see her in the grocery store or in other places that we would bump into each other. Please accept
my deepest condolences. The world lost a beautiful person.
Anne Wold

Sweeney Sisters

April 6, 2020

A former neighbor of our Parents, May we
share our sound solace in her passing.
A donation: American Red Cross

April 6, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Bev's passing. I really appreciated her as a friend and learned so much from her as a dedicated and compassionate teacher. I'm sorry that I can't be physically present with you at the funeral and shiva at this time.
May Hashem comfort all of you with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Marcia Weiss

Chaya Rubenstein

April 5, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Beverly's passing. I knew her as a dedicated Board Member of Professionals in Learning Disabilities & Special Education. I believe she'd served as President even before I had become a member. She was an extremely knowledgeable & dedicated teacher & tutor who had a great sense of humor and self. I would often have dinner with her before a meeting & always had a wonderful time with her.

May her memory be a blessing.

Karen Emanuel Williamson

April 5, 2020

Im so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I used to run into her in Northbrook at the YMCA, Temple Beth El, and at piano recitals. Many fond memories of us all growing up in Skokie and sleep overs at your house, with your Dad making the pancakes. I know that your Mom was a dedicated teacher and tutor
who taught many students over the years - I think our Moms knew each other from college at Madison. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Karen Emanuel Williamson

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