Hoffman, Dorothy (nee Simon), age 100, beloved wife of the late Morris Pollack, Max Hoffman, and Norman Goldberg, loving mother of Robert (Sermata), Donald (Audrey) Pollack and Myrna (the late Donald) Sherman, adored grandmother of 10, cherished great grandmother of 19, dear sister of Toby Levin, Rose Brown, Helen (Hy) Rubin and the late Mike, Sarah and Frances. Service Monday, 11:30 a.m. at the Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., (1 block north of Old Orchard). Interment at Westlawn Cemetery, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Ards Foundation, 3100 Dundee Rd., Suite 502, Northbrook, IL, 60062. For info., 847-256-5700.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lorri London
January 8, 2005
What a great,long life!Your Mother was a dear friend of my Mom and Dad as far back as I can remember. They were Ethel and Dan Fortunato.Besides Chicago, they lived in the same building in Florida until they passed.Hope your memories are full of joy. Lorri[Fortunato]London
Richard Hoffman
December 27, 2004
Dear Robert & Family,
My condolences on the passing of your mother.
May her memory remained cherished in your hearts forever.
Richard Hoffman
Great-Grandson of Bailey Silverstein Hofman
(Sara Mata Levin's sister)
Howard Rudy
December 13, 2004
Dear Myrna, I just got around to reading part of Sundays paper and was sorry to read your dear mothers name. She certainly lived a good and long life. I send my love and condolences. Paula and Howard
Buddy/Libby Hoffman
December 12, 2004
Sorry to hear about Aunt Dorthy. Sorry we can't be there to express our feelings in person. She was quite some lady and certainly lived a full life bringing many joyous moments to those who knew and loved her. She will be missed. Hope everyone in the family is well.
Libby & Buddy
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