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Elaine Artoe Obituary

Artoe, Elaine Blatt (nee Strauschild), of Chicago, formerly of Wilmette, beloved mother of William Blatt and Beth Blatt; mother-in-law to Jennifer Bingham Hull and Michel Orengo; grandmother of Isabelle, Jessica and Andre. Elaine grew up in Addison, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert Strauschild and Louise Pfotenhauer Strauschild. She graduated from St. Paul's Lutheran School and York Community High School, where she was salutatorian. She attended Lawrence College and graduated from Northwestern University in 1948 summa cum laude and phi beta kappa. She was the only female in her 1951 class at Northwestern University School of Law; she was third in her class, Order of the Coif, and a member of the Law Review. She married William Blatt in 1953, who she met at Northwestern Law School. She worked in the law department of Butler Brothers before raising her family. She was president of the Women's Bar Association of Chicago, and when her husband died in 1974, she formed the law firm that is now Blatt, Hasenmiller, Leibsker and Moore. She later married Lee Artoe, a former Chicago Bears player. Elaine loved to travel, and spent her last years at the Clare at Water Tower. An internment service will be held Friday, January 27 at 11 am at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road in Skokie. A memorial service will be held in approximately 2 weeks' time at the Clare. For details, contact [email protected].

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2012.

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Robert Pfotenhauer

February 27, 2012

Beth and Bill,
Jeanette and I were very saddened to hear of your loss through cousin Anita Rutter. We are so grateful that we were able to visit with her in early Dec on a trip to Chicago and spend time looking through family photo albums. You have our deepest sympathy.

Bob & Jeanette Pfotenhauer, Minnetrista, MN.

February 16, 2012

I am deeply saddened to learn that my cousin Elaine passed away and my thoughts and prayers are with her immediate family and friends. I know she will be greatly missed. God saw her getting tired, recovery was not to be; so He put his arms around Elaine, and gently whispered come with Me. Anita (Pfotenhauer) Rutter

Roland Gladstone

January 26, 2012

As a friend of Maxine Sprung got to know Elaine. Some years ago we all went to an Elderhostel together at NIU.
Wish to extend my sympathy on her passing.

January 26, 2012

"GOODBYE ELAINE".....I WILL TRULY MISS
OUR SUNDAY AFTERNOON CHATS.

D.P. DALLAS , TX.

Phyllis Tellefsen (Cora)

January 26, 2012

Bill and Beth we are sorry hear about your mothers passings. We can't be there tomorrow but will see you soon. Love and prayers Phyllis Tellefsen (Cora) and Jeanne Tellefsen (Kisner)

Gary Sprung

January 26, 2012

I so appreciate Elaine's long, special relationship with Maxine. It preceded my birth, and I'm 58! She was a great friend, and noble person, and beautiful lady.

P.J. G.

January 26, 2012

From a fellow NU alum, to the family of Elaine Artoe my heartfelt condolences for your loss, and as you grieve, may God the hearer of prayer help you to endure this trying time and grant you peace as spoken of at Psalm 65:2

T. P.

January 26, 2012

Love is not just a feeling we feel for the one that passes away.
We feel this stinging urge to see them again.
God will rid us of the sting of death when he resurrects our loved ones on a paradise earth.

January 26, 2012

Cindy Shekhtman,Maxine Sprung and Gary Sprung are extremely sorry fabout Elaine's passing. Maxine loved Elaine very much and will always treasure their good times together. Cindy will always treasure the lovely Christmas dinners we were invited to. Our sincere condolences to all of you.

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