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Elaine Ordower Obituary

Ordower, Elaine (nee Levy), 55, beloved wife and best friend for 31 years of Lawrence Ordower, devoted mother of Garrett and Jamie Ordower, dear sister of Sandee (Stephen) Linker and Linda (Al) Winick, sister-in-law of Henry (Ilene) Ordower and Mark (Jane) Ordower, fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. In addition to her thriving speech pathology practice, Elaine was involved in many community and charitable organizations, serving in numerous leadership positions, including President of the Young Women's Board and Women's Board of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, and on its board of directors. Services Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, 4500 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Interment Memorial Park. Memorials in her memory to the Elaine Levy Ordower Memorial Fund –Jewish United Fund, 30 S. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60606 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847-229-8822, David Jacobson funeral director www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 3, 2009.

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September 19, 2009

My heart is heavy today after hearing of Elaine's passing. I had the pleasure to be a part of her life in high school. It really is a wake up call that our lives are so precious. Please embrace my prayers for I know Elaine was a great Mom and wife.
Many Blessings,
Randy Ehrlich

Michael and Caroline Galason

September 8, 2009

Please accept my family's warmest prayers in this troubling time. I interacted with Elaine frequently while working for Larry at the law firm, and she was always vibrant, pleasant, and, first and foremost, concerned about her family. May Larry, Garrett, Jamie, and all of her bereaved relatives and friends have the strength needed to get through this sad happening. Please feel free to contact me should you need assistance in any way.

September 8, 2009

Sorry to hear about your wife. Our thoughts are with you

Ron Schoeneman
A.Schoeneman & Co., Inc.

Carole Metnick

September 4, 2009

Dear Larry, Garrett and Jamie,
I was saddened to hear of your great loss. I have come to know Elaine over the years, while working at Citywoods.I helped her many times to choose gifts and in the process, we would visit and talk and I learned how very much she loved all of you and also how much she enjoyed her profession. She was a wonderful person and we will miss her. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.

Michael Wolf

September 4, 2009

Dear Larry, Garrett and Jamie,
I am deeply saddened by the news of Elaine's passing. I know that there are no words that ease the pain. I also know that Elaine was loved by everyone she touched. You will be in our thoughts.

Avi Markowitz

September 4, 2009

My sympathies to you. I am sorry for your loss.

September 4, 2009

Dear Garrett and Jamie,
Your Elm Place family is so very sad. Elaine just came to school last year to share her profession in speech and language in celebration of Career Day 2009. Please know you are very much in our thoughts.
Leslie Silbar Jaffe
and all Ordower teachers

September 3, 2009

To the Family of Elaine Levy Ordower. We are sorry for your loss. She was a lovely person.
Anthony and Doreena Gruppuso ( Bell Canyon, Ca.)

September 3, 2009

Dear Larry, Garrett and Jamie,
Sandi and I have just learned of Elaines passing and are in a state of shock. You are well aware of how close we have always felt towards the Ordower family and talk often about the good times we enjoyed with your great parents Ben & Rita. We miss them and throught them we felt like part of the Ordower family. Sandi has recently been discharged from Northwestern Hospital, after a 36 day stay. However, her problem has not been life threatening. Their is little we can say at this time and often saying nothing is better then words. Thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Love
Sandi & Dick Elkins

Jenny Schoenfeld

September 3, 2009

Elaine was an inspiring leader and mentor...she really started my love for federation and all things JUF. I am so saddened to hear of her passing. what a loss for her husband, her children and our entire community. May you be comforted with your memories of the wonderful person she was.

Samy Hammad

September 3, 2009

To the Ordower Family,
My deepest sympathy to Larry, Garrett and Jamie. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Elaine may have departed but her work and contributions to her community lives on. May be you find comfort in your memories.
With Deepest Sympathy

jill & myron auerbach

September 3, 2009

larry and family,
please accept our sincere condolences.

Susan and Mickey Siegel

September 3, 2009

To the family,
Our deepest condolences, we are thinking of you with heavy hearts. There are no words to express such a untimely loss. Elaine's contribution to life will not be forgotten, may her memory live on.
With heartfelt sympathy, Susan and Mickey Siegel

Judy Isenberg

September 3, 2009

Dear Larry, Linda and Garrett,
I just learned of your beloved Elaine's untimely passing and my heart aches for you. Please know that my heartfelt sympathies are with you during this most difficult of all possible times. Please extend my condolences to Jamie as well. Alan joins me in extending my warmest thoughts and prayers for your strength and courage. There are no words....I adored Elaine as did all who were blessed to know her. Her memory will always be for a blessing.
Fondly, Judy

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