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Ellen Liebman Obituary

Liebman, Ellen M. age 52, beloved wife of Steve Koch, loving mother of Jacob, Rebecca and Leah, cherished daughter of Ruth and the late Herbert, dear sister of James (Karen), Dan (Beth) and Michael (Miki) Liebman, fond aunt and cousin. Services Wednesday, December 28, 2005, 12 noon, at Temple Sholom of Chicago, 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the Ellen M. Liebman Fund at the Francis W. Parker School, 331 W. Webster Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. For further information please call: The Weinstein Funeral Home Chicago Chapel, 773-761-2400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 28, 2005.

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Bob Bensman

February 6, 2006

Steve and family,

May your loving memories bring you years of joy and happiness. Ellen

(your mom) was such an incredible person! May her values and presence

be with you always.

With love, respect, and admiration for each of you.

Bob Bensman and family

Kathy (Ambrose) Todd

February 1, 2006

I just heard the news of Ellens passing. Where have the years gone...Ellen and I were best friends in Junior High School and our freshman year at Franklin County. I practically lived at the Liebmans, they were my second family. Ellen was so bright and so funny...I always knew she would reach for the stars! My family moved to Berea in 1969 and our lives took different paths. My heart goes out to Ellen's friends and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

susan pullman

January 3, 2006

Dear Family and Friends Of Ellen,



I know ellen from emanuel cong. I think I met her at a women's weekend.



I instantly liked her. She was smart, nice, and had a big heart.



My heart goes out to you.



susan pullman

Mary Marks

January 3, 2006

Dear Steve, Jacob, Rebecca and Leah,

We were in Hawaii with Pam's family when we heard the tragic news.

There will long be an empty place in the lives of so many people Ellen touched.Her dignity and bravery were truly amazing.What an example she set--which is why you kids are so special.

We will see you soon. With Much Love, Mary and Mel

Tom & Deirdre Graziano

December 31, 2005

We are so sorry for your loss. Throughout the last two years, we would see Ellen walking on Mohawk with her family. The love and caring of the Liebman family was an inspiration to observe. She was a remarkable woman from a remarkable family.



Sincerely,

The Graziano Flemming and Sarafini families.

Mayor Isaac

December 29, 2005

We will all miss Ellen very much. From study groups in law school to vacations in Florida, she showed us her sense of humor and her love of the law.

Brian Snow

December 29, 2005

Dear Steve, Jacob, Rebecca and Leah,

My heartfelt condolences at the loss of your wife and mother. She was a remarkable woman and she will live on in all of you.

Debra Goodman

December 29, 2005

I did not know Ellen "up close and personally" in our high school years of the 70s here in Kentucky, but was an acquaintance through another friend of hers. She was a bright, charismatic person, whom one knew would accomplish much in her life. After reading her obituary, I can see she greatly succeeded--and then some.

Ellen obviously gave her all and made her parents very proud. My sincerest concerns to the family.



A Frankfort, Kentucky, friend,



Debra Beasley Goodman

Ralph Barnes

December 29, 2005

Our condolences to to the Liebman family on the passing of Ellen.



Ralph and Maryanna Barnes

Devorah Lowe Heyman

December 28, 2005

Steve, I was so sorry to hear of Ellen's death. My heartfelt condolences go to you and your children at this time of sorrow! I knew you at Emanuel Congregation.

Beth Jacoby-Deitch

December 28, 2005

To the Liebman Family:



It was my pleasure and honor to have known and served with Ellen on various committees at Francis Parker during the four years that my son attended school there. She was a source of courage and inspiration to us all, and throughout the duration of her illness maintained her grace, dignity and sense of humor. There is truly a hole in all of our hearts at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beth Jacoby, Ron Deitch and Jonathan Deitch (FWP '05)

Tom Rogers

December 28, 2005

To Steve and your family,

Your strength and consistent faith have been such a great inspiration to me as my family travels down such a similar road. May G-d's love and comfort be with you.

Sandra Hollingsworth

December 28, 2005

To the Liebman Family,



I'm the receptionist for Facing HIstory here in Chicago. It has been such a blessing to know Ellen. From my family to yours May HIS grace be upon you.

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