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Esther Schulman Obituary
Schulman, Esther N. age 91, of Chicago, Chairman of The Eli's Cheesecake Company and a founder, with her late husband, Eli M. Schulman of Eli's the Place for Steak where Eli created his now famous cheesecake. Graduate of Marshall High School, Esther was actively involved in the daily operations of Eli's, welcoming customers nightly after Eli passed away in 1988. Esther was supportive of many charities including Woman's American ORT, the Jewish Institute for the Blind and the Eli M. Schulman Playground/Seneca Park Committee. Loving mother and mentor of her only child, Marc (Maureen), devoted grandmother of Haley, Kori, and Elana, devoted sister of the late Lillian Ades, Morris Nettis, and Sophie Goodman, and devoted daughter of the late Isadore and Sadie Nettis. Funeral and entombment Thursday, 12:00 Noon at Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwestern Memorial Foundation, 251 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL, 60611 or the Happiness Club c/o Wright College, 4300 North Narragansett, Chicago, IL 60634. For info: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 847-255-3520 
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The Glicken Family
September 7, 2009
Dear Maureen & Marc,
On behalf of my entire family, we are truly saddened by your loss. On any given day or night at Eli's Steakhouse - The Place for Steaks - Esther (Mrs. personality) would meet and greet people often strangers and make them feel especially welcomed! Because of the tourism Eli's saw she was a special Ambassador for Chicago.
Her fabulous charm and beauty will be missed by those of us who were lucky enough to know her.
Her legacy lives on through you... her family. She is now reunited with Eli and that is one heck of a dinner party! We have all lost a very special person. Our prayers are with you knowing how difficult this time must be.
Love,
Janice Berman
September 4, 2009
Marc and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family on the loss of your mother. I had known your mother for many years being Lilyan Harris's niece. Your mother was a strong, intelligent businesswoman as well as a loving mother. She will be missed by many.
Chicago HS for Ag Sciences
September 3, 2009
Dear Marc,
We are so very sorry about the loss of your mother. Your parents were both pillars of the community; Chicago is a better place because of them. Any American serviceman or any hungry person was welcome to a free meal. That’s the kind of people they were. Their legacy lives on and that light will never go out. It lives on through you as exemplified in your generosity and dedication and how much you do for others. Our school is a better place because of your hard work and selflessness.
Deepest condolences from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
Alan Lezak
September 2, 2009
Marc, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Be fulfilled by the good memories and the perpetuation of your mother's and father's life through you and your family. It is wonderful to see the accomplishments and the goodness that a family can bring the greater community. May your mom rest in peace.
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frank sullivan
September 2, 2009
dear mark, sally and i were saddened to learn of the death of your dear mother.we think back to all those happy times we spent with her and your father. you and your family have our best wishes always.
sincerely
frank sullivan
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