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Gertrude Brostoff Obituary

Brostoff, Gertrude "Trudy" (nee Reisberg), age 86, beloved wife of Ben C. Brostoff for 64 years, loving mother of Fred (Shelly) Brostoff, Dan (Diana) Brostoff and Janice (Eric) Henry, adoring grandmother of Alan (Merydith) Brostoff, Jennifer (Brian) Kramer, Kevin Brostoff, David and Drew Cardaci, Sarah and Jacob Henry, Lisa (Troy) Grossman, and Dina (Douglas) Borchardt, caring great-grandmother of Hannah, Evan, Ethan, Aria, and Zechariah, dear sister of Ira (Barbara) and Norman (the late Corrine) Eichner. Services Tuesday, 2 p.m., at Temple Chai, 1670 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be made to Temple Chai or the American Cancer Society, 820 Davis St., Suite 340, Evanston, IL 60201. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 9, 2007.

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helen gebler

June 3, 2007

Dear Fred and Shelley,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom, Fred. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Love,
Helen Gebler

Richard and Janet Goldin

April 23, 2007

deepest sympathy from the Goldin family

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