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Hannah Samuels Obituary

Samuels, Hannah Sue age 86, lifelong resident of the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago and long-time teacher at LaSalle Language Academy, Hannah was very active with the Old Town Triangle Association and contributed greatly to the success and prominence of the Old Town Art Fair, making it a summertime tradition in the City of Chicago. Beloved sister of Marie (John) Forti, Abe (Katharine) Samuels and the late Sam Samuels, devoted aunt of Lynn, Stacey, Scott, Michael, Nickie, Mark, David, Bruce and Anita and many great nieces and nephews, close friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral service Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Carter-Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 4950 Pratt Ave., Skokie, IL 60077. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carter-Westminster United Presbyterian Church. Service info., 847-675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2004.

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RONALD MILCO

May 25, 2025

SUE SAMUELS WAS A VERY WISE PERSON I APPRECIATED LISTENING TO HER WISDOM FROM THE TIME I ATTENDED CHURCH., MY MOTHER ENJOYED HER CONVERSATION , AT CHURCH AS WELL, GOD BLESS YOU

RONALD MILCO

November 16, 2024

Sue Samuels a very nice lady, we attended the same church, I recall her and my mother would have long phone conversations , they enjoined there many phone conversations, God Bless Ronny Milco

Gary Hicks

June 3, 2004

Ms. Samuels was my science teacher and the aunt of one of my sister's closest friends. I cannot think of LaSalle School without thinking of her. She was a truly remarkable woman. My condolences to Stacey and the rest of the family on their great loss.

Arthur Susman

June 3, 2004

It has been some time since I visited with Abe or Sue. Sue was a marvelous lady and loved by all. My condolences to her family.

Donna Schulze

June 2, 2004

Ms. Samuels was my grade school teacher and a neighbor. We both have lived in the Old Town Triangle all of our lives, there will be a great void in our neighborhood.

sue alexamder

June 2, 2004

i was a friend of hanna sue at the old town art classes.



shw was a wonderfully generous person.



my condolences to her family



sue alexander

Mirian Andrade

June 1, 2004

Ms.Samuals was my 7th grade science teacher and a great influence in my life, I will never forget her. I became a nurse because of her. I was very sorry to hear of her passing. Sincerely,

Mirian Andrade

Mary Ann Clancy

June 1, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Hannah Sue's family, whom she often spoke of with pride and love. Hannah Sue was a friend through our membership in Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. Her dedication to the society was most admiral. I will treasure her friendship.

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