Grofman, Ilene age 70, beloved wife of Gerald for 50 years, loving mother of Linda (James) Sharp and Neal (Jessica) Grofman, adored grandmother of Nathan, Robbie and Bradley, dear sister of Melvin and Arthur Oster, aunt of many. Service Monday, June 25th, 11 a.m., at The Weinstein Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette. Interment Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lungevity Foundation. For info: 847-256-5700

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5 Entries
Ellen Tyack
July 11, 2007
Dear Gerry, Linda, Neal, Jim, and Jess and family
I am so glad that I had a chance to visit with Ilene last summer. What a great person she was...my thoughts are with you and Mel and Arthur..
Love
Ellen Cohen Tyack
Jennifer Penton
July 3, 2007
Dear Neal and Jessica,
Deepest sympathies and much love to you both.
Jennifer and Igor
Shirley Samp (Aunt of Gary Olson)
June 24, 2007
Dear Neil and family
I am sorry for the loss of your Mother. My deepest sympathy.
Janie and Jim Stewart
June 24, 2007
A wonderful woman, always smiling, always happy, always willing to help where needed. We'll miss her.
Thomas Sharp
June 23, 2007
My wife and I shared the pleasure of meeting Ilene many times over the years. She was a lovely person, very kind and thoughtful. She showed great love to her children, their spouses and grandchildren. She will be missed by all.
With love to all,
Thomas and Lisa Sharp
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