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Joan Jaffe Obituary

Jaffe, Joan L. (nee Liss), 58, a travel agent and Past President of Infants' Aid, dearly beloved wife of Dr. Harry Jaffe, devoted mother of Michael (Anise) Jaffe and Blair (Joshua) Klein, loving grandmother of Chloe, Joseph and Payton Klein, dear sister of Jeffrey (Patricia) Liss, fond aunt of Barbara and Debra, adored cousin of Judith and Dr. Julian Ullman, Stacey (Jeffrey) Balkansky, Meredith (Fiancee Richard Weintraub) Ullman, Joan is survived by many cherished nieces and nephews, daughter of the late Clara (nee Forgash) and Ben Liss. Funeral services Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Joan's name to Infants' Aid, 3150 N. Lake Shore Dr., #4-A, Chicago, IL 60657, would be appreciated. Info: Piser Funeral Services 847-679-4740

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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Jim & Margaret Rau

March 5, 2005

Dear Dr. Jaffe,



Margaret and I are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, Joan. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you all in our daily thoughts and prayers. God bless.



Love,

Craig and Teri Colmar

February 16, 2005

Dear Harry and family,

We are saddened to hear of the loss of Joan. May your heart be filled with memories of your wonderful life together and may you find peace in them.

Our most sincere condolences.

Craig and Teri Colmar

Susannah Spiess M.D.

February 16, 2005

Dear Dr. Jaffe and Family,



My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers our with you.

Rachel Jacobsohn

February 13, 2005

Dear Harry, Pat and Jeff,

From AZ on the internet I can send my sincerest condolences. Know that across the miles my heart and healing wishes are with you and the rest of the clan.

Hugs, Rachel

sharlene ortega

February 11, 2005

Dr. Jaffe,



I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kristi Macdonald and Family

February 11, 2005

Michael:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May it help to know how many people share your sorrow and stand with you in your time of need. We pray that your many beautiful memories will give you strength at this difficult time.

Becky & David Allen

February 11, 2005

Dr. Jaffe,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Joan was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marlene & Marshall Hirshman

February 11, 2005

We are sorry about your recent loss. We will remember Joan fondly. May all your good memories help you at this time.

John & Kathy Weinstein

February 10, 2005

Dear Dr. Jaffe,



Kathy & I want you to know how sorry we were to learn of you wife's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family, and trust that time and faith will help ease the pain, and that you'll find strength as a family.

Robert Levin

February 9, 2005

Dear Harry, Jeff & Pat,



I share a small part of your grief at Joan's untimely passing, and I'm truly sorry I can't be there to help console you.



With Love,

Bobby

ELFRIEDE SPIESS

February 9, 2005

Dear Dr. Jaffe and family



My husband and I extend our sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved wife. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Sarah Wozniak (Saavedra)

February 8, 2005

Blaire and family...so sorry about your mom. I lost my mom Jan 5 and fatherinlaw Feb 4...words can't explain how my heart goes out to you and especially your children. My prayers are with you. Sarah (Saavedra)

Larry Ter Molen

February 8, 2005

Dear Harry,



We were so saddened to learn about the death of your wife. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.



Edna and Larry Ter Molen

Jane McMasters

February 8, 2005

Michael & Anise



My sincerest sympathies. May you both, and your family, find comfort, peace, and strength, as your dear mother walks in heaven with our Lord Jesus.

Violet Schwenke

February 8, 2005

Michael and Anise,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family for you loss.

Gerald & Susan Hodel

February 8, 2005

Dr. Jaffe & Family: Our deepest

sympathy to you and your family.

Our thoughts and support are with you all. May you find peace and

comfort in the many wonderful, loving memories you have shared together.

Carol Ivy

February 8, 2005

Dear Dr. Jaffe,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great loss.

With deepest sympathy,

Carol Ivy

Dr. David & Marilyn Winchester

February 8, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go with you and your family in this difficult time after Joan's passing. Thank God that the memories endure.

Cher' Le Lievre

February 8, 2005

I realize that no words can help to ease the loss you are bearing but I wanted you to know that you are all very close in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of those around you support your precious family through these most difficult days.

Marjorie Prasse

February 8, 2005

Dr Jaffe and family,

My condolances to all of you at this time of your loss. My prayers are with all of you during this time of grieving.



Fondly, Marj

Lynn Swiercz

February 8, 2005

Dear Family of Joan,

I am so sorry for your loss. We will all greatly miss her smile and positive attitude she always brought to each of us daily. I know she loved her family very much. Keep her close in your memories and you will be comforted. With sincere sympathies.

Dov Marteney and Family

February 8, 2005

Michael,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your family is in our prayers and we hope that you find comfort and peace.

Brigette Miller

February 8, 2005

Dr. Jaffe and Family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Joseph & Kelly Swenson

February 8, 2005

Our condolences to your family.

Peggy King

February 8, 2005

Dr Jaffe and family,

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult and sad time in your lives. Know also that if there is anything that anyone in your ENH family can do to support you, we would be honored to do so.



Peggy

Frances Sutz Brown

February 8, 2005

Dear Harry, Blair and Michael,



I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with each of you.



With love,

Dave & Carrie Carreon

February 7, 2005

Dear Michael jaffe,

We are so sorry to hear about your mom passing away, our hearts are filled with great sympathy for you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers and may God bless you and your family.



Love, Dave & Carrie

Helene & Leonard Raifman

February 7, 2005

Our love and support to you at this most difficult time.



We remember Joan with love.

Roberta & Hubert Kreplick

February 7, 2005

Dear Harry,Blair,and Michael,

With sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved wife and mother, Joan. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Lucille Stern

February 7, 2005

Joan and I shared a computer station at the travel agency - for too short of a time. She was so excited about the birth of her twin grandchildren. I'm glad she got to see them before her illness took over. She was a lovely, sweet, and sincere person and made my life better for having known her.

Bob & Maryellen Mackey

February 7, 2005

Our Sincere Sympathy & God's blessings, Bob & Maryellen Mackey

Fran Phipps

February 7, 2005

Michael,

I am very sorry for your loss at this time. You and your family are in my thoughts.



Fondly,



Fran Phipps

John Mulholland

February 7, 2005

To the entire Jaffe family:



My deepest condoenceses on your loss. Michael I know what your're going thru. Hang tough.



Love,

John Mulholland

Michele Benson

February 7, 2005

Michael & Family:

I was very sorry to hear of your enormous loss. I can only imagine how difficult this is for such a close family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God surround your family with comfort and love during this time of sadness.



Michele Benson

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