Lila Weinberg Obituary

Why didn't I know I asked myself when I saw that the Clarence Darrow annual Memorial on Sunday, March 13, 2011 was to be dedicated to the late Lila Weinberg. When I googled her name I saw that Lila had died when I was in St. Francis Hospital recovering from acute appendicitis that almost killed me in May 2010. Lila was an elegant, dedicated radical intellectual who would have loved to witness the current, ongoing uprising (and we hope, resurrection) of the union movement in Wisconsin.

I learned to know Lila at the Newberry Library when I was responsible for organizing the annual Bughouse Square Debates from 2004 until I retired as manager of public programming from the Newberry in May 2008 and spend more than half time in Lake Geneva where my husband, Patrick Quinn (former NU archivist, 1974-2008) was born and grew up. We still have a home in Evanston at 2018 Lincoln, and I know that at least one of her daughters lives in Evanston too.

Lila will live forever in the memories of those who were privileged to know her.

To Anita Weinberg ...
I learned just recently of your mother's passing, and I send my deep sympathy in your loss. I could see that you were very good to her and did your best to make her life comfortable.
I hope that she did not suffer much.

Joanna McGrath, Evanston, Illinois

To Wendy and the Weinberg family,
I send my deepest condolences on your loss. I did not know Lila Weinberg, but as a former Hyde Parker, know her community a little bit. Her many accomplishments and your family memories may be a comfort to you.

Wendy and Nat Rothman - dear friends for many years - I'm so sorry about the loss of your Mother, obviously a wonderful Mom and very accomplished Historian/Journalist. I'll be thinking of you on Sunday the 6th. Treasure your memories of her.

Hedy and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. May your mother's memory be a blessing to you.
In Cherub Friendship,

To the Weinberg family,
Your mother was a special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Dearest Weinberg Family,
Lila and Arthur were such a big part of my childhood..growing up in the same building. Though our "meetings" were mainly in the elevator...I'll never forget all the smiles they both brought to my life. With love, Geraldine (Ginger) Williams-Ashman

Dear Hedy and Weinberg Family, Lila was always a favorite of mine, I loved her and she was of course one of my mother Leah's best friends from childhood. Much love, Ron Royne

Dear Hedy, Anita and Wendy,
Your family's presence in my life is still felt daily. You and your parents were always very special to my family and their memory will remain in my heart always. I only wish that I could have visited with your mom in these late years. Much love and condolences from Arlene (Packer) Brennan and my brother, Gene Packer. (Nanette and Howard's children)

Dear Weinberg Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted to share with you some comforting words from God's word the bible. In the book of Revelation 21:1-4 we are given the promise that very shortly all pain, suffering and even death will be no more. This is because according to 1 John 4:8 "God is love."
I hope these few words will bring you comfort in the up coming days and weeks.

Dear Hedy, Anita and Wendy,
My mother (Rose Lieberman Beslow) and your mother were dearest of friends when they were girls, through high school and afterward. I remember when your dad came into her life - she brought him to Chicago before they were married to meet all her Chicago friends at my parents' 15th wedding anniversary. Lila (and Arthur as well) were very special people to me. Sending you sympathy and love, Faye Beslow Albert.

Dear Hedy and Weinberg family:
Our thoughts and sympathies are with you in your grief.

Dear Hedy and Weinberg family:
Our thoughts and sympathies are with you in your grief.

Dear Hedy, Anita, and Wendy,
Your parents and I were carrel neighbors at the Newberry Library in the 60s and 70s. Throught the big windows, we could see the Hancock going up, and in the big room we shared comments with many interesting researchers & scholars. Your parents were among the liveliest and kindest. They were wonderful people and you can be sure that many of us who were in the Newberry when they were have a warm glow of memory about them. God bless. Lenore Glanz

Anita, Wendy, Hedy--We shared so many, but not enough, good conversations and incidents, with Art & Lila. Their memories will live on with you, and us, and many more. Ash & Gloria

Dear Anita, Wendy, Hedy --- Words cannot express how much I loved your parents!!! When we flew your mother out to Vegas to surprise your father on his last Consumer Electronics Show, it was SO special!! I still miss him, and now I will miss your mother so much as well. God bless you all, and your families.
Judy (Fleming) Stephenson (retired PR Manager for RCA)

Dear Weinberg Family, Lila and you and your families are in our hearts. You are apart of our heart. Love , The Epton Family