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Lillian Corey Obituary


Corey, Lillian Ruth (nee Rasof), age 86, of Skokie, beloved wife and best friend for 66 years of Howard, loving and wonderful mother of Ronald (Catherine), Susan (Richard) Smith, Phyllis (David) Beasley and Nancy Tomback, adored grandma of Joshua (Emily Grayson) and Vanessa Corey, Laura, Daniel (Bethany Rivard) and Jamie (Eric Pierce) Smith, David (Susie) and Rachel (fiancé Mike Reinhart) Olefsky and Jarrett Tomback, proud great-grandmother of Sage Amara Smith and Sadie Gray Corey, cherished sister of Dr. Bernard, Dr. Elvin (Betty) and Marshall (Sharon) Rasof and the late Matilda Sokal, treasured aunt, great-aunt and friend of many who loved her. Service Monday, 1:00 p.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Westlawn Cemetery, Norridge. Lillian was the first Chicago SPAR (United States Coast Guard) during WW II. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Susan G. Komen, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60631. Info The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director 847-478-1600.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2009.

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June 20, 2009

It's taken quite some time to write. It takes forever to believe the ones we love, we can no longer touch. It also takes some searching to realize that they are always with us because their legacy is eternal, their lessons part of our soul and their selfless love always in our hearts.

It is most evident that the entire Corey clan, a most special, loving, closeknit family continues to maintain the values and strength they learned from Lil. You have learned so well from the best of the best teacher.

Your smiles, zest for life, beauty and brains light up the world. This does not happen by chance but by love.

I feel blessed to have come to know Lil through all of you and to be in some small way a part of the Corey family.

With love, heartfelt sympathy and friendhip,

The Greenbaum Family

Daniel Gutman

January 9, 2009

Phyllis, Just returned to town to hear the sad news about the passing of Lillian. I have many fond memories of time spent together at your house with your Mom & Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Michelle Ziff

January 6, 2009

Our Dearest Lil,

You will be and already are greatly missed by many. You have been like family to me and my family, especially Garrett, for 20 years. We have such great memories of you just sitting with cocktail in hand, kvelling over your Jarrett and my Garrett as they entertained you. They didn't have to do much.

And your cooking...oy, nobody could ever forget all the delicious creations that you mastered.

You were married to a man that defines what a devoted husband and best friend really is.

You successfully raised four incredible children who in turn, gave you smart, beautiful and loving grandchildren... lots of them. How fortunate for you (and them) to have been able to share in the joy and excitement of your grandchildrens' weddings and even the births of a couple great-grandchildren.

You lived a long and happy life surrounded by a close, loving, and devoted family.

We are all thankful that you are at peace now. You will be in our hearts forever and cause many smiles as we remember the great times spent with you.

You will always be around as Nancy, along with your other children, have inherited some of your best qualities.

with love and sadness,

Michelle Ziff

Robert Friedman

January 5, 2009

Howard, the entire Friedman family offers their deepest sympathies in the loss of your wife and best friend.

To the rest of the family the Friedman boys offer their sincere sympathies as well. Bob, Burt, Loren

Sandra Pakin

January 5, 2009

We were saddened to read about Lil's death. We think of her fondly every time we use the embroidered tablecloths she encouraged our mother Estelle to make when she was ill. Love, Sandy Preis Pakin, Sherwin, Scott, and Stacy.

Lill, "hanging in there," with her Mother, Sister and brothers

January 5, 2009

Adele Gorenstein

January 4, 2009

May the good memories sustain all of you in this very difficult time. Your Mother will be with you forever.
My deepest condolences

Jeffrey & Leslie GERSTEN

January 4, 2009

Our thoughts are with you on the next step of your journey. To have lived and be loved by so many is a testament to your enduring spirit that lives with so many lives you have touched. To know you as Aunt Lil with no relation other than friendship holds a special place with the Gersten Family. Thank you for all the love and special moments we have shared over the years.

mic cagney

January 4, 2009

She is a treasure, pure and simple . . . she will never be a loss. A mother by whom all others will be measured, her spirit is so strong she will endure.

The deepest love in my heart to all.

Four generations of RASOF/COREY Women

January 4, 2009

Four generations of Rasof Women

January 4, 2009

Sandy & Richard Levy

January 4, 2009

Nancy and family,

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. May time heal your broken heart and may the joys and wonderful times spent through the years with your mother become blessed memories.

Helene Olefsky

January 4, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Helene and Mark Olefsky

Nancy Tomback

January 4, 2009

MOM, YOU ARE AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE ANGEL WHO WATCHES OVER US - I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, NANCY

Barbara & Peter Kimball

January 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your wonderful memories comfort and stay with you forever. "Aunt Lil", her voice, her laugh, and her love will always be cherished.
Our deepest sympathies.

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