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Linda Cohen Obituary

Cohen, Linda J. age 56, (nee Jacobs), beloved wife of Fred; loving mother of Jenny and Jessica Cohen. Graveside service Tuesday, 1 p.m., at Shalom Memorial Park, Rand and Wilke Roads, Arlington Heights. Contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan, Ste. 2015, Chicago, IL. 60602, would be appreciated. Info: The Weinstein Funeral Home North Shore Chapel, 847-256-5700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 28, 2006.

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Julio Gonzalez

November 29, 2024

Mrs. Cohen was my 3rd, 4th and 8th grade teacher at Carpenter school back in the 90's. I can honestly tell you that she really cared for her students as a loving mother. She called us her kids and she taught us about life at an early age.

Jenny and Jessica, I pray that you're both well and just know that you truly had an amazing mom!
May she continue to rest in peace.

Shari Du Boff

August 27, 2007

Dear Fred, Jenny, and Jessie,

Thank-you for sharing a terribly difficult day with me and letting me share it with you. I know this year will be better. My love and deepest caring for your welfare.

Shari

Shari Du Boff

August 24, 2007

Dear Fred, Jenny and Jessica,

What a year! Linda would be so very proud of her family. You made it through the first year with such dignity and grace. I miss her every single day, so I cannot even imagine what it has been like for the Cohen family! I wish you health and happiness and an easier time as the days go by. Your wife and mother was a MOST special person! I will love her and miss her till the day I see her again!
Thoughts of love and caring to the most special people in her life.
Shari

The Scandora's

June 19, 2007

Dear Fred, Jessica and Jenny, As a full year is coming close I can't tell you how many times I picked up that phone to call Linda. She was my conversation everynight on my way home. She was the most positive thing in our lives and so many others. Again what a legacy to leave behind. What a wonderful life she lead and how many people she touched with her kindness and words of widsom. She truthly was a wonderful person and you all should be proud of her, Myself Bobby and Lexi, Staci and Lauren miss her so much.
Love to all of you

Barbara Selvaggio

June 16, 2007

Dear Fred
I was thinking about Linda today when she assisted Dr Stuebener, the only female oral surgeon around, in extracting my four impacted wisdom teeth. Not only was Linda super efficient as she was in everything she did, she also became my caretaker. For five days I stayed with her at her parents' place as Linda administered my painkillers, kept a hot water bottle for both sides of my face and forced me to drink milkshakes. I was really in bad shape and no one could have given me better care. I was 21 and Linda was 22. How the years have flown but not the memories! I really miss her. What a caring, intelligent and well-loved human being
I know you are hurting and sweet memories sometimes make us hurt more but they help keep her vividly alive in our hearts
Have a wonderful Fathers Day. After all, she made you a Daddy!

Much love to you, Jenny and Jessica
Barbara (Cibelli Zivkovic Selvaggio) I don't use the first two but just so you know it's me

Fred Cohen

June 15, 2007

Dear Linda,
I cry for you every day. I find life so hard without you. I miss you so bad, I wish I could be with you to eternity.
I ove you so much, I can't bear it. I can't say goodbye.
Love Bear

Lisa Schranz

September 8, 2006

Dear Jessica

I was very sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Patty Fanella

September 4, 2006

Dear Jenny,



We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We have very fond memories of your mother and were heartbroken when we heard the news. We have been thinking about you and your family non-stop, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.



We will always remember her with love - she was very sweet, funny, and an incredibly warm person who always made us feel so welcome in her home. It was no secret just how special she was. Again, our hearts are with you during this time and always.



Much Love,

Mike and Patty Fanella

Barbara Selvaggio

August 31, 2006

Dear Fred, Jenny and Jessica,

How she cherished you all! Losing Linda was losing a very dear friend. Since 1970 Linda and I had a special relationship that lasted throughout the years. In college we talked all day, after graduation, everyday and as we "grew up" not as often. But whether I called her or she called me, after over thirty years our conversations would pick up where they ended, perhaps six months to a year prior. She was so proud of all of you. She was a true and loyal friend who asked for little and gave so much in support, laughter and love. Linda was the best teacher, not one of the best teachers, but the best teacher I have ever known. She made her students learn, respect and value life. She made everyone who knew her do the same.I miss her and mourn her tremendously. She was truly a gem, an inspiration and lover of life and all its beauty

With my deepest sympathy and love,

Barbara Selvaggio (Cibelli) and Lauren and Matthew Zivkovic

The Scandora's

August 31, 2006

Dear Fred,Jenny and Jessica,

We are very sorry for your loss. We are loss for words She was an amazing person If you can look back and see all the lives she has touch and just from her touch made them better what a legency she leaves behind. And as long as we have our memories she will always be with us. My girls called her MaMa Cohen and she would say yes thats me. What a amazing person she was and will truly be missed by many.

Mary Pendergast

August 30, 2006

Dear Jenny,Jessica,and Fred,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Linda always had a great story to tell and enjoyed a good laugh. She was so proud of you, her family.I'm glad I was able to share some time with Linda recently after not seeing her for a few years.Her love of life should be an inspiration to us all.

My most profound condolences.

Wayne Goldman

August 30, 2006

Fred: Linda was a wonderful person, very upbeat and wouldn't take crap from anyone. I knew her as "Cubs", not for the team, but for her last name. She will be missed but more importantly, remembered.

Lisa Paradis (D'Angelo)

August 30, 2006

To the Cohen Family,



I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.



Lisa D'Angelo

Adriane BERNSTEIN

August 30, 2006

Dear Fred and Girls; So sorry to hear of your loss...Each time I saw Linda she was so upbeat and caring...what a wonderful legacy...Thinking of you...Fondly, Adriane (Harris) & Marv Bernstein

Kim Loding-Fisher

August 30, 2006

Dear Fred, Jennie and Jessica~

I am so very sorry for your loss. Linda was an amazing woman with a big heart. She was loving and caring and to the point and those are all the things I loved about her. She will be remembered through our conversations. Love,

Jacki Unger

August 29, 2006

My deepest condolences to your family. Linda was such a fun person. I am sorry that she is gone.

Jack Klein

August 29, 2006

I haven't seen Linda in 30 years and when I heard about her passing it touched my heart. She was a very nice girl. My heartfelt condolences to her family.

Shari Du Boff

August 29, 2006

Dear Fred, Jenny and Jessie,

What a wonderful tribute to your Mom, that she has left a void in so many peoples lives. She was a very special person. Someone to truly admire. What a trouper! She would take one blow after another and talk about how she was "The Luckiest Girl In The World". Her greatest accomplishment was the creation of two talented, creative, caring, nurturing, and beautiful daughters. Her luckiest day was meeting up with "Bear", her best friend and solemate. ("FREEEEEEEEDDD will you rub my back?") And there he was the dutiful hubby, rubbing and rubbing and oh how she loved to get rubbed! How will we get through this? One day at a time! We are in this together and forever! "Romy" will be greatly missed! Love, Shari and Robert

barry levin

August 28, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Anne Hanhart

August 28, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of Linda's death. Although I haven't seen Linda in many years, I have many wonderful memories of her. Jenny & Renee were good friends in grade school and we spent many fun days together with our girls. My deepest sympathies to Fred, Jenny & Jessica.

Susann DuBoff

August 28, 2006

Dear Fred, Jenny and Jessica,


I am so sorry to hear about Linda's passing. Linda was a kind and gentle person, warm and caring. I send my deepest sympathy to you and your daughters.

Victor Gramza

August 28, 2006

Dear Fred, Jenny and Jessica,


Our deepest sympathy at your time of loss. We will always remember the good times at the townhouses.


Victor, Missi, Jason, Andy and Aleks Gramza

Andrea & Tommy Rataiczyk

August 28, 2006

To the Cohen Family:


Linda was such a wonderful, warm, and caring person, who will be missed greatly. She was always there with a listening ear, a story to brighten your day, and something new to teach you. She has touched our lives in so many ways and will live on in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies go out to you.

Jon Kimsey

August 28, 2006

Linda was one of the finest teachers I knew at Carpenter. She was a wonderful friend, and she will be missed terribly. I will always remember her terrific sense of humor. My prayers are with you all.

Steve & Nancy Goetz

August 28, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Devora Glazer

August 28, 2006

Dear Fred, Jenny, Jessica

My sincere and deepest sympathy go out to all of you at this most difficult time. Linda was a sweet wonderful lovely lady. May you take that with you in the days and years to come.

Your neighbor

Devora, Allen, Jaret, Mitchell and Sara Glazer

Candy Loding

August 28, 2006

Fred and Family,



Our prayers are with you at this time. Linda was full of life and I will always celebrate her life with conversation. We will miss her greatly.

Marilyn & Marty Lipson

August 28, 2006

Fred, Jenny & Jessica





Linda was a wonderful, generous and carrying person. She thought of everyone before herself.


We are very sorry for your loss.

eugene goldberg

August 28, 2006

we will miss her greatly, she was a good friend.fred,our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. THE GOLDBERG FAMILY

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