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Nancy Gerson Obituary

Gerson, Nancy (nee Hopkins), age 94, beloved wife for 53 years to Isak Gerson. Loving mother to Susan Haskins Doloff, son-in-law Steven Doloff and the late Amy. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to The Woman's Board of the Art Institute of Chicago, Anshe Emet Synagogue or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 8, 2018.

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July 10, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss.
May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

July 9, 2018

She was beautiful inside and out.

July 9, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you during this difficult time. Ann

July 9, 2018

I send my thoughts and sympathy to Isaak and family for Nancy. She was a pillar for the Classical Art Society.
Mary Seyfarth

Bonnie Pritchard

July 9, 2018

Dear Isaak,

Jim and I send our sympathy and will always remember what a lovely and special person Nancy was. I knew on the Woman's Board of the Art Institute for forty years.

Our best to you and the family,
Bonnie Pritchard

MR

July 9, 2018

May you celebrate a life well lived and cherish the wonderful memories you created over the years. God offers you his loyal love to comfort you during this sad period of your life.

July 9, 2018

May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. My condolences for your loss. Isaiah 61:1.

Barbara Florio-Graham

July 8, 2018

I knew Nancy when I was a teacher at the Latin School of Chicago. Her daughter, Susan, was one of my most brilliant students, and I remember Nancy as a loving and supportive mother.

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