Phyllis Hartmann Obituary

Dear Gail, Julie and Alex,
Your family and mine (the Winners) were friends through Temple Beth-El back in the 60s. I just came across your mother's OB and am deeply saddened. I really can't find the words to express what is in my heart at this time, except to say how wonderful your family was and how fondly I remember our times together. I suddenly recall certain Hartmann moments: Alex's broken leg, the prism your father kept in his office, Hebrew lessons from Gail and her wedding...Tears are welling up. I would love to hear how you're all doing. Please accept my profound condolences. Phyllis was such a lovely, intelligent, warm and wonderful human being.

Dear Gail, Julie and Alex,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a very nice lady and deeply devoted to your dad and the family. May her memory be for a blessing.

Dear Hartman family, I love the quote about joy you included here. It truly evokes the infectious spirit of Phyllis, her joy in life, in nature, beauty and people. I feel blessed to have met her at Temple Israel, to sit behind her and Walter in services, wearing their beautiful hand-made-by-Phyllis tallits, and their obvious joy in each other, the prayers, and Jewish learning. She gave so much of herself, and opened her home to me and my family when my son was young. I remember the greenhouse, Walter's canes, her stories about England. We loved being with her, and I want to thank you for the beautiful service you held, the music, poems, loving memories you shared. You are a wonderful family, reflecting the many gifts Phyllis gave. My deep sympathy for your loss of this amazing woman. Robin Rich

To the Hartman family,

I knew your mother from JRC. I remember her great good will, her kindness, and her candor. May you be strengthened by memories of the love and respect she created in her lifetime.

Dear Hartmann family,
I knew your mother when she attended the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation in Evanston, Il. She was a lovely lady with a gracious spirit and always wonderful to talk to. May her memory always be a blessing.

Rebecca Rubin
Skokie, Illinois

Dear Gail, Julie and Alex,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I can still picture her running around Temple Beth-El and hear her voice and remember how supportive and encouraging she was. I trust that you and your families will gather strength from abundant memories of many good years and happy times shared together with your mother.
Shabbat shalom from Jerusalem,
Terry Cohen Hendin

Dear Gail, Julie, and Alex,

I've just read about the death of your mother, and want to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family. She was a great lady, and an active part of Temple Beth-El for so many years. May her memory always be a blessing and an inspiration to you and all who knew her.

Dear Gail, Julie and Alex,

I am so sorry about your mother. After she moved in with you, Julie, we were in touch for a while. I always enjooyed talking to her.

I hope you and your children are all well.

Love, Pam Deal