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Rose Ellen "Elly" Ripp

Rose Ripp Obituary

Ripp, Rose Ellen "Elly" age 78, of Northbrook, on June 11, 2005, cherished wife of 57 years and beloved friend of Jerry, devoted mother of Bartley of Tacoma, WA, Edward and Brian (Abbe) of Chicago, dear daughter of the late Florence and Samuel W. Hepps of Pittsburgh, PA. Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and M.A. from Northeastern University. Substitute teacher in North Shore schools. Religious teacher at North Shore Congregation Israel and Congregation Solel. Volunteered at the Field Museum of Natural History in the Pawnee Earth Lodge for 25 years, Glenbrook Hospital for 15 years and many Jewish charities. Leader of many book discussion groups and an avid reader. Service Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Weinstein Funeral Home North Shore Chapel, 111 Skokie Boulevard, Wilmette. Interment Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Memorials may be made to Chicago Planned Parenthood or the Council for Jewish Elderly. Funeral information 847-256-5700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 12 to Jun. 14, 2005.

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Marlys Badzin

July 1, 2005

I have very fond memories and delicious recipes from "Mother". My thoughts are with the entire Ripp family.

Donald Colfer

June 14, 2005

My deepest sympathy and sorrow for your loss. Don Colfer - Mission Hills- Tuesdays at Northfield Library.

George &Shirley berliant

June 14, 2005

Our deepest symphathys at your loss

Barbara & Sam Greisdorf

June 14, 2005

Our sympathy to the Ripp family. We were volunteers with Elly for years at Glenbrook Hospital--we so looked forward to seeing her everyweek. She was a wonderful person, we will miss her.

Bryan Ripp

June 13, 2005

I remember to this very day when Mrs. Ripp was my substitute teacher in my math class back in the late 70's. I remember for two reasons. One, she had the same last name as mine, and a son with the same first name, and two, she was very nice sub. My heartfelt condolence to the Ripp family.

Bob & Dee Siegel

June 12, 2005

Heartfelt sympathy to Jerry and family.

Ira Brichta

June 12, 2005

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO RIPP FAMILY ON THIS TERRIBLE NEWS. WHILE WE HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN A LONG TIME, WE THINK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WONDERFUL DINNERS WE HAD TOGETHER. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. VIVIAN AND IRA

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Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home

111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL 60091

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