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Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave.

Harwood Heights, Illinois

Sheila Brodsky Obituary

Sheila Brodsky, lost her fight with cancer on Nov. 6, 2006, beloved wife of J.J. Bittenbinder; loving mother of Lisa Marie Brodsky; beloved daughter of the late Monnie and Betty Gordon; dear sister of Bruce and Richard (Vivian Vahlberg) Gordon; fond aunt of Alexander, Brady and Ross Gordon; loved by a large extended family. At the time of her death, she was Vice President of ABN AMRO. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, Friel Funeral Directors, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment private. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-3410; www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Sheila Brodsky

21 Entries

Greg Pranski

October 5, 2007

Lisa,
I am very sorry to learn of your mothers' passing at this late date. Your mother, uncles and I grew up together. My mother and your grandmother were very good friends. Over the years I lost touch with the family but have always held deep affection for all in my heart. Your poetry to your mom is just beautiful, she shall never be forgotten. (I'll never forget your grandmothers chocolate chip cookies either!) Please pass on my best to Bruce and Rick.

Sandie Rozdilsky

January 17, 2007

JJ and Lisa,

I was a friend of Sheila's at the bank. I just asked someone how Sheila was doing and got the sad news. My husband, Jeff, and I send our sincere condolences.
Many times Sheila and I worked with each other over the phone on bank conversions. One day at "Emil's" someone who knew we had never met face-to-face made Sheila talk and immediately I knew it was her. It was great to finally meet her. She even advised me to "ask for the moon" and now I am still working for the bank but telecommuting from Arizona.
She was great! What a laugh and smile. She will always be with you. Hope you find some comfort in that.

Sandie (Riordan) Rozdilsky

November 23, 2006

J.J.

My thoughts are with you.

-Semper Fidelis

Corporal Hemmerling

Rebecca Houston

November 16, 2006

My deepest sympathies to you, I was so saddened by the news. My memories of family get-togethers with Shiela are vivid and wonderful. She will be greatly missed.

Rebecca (Klein) Houston (granddaughter of Katherine Gordon Withall, eldest daughter of Robin Withall Klein)

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Alan Mutter

November 11, 2006

We join in your grief and are sorry we cannot be there to lend our support at this tragic time.

Deep condolences and warm regards,

Lynn St. Albus, Alan Mutter & Family

Jessica Reuschlein

November 11, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss Lisa Marie

Cheryl & Jay Swearingen

November 10, 2006

J.J. - Jay and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you and to the entire Bittenbinder family. There really are no words to express our sorrow and sadness upon learning the news of Sheila's passing. We will remember her always as a beautiful woman with a generous, loving spirit, great laugh and incredible smile. Gone way too soon, she will be missed. And to you my friend, a very wise and spiritual man recently said to me, "Just love 'em, because in the end...LOVE...is all we really need." I know Sheila was surrounded by you and many others who loved her. I trust that is all she really needed. Our prayers are with you J.J. Love, Cheryl and Jay

Patrick Maslanka

November 10, 2006

Sorry for your loss John.

John Schmidt

November 10, 2006

JJ
Barbara and I wish to extend our sympathies to you and your entire family at your loss. Please be comforted in the thought that her suffering has ended and she is at rest.
John J. Schmidt & Barbara S Smith

Stephanie Klein

November 10, 2006

I am so sad to learn of Sheila's lost battle with cancer. I have very fond memories of Sheila and Lisa at family gatherings in years past (I am the granddaughter of Kathryn Gordon Withall, and the daughter of Sheila's late cousin, Robin Withall Klein). My thoughts are with you.

Alex Bledsoe

November 10, 2006

JJ, you and Sheila always went out of your way to make me feel welcome in your home, and gave me many fond memories; you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Grossen & Alvin J Gmur

November 9, 2006

JJ, Our thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time. If you need anything let us know.

Denise Piper

November 9, 2006

Dearest John Joseph,

Our warmest love, our deepest sadness. The ride in the pickup. The girls had to approve. Bon fires, split pea soup and home baked bread. I will make the Chocolate Éclairs this year. Sheila would like that.

Love,
Denise Piper & Joe Hemmerling
Monroe, Wisconsin

Laura Day

November 9, 2006

J.J., you are in our thoughts and
prayers. How we enjoyed the many
hours that we spent with you and
Sheila. Her warmth and laughter
will be missed by us all. Sheila
had true character and outstanding
courage. What a tremendous loss to
her loving family and her devoted
friends.
Laura Day & Brian Durack

Dale Wozniak

November 9, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I extend my deepest sympathy to the entire family.
I know you have many beautiful memeories to comfort,guide and sustain you. I myself remember many family gatherings sitting with Sheila. She was always a joy to be around.

Dale Shapiro Wozniak -

(granddaughter or Celia Gordon Faber, daughter of Lois Faber Shapiro, sister of Andra Shapiro Snowsky and Cheryl Shapiro Adams)

andra snowsky

November 9, 2006

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

Lois and Arthur Shapiro

November 9, 2006

Cousins Lois and Arthur send our deepest synpathy to the family.
We will miss her sparkeling personality

Mariann Giudice

November 9, 2006

JJ, My deepest sympathy on your loss. I had the pleasure with working with Sheila for the past 4 years. What a wonderful person - I will miss her. She is in a much better place than we can ever imagine. May God be with you now and always.

Elissa Siegel

November 9, 2006

I have known Shelia for many years. I have never met someone who smiled so much. She was so happy with her life. She adored her daughter Lisa, and husband JJ. She was very loving and always had wisdom to give. Her presence alone made you happy. She will be missed so much. My prayers go out to her daughter and husband. She will never be forgotten.

Mike and Becca (Beth) Piper

November 9, 2006

J.J. and Family: Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. If there is anything we can do, let us know. Sheila will be missed. God bless!

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

November 9, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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