Chortek, Doris (Nee Hersh ) March 29, 2014, age 89 years, of Milwaukee. Predeceased by her parents, Attoney Emil and Mary A. Hersh; her husband Samuel K. Chortek; her aunt, Betty Arnovitz of Marinette, WI, her brothers, Attorney Frederick Hersh and Attorney Robert L. Hersh. Survived by many loving relatives including her sisters-in-law Sandra (the late Robert) Hersh and Sharon (the late Bernard) Chortek, Elaine (the late Peter) Chortek of San Diego, CA, and brother-in-law Irving Chortek. Special nephews, Thomas (Patti) Barkin, Eugene, OR and Robert (Cathy) Barkin, Bethesda, MD; her grandchildren Michael, Emily and Lena Barkin, Melissa (David) Scheinfeld. Nephews and nieces, Nancy (Yale) Freiman, Patty (Dr. Ray) Fedderly, Attorney Leonard Hersh, Laura (Morris) Weisman, Susan (Andrew Appel) Hersh, Susan (Lee) Ullman, Steven (Erin) Chortek, Susan (Eric) Weisman, Robert (Kim) Chortek, Richard Perelman, Bruce (Janis) Perelman, Peter Hersh, Eric (Linda) Hersh, Sara Chapman of Boulder, CO, Mark Hersh of Stockholm, Sweden and many other beloved family and friends. A graduate of Shorewood High School and Northwestern University, she earned a Master's Degree from Marquette University in Speech and Drama. A highly respected community leader and activist, Chortek served on numerous boards as a chair or officer, and her leadership benefited more than 50 nonprofit organizations. Funeral services 1:30 PM Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun, 2020 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. Interment Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 S. Hawley Ct., Milwaukee. Memorial gifts to Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun; Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Attn: Samuel K. and Doris Hersh Chortek Fund, 101 W. Pleasant St. Suite 210, Milwaukee, WI 53212; or Jewish Family Services, 1300 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 are appreciated.
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I am going to miss Doris at Emanu'El and around town. She was a great philanthropist and leader.
Susie Stein
Susie Stein
April 2, 2014
Doris was one of the very few genuinely "real" people that I ever knew. I enjoyed being her Mosaic partner and already miss her.
Johnnie Morris
April 2, 2014
Dori and my mother, Margi Flanagan, helped start the lcoal branch of Job Corp. together in Milwaukee back in the early 60's. When I was a child I remember visitng the office on 6th Street and meeting this wonderful lady named Mrs Chortek. This was one of many non-profits that Dori was extensively involved with that had such a positive impact on ao many people. I met Dori again when I became involved at the Skylight Music Theatre where she also was involved. It was a blessing to see Dori again after so many years. Dori was such a great person; she truly will be missed. My condolences to Dori's family. John Flanagan
April 1, 2014
My condolences to all of Dori's family. She was such a joy to know! Her compassionate leadership and practical wisdom was generously shared...and served as a personal guide to me for many years. I will miss her!
Pat Heinz
April 1, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy to everyone in the family.. She was truly revered by the Jewish community and her family. Susie Essock Goldsmith
March 31, 2014
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