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Edith Skom Obituary
Edith Mary Skom PhD, nee Rosen. Beloved wife of Joseph Skom. Loving mother of Harriet (Ron) Meyer and the late Roger Skom. Cherished grandmother of Elaine Meyer, Arthur Meyer and Adele (Brad Alter) Meyer. She taught in the Writing Program at Northwestern University for 30 years and was a published author of three mystery novels and a talented artist. Service Tuesday, 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to The Ark, 6450 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60645 www.arkchicago.org Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Edith Skom
Hazel Bramson
June 5, 2016
Dear Joe:
I just learned about Edie's passing and extend my heartfelt condolences to you. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Paula Feldman
April 4, 2016
Edie and I were grad students together at Northwestern in the early 70s. She was such a witty, enthusiastic, and delightful friend. I feel privileged to have known her. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Gene Lawrence
February 28, 2016
Dear Joe,
I am in Florida and just heard(from Earl Wendell) of Edie's death. She was a great woman and I am familiar with the loss that you are experiencing. She had great talent and a terrific sense of humor. (I remember her saying she enjoyed being with medical students because they always had clean hands and fingernails)
When I return to Illinois in May, I'd like to get together again.
Best Regards,
Gene Lawrence
February 24, 2016
Dear Joe,
I was so saddened to hear of Edith's passing. My heart goes out to you. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Meg Nagel
February 19, 2016
Dear Joe,
Mandy and I were so sorry to read of Edith's passing this morning in the newspaper. Please accept our most sincere and genuine condolences and know that you continue to be very much in our thoughts.
Warmly,
Jim Finger
Deborah Robbins
February 19, 2016
Edie presided over a round table of grad students in the library lounge at Northwestern when we were all there together working on our PhDs. Those afternoon breaks always featured lots of laughs, mostly inspired by Edie's wit. What a warm, kind, inventive and hilarious person! I am sure I am one of many who recall Edie with great fondness.
Michael Zielinski
February 10, 2016
Joe, I am so sorry about your loss. Edith was a spitfire and a brilliant, talented woman and the world won't be the same without her. My wife, my mother-in-law and myself were big fans of her books.
My condolences to you and the rest of your family.
Michael Halpern
February 9, 2016
Dear Joe Toby joins me in sending our best wishes to you and your family.. Wonderful memories and a beautiful smile
February 8, 2016
Dear Joe,
Karla and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at Edie's passing.
She had so many remarkable talents. I hope the many wonderful memories will serve to lighten your grief at this time. Our thoughts are with you.
Neil
(Neil Stone)
February 8, 2016
Edie was a most amazing woman of beautiful mind and demeanor. We were privileged to know her. Nancy and Jack Katz.
Marvin Green
February 7, 2016
Dear Joe,
Edith was a wonderful person and friend and I miss her and want you to know how highly I regarded her. We lost her as a best friend and wonderful person.
February 6, 2016
Dear Joe,
My sympathy for your loss. I will always remember our Sunday night tennis games, and, of course your friendship with Julie.
Anne Conn
Bill and Lil Brandfon
February 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Edie Rosen
Harriet Meyer
February 6, 2016
retirement party
harriet meyer
February 6, 2016
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harriet meyer
February 6, 2016
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