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MICHELE PRESS Obituary

Michele Victor Press of Highland Park, IL and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Highland Park Hospital surrounded by her family, after a two year fight with lung cancer. Born in Chicago, IL, February 22, 1928, to Alexander and Minnie Victor, Michele was a talented artist. Together with her life long friend, partner and husband, Bernard Press, they created Paintings by Michele and brightened many homes with her unique clown paintings. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Bernard; her sons Ron and Arnie, and her daughter-in-law Lena. Funeral services will be held in private. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 2, 2010.

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Mark Victor

July 27, 2022

I enjoyed being her nephew. She was always upbeat with me.

Howard Berger

August 31, 2010

Dear Bernie, Arnie and Ron:
I just heard from my sister Roberta. Your Mother was always a good friend and always very kind to my Mother. Now both left us. I know they
are both together now and very happy.
Best regards,
Howard Berger

August 16, 2010

Dear Bernie, Arnie and Ron, We were shocked to read about Michele's passing. We live in Laguna Woods, Ca. for the past six years.We remember the good times we had with you on Summerdale. So sorry. May her memory be for a blessing. Ruth and Marty Ovitsky

Marla Ovitsky Jacobs

August 16, 2010

Dear Bernie, Ronnie and Arnie,
I was trying to find some of Michele's wonderful clown pictures on the internet (to show my grandson) and came across this news. We were talking about painters and he thought they were only men. I told him I lived across the hall from a wonderful artist who was a woman. I will always remember her with a smile on her beutiful face and a paint brush in her hand in her kitchen studio on Summerdale. Nice memories of a lovely lady. I am saddened to hear about her passing.
Regards from the Ovitsky family,

Ken & Sylvia Weger

August 3, 2010

Dear Arnie, Lena & Family,
We never had the pleasure of knowing your Mother but we know and love you and we know she had to be a wonderful, kind person to have such a loving, kind and generous son. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in the memories you share and the laughter you remember. We love you. Ken and Sylvia

Shel Lustig

August 2, 2010

Dear Bernie, Arnie, Lena and Ron,
We were so saddened to hear of Michele's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Love,
Shel & Tammy

Janis Dolnick

August 2, 2010

Dear Bernie, Arnie, Lena and Ronnie ~

Know that you are being remembered and that love is being sent to you from California. I like what Arnie said, so I'll just say to your wife and mom: Michele! Say hi to mom and Sam for me, OK?!

Love,
Janis

August 2, 2010

Dear Bernie and family,
Michele and I played golf together and other games. We also enjoyed many laughs . She will be greatly missed. What a nice lady!!!!! My deepest condolences.
Charlotte Fink

Lena

August 2, 2010

A beautiful woman,
A beautiful life.
A life to remember,
A life to embrace.
I am grateful to have been a part of it, and will forever hold our "ice cream moments" close to my heart.
Love,
Lena

August 2, 2010

I always enjoyed Aunt Michelle. She had great spirit, a memorable sense of humor and acted with kindness towards me. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Best, nephew-cousin Mark(Pacific Palisades, CA)

BILL PULKOWNIK

August 2, 2010

Dear Bernie and family, although it has been many yearssince we last shook hands, i was saddened to hear of the passing of your lady love. Iam the electrician who used to do your electrical work at your business. As said i send my deepest sympathy to you and yours. May GOD lead you thru you sorrow, and his words offer you comfort. thanks again for your friendship. Bill

Arnie Press

August 2, 2010

Hi Mom,
Just wanted to make sure you know we are here and that you found the link. We all love you. Have a awesome day of enjoying your new found freedom. Keep in touch and say hi to everyone for us.
Love,
Arnie

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