Photo courtesy of The Elms Funeral Home - Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park, Illinois
Jun 30, 1920 – May 24, 2017 (Age 96)
Violet Lustgarten, nee Wooldridge, age 96; Beloved wife of the late Harold M.; loving mother of Enid Kempe, Harold (Lisa), Charles (Kathy) and the late Edward; dearest grandmother of Vanessa Kempe, Sarah Dawson, Jeffrey, Brian, Charles, Ashley (Matthew) Okigawa and Brett; great-grandmother of...
Read MoreI worked with Violet many years ago. I remember her as being kind, friendly and very professional. My condolences to her family and friends.
Brian Pugliese
May 10, 2018 | Mercer Island, WA | Coworker
Dear Enid, Vanessa, Charlie and Harold, , my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. She was a very special woman and I'm happy I had the opportunity to know her. Much love to you all and keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. Carolyn
Carolyn Durocher
May 29, 2017 | Chicago, IL
Dear Vanessa and Family,
We are very saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Jim & Judy Depa
May 26, 2017 | Tinley Park, IL
A great woman that will surely will be missed. Her kindness, her class, her love for her family and the people she cared for. She never spoke an opinion, unless she was asked. Violet took more college classes than a PHD in her quest for knowledge without ever receiving a degree. She always did the right thing, either for others or for herself. I once asked her, Why I never heard a raised voice in raising her family. She replied, "I believe that if family members, would treat each other...
Sandra HURLEY
May 26, 2017 | Chicago, IL | Friend
Charlie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Let all the memories help you heal in this difficult time
Renee Ciringione Biernacki
May 26, 2017 | Joliet, IL
Violet was a kind and friendly woman. She had a big heart and a wonderful laugh. She was a pleasure to be around. And, an excellent cook!
Gerry Olsen
May 26, 2017 | Bartlett, IL