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Lillian Levin Obituary
Lillian A. Levin (nee Abrahamson), age 99, of Lake Worth, FL and Hammond, IN passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and homemaker. Lillian is survived by her sons: Stanford and Richard Levin; brother, Jack Abrahamson; special niece, Judy (Jim) Sidenbender; and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Saul Levin; parents: Joseph and Sarah Abrahamson; brothers: Sam and Leo Abrahamson; and sister, Minnie Talman. Graveside services will be held Monday, January 31, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Kneseth Israel Cemetery, Hammond, IN with Rabbi Raphael Ostrovsky officiating. Lillian graduated from Hammond High School in 1928 and graduated from Lake College Business College, all the while teaching piano to her students at night and on weekends. Also after her high school graduation, Lillian's father and immediate family established the auto dealership, circa 1928, Abrahamson Motor Sales where she also helped. In 1934, Lillian married Dr. Saul S. Levin who was a local dentist and Army Major in the Dental Corps. Furthermore, Lillian became a longtime Insurance Broker/Agent in NW Indiana. Lillian was a life member of Brandeis University, Mother's Aid of Lying-IN Chicago Hospitals, B'nai B'rith and Hadassah Women's Jewish National Counsels. Additionally, she was a life member of F.O.R., ORT and Save-A-Pet International and a lifelong member of Congregation Beth Israel of NW Indiana. Lastly, the piano, bridge and card games were some of her hobbies and always kept her mind sharply tuned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her loving memory. Burns-Kish Funeral Home, Munster in charge of arrangements 219-836-5000. www.burnskish.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lillian Levin
January 30, 2011
Dear Stan
Lillian was a good woman who was very proud of you and full of many stories and memories. I personally will miss her. I know you will even more.
Your friend from Dyer N & Rehab.
Jim Moss
Elizabeth Merced
January 29, 2011
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your brother. I will miss her dearly. She was a wonderful lady and I was so lucky to have been able to meet and spend time with her a few years ago. We are here for you, if you need anything. Manny & Liz Merced
Allen Bednar
January 29, 2011
Dear Stan,
You have my deepest sympathy on your loss of your Mom.
your car buddy, Al
Dan Mayer
January 28, 2011
Dick and Stan, your mother was always nice, even after some of the stunts we pulled.
Gail K
January 28, 2011
Dear Stan:
Hi,
Your Mother was a wonderful and very devoted Jewish woman during her life, she was a very loving and caring lady, she had served her community as a proud
person. My prayers are for you, and God; be with you and your family, during these days. Shabat SHalom, Gial
Nora Lamphear
January 28, 2011
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your brother.
Debi Buttram
January 28, 2011
Stan and Aunt Judie,
Know that "Aunt Lil" is with Doc now and at peace.
I will always remember her for her quick wit, her penmanship, her straght forwardness and dancing with Grandma Abrahamson at my grandparents house.
She was my idol.
Stan I will see you Monday and probably over the weekend. If yu need anything in the meantime, call me..
Debi
Eileen Hawkins Klapak
January 28, 2011
Dick,
I'm very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing.
Your old friend from Blue Top with the blue '67 Mustang
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