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Sinai Memorial Chapel Chevra Kadisha

1501 Divisadero Street

San Francisco, California

Inge Frankenstein Obituary

Inge Frankenstein Passed away in San Francisco on July 26, 2006 at age 81. Loving wife of Heinz Frankenstein for over 59 years; devoted mother of Susan (John) Dean and the late Ruth Davis; wonderful Omi to Kim (Joseph) Scott, Megan, Michael, and Melissa; great- grandmother of Gabriel; adoring aunt to Judy Kolb and Ernie (Denise) Fleisher. Born June 11, 1925 in Gindorf, Germany, Inge immigrated to Shanghai, China in 1939 and then to San Francisco in 1948. Inge partnered with her husband, Heinz, running Ahrens Bakery for 28 years. She volunteered for Mount Zion Hospital and belonged to Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Hadassah. Inge lived at the San Francisco Towers for nine years. She will be remembered as one of the warmest, most thoughtful, and sweetest individuals her family and friends have ever known. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Sinai Memorial Chapel, 1501 Divisadero St. at Geary Blvd. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Inge's name to Shaare Zedek Medical Center (Israel) or Jewish Home, San Francisco.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Inge Frankenstein

7 Entries

Nancy Parker

August 14, 2006

Dear Frankenstein family,

I just heard the sad news of Mrs. Frankenstein's death. Gene and I want to send our love to all of you. I have such warm and loving memories of Mrs. Frankenstein. She was such a gentle and loving woman..always the perfect lady in every way. As Ruthie's dear friend, I listened as Ruthie would tell me about her mother...she absolutely adored her and admired her. I constantly heard about thoughtful and loving things Mrs. Frankenstein did for Ruthie. I always felt so welcome when I joined family events and Mrs. Frankenstein's beautiful smile and generous spirit made me love her immediately. I fondly remember one time when she gave Ruthie two gift certificates to the Red Door..a very elegant spa in San Francisco. One was for Ruthie and one was for her...but as she didn't want to go, she told Ruthie to take a friend. Ruthie took me and told me that I would be "Inge" for the afternoon. As we took our seats in the waiting room, a lovely attendent called, "Inge, I'm ready for you". I, of course, just sat there..until Ruthie poked me and said, "That's YOU!!" I must say, I loved being Inge Frankenstein for that short time! If any of the grace and beauty of the real Inge rubbed off on me by simply taking her name for an afternoon, I would be a lucky lady! My thoughts and love reach out to all of you.

Much love,

Nancy

Bob Friedman

July 31, 2006

Dear Frankenstein Family,

We just learned of Inge's passing today.(we were out of town)We are deeply saddened by the loss of a very wonderful person and wish to express our sincerest condolences to each of you.

If we can be of any assistance in anyway, do not hesitate to contact us. Bob Friedman & Marylyn Simonetti

Felisa Castillo

July 31, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about Inge's death. May the many wonderful memories of your life together sustain you in this time of sorrow.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Susan and your family.

Mat Nissim

July 28, 2006

Dear Heinz,

It is Friday night, 5:30, and I was much saddened to just learn of Inge's passing.

My thoughts are with you and please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Mat Nissim

Henry Wu

July 27, 2006

Inge and Heinz were our neighbors and friends for many years on Marvel Court in San Francisco. We would think of them often and will always cherish the warmth, good cheer and kindness they always showed everyone. Our deepest sympathies to Heinz and the family over Inge's passing.

Tom, Teresa, Henry & Diana Wu

Jerry Akins

July 27, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tess Stern

July 27, 2006

Inge has always been one of the warmest, classiest, loveliest woman I have ever met. Since I was a little girl, I have always looked up to her and been enamored by the beauty which exudes inside and out. I will greatly miss her!

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