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Sondra Epstein Obituary

Sondra Berman Epstein, age 83, a lifelong Chicagoan, Sondra was born and raised in Douglas Park before moving to Rogers Park. She graduated from Senn High School and the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Sondra had successful careers as a teacher, publicist, and real estate executive. She was a strong advocate of the arts, as well services supporting women and children throughout Chicago. Sondra was a founding board member of The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), on the alumni council of Chicago Foundation for Women, on the board of directors of the Chicago Public Library Foundation, and a board member of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago; beloved wife of the late Sidney Epstein; loving mother of Adam (Robyn) Berman and Marcy (Joe) Padorr; cherished stepmother of Laurie (friend Jacob Berlinski) Lawton, Donna (late Dr. William) Barrows, Mary (Dr. Jerry) Kaltman, and Ann (Hon. Jed) Rakoff; adored Granny of Josh (Zoie) Berman, Amanda (Drew) Schwartz, Alex Berman, Jake and Jeremy Padorr, Jennifer (Alex Gallafent) Lawton, Matthew (Alle) Lawton, Michael (Nicole) Lawton, Sam, Charlie and Ted Barrows, Debbie and Sharon Kaltman, and David (fiancée Rebecca Weissman) Kaltman, Jenna (Eric) Epstein, Alana and Keira Rakoff; proud great grandmother of Jonah, Olympia, and Luke; devoted daughter of the late Harry and the late Marcia Ripes; dear sister of Larry Ripes; special friend and companion of Julian Oettinger; treasured aunt, cousin, friend and confidante to many. The graveside service and shiva will be private. The service will be livestreamed Wednesday, October 28th, 2:30 p.m. CST at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Under Recent Services, click onto Sondy's photo, scroll down to Service Details to view the service. The livestream will be up 15 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts.org), Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW.org), the Chicago Youth Centers (Chicagoyouthcenters.org) or a charity of your choice. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.
Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 28, 2020.

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Gerry Field

October 23, 2021

My dear cousin is greatly missed. I always enjoyed talking about our family and memories.

SUE STRONGIN BUTMAN

December 3, 2020

Oh my gosh. Marcy and Adam, I just learned this morning on Facebook about your dear, wonderful mom's passing. I am shocked and saddened. I last saw her two years ago at my mom's funeral. She made a beautiful and heartfelt speech, reflective of their many, many years of friendship. I would not have envisioned that they would be together again so soon. My deepest condolences to you both, and to your entire family. Sondy was one of the great ones, and always my favorite friend of my mom's. May she be resting ever so peacefully.
Love,
Susie Strongin Butman

Louis Lazu

November 4, 2020

Just receiving the news from Oscar Cortez / Cortez Catering.
First and foremost,
My deepest condolences to the family.
Mrs Epstein , an amazing woman I've had the upmost pleasure of knowing and working for. I met you many years ago .
It was always such a delight working at your beautiful home . I had the opportunity to catered so many of
your amazing events from Thanksgiving with your beautiful family to Mothers day, birthdays, corporate dinners , book club dinners with your close girlfriends etc.. You were always so nice and look out for me. Thank you for all that you did for me. We had many conversations and you always gave me great advice throughout the years. I'm going to miss you terribly , but you'll never be forgotten. Sending the family a virtual hug. Rest in eternal peace Mrs Epstein. Until we meet again.
Love Akways
Louis Lazu
❤❤❤❤

Yoav Sarne

October 30, 2020

Dear Adam & Marcy,
We've met with you only once or twice, but many times with your mother. We found hae as an amazing person, and a real partner with Sidney, with whom i worked for many years.
We send you our condolonces.
Your family friends in Israel,
Devora & Yoav Sarne.

Gail Missner

October 28, 2020

Dear Marcy,Adam & Grandchildren,
I am thinking of you at this time of sorrow. I hope you can find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the many happy years you had together. We who knew and loved Sondy have some idea of how great your loss is.
My most profound sympathy to you.

Marcy Swerdlow

October 28, 2020

Adam & Marcy, may your memories bring you smiles. Thoughts are with you. Marcy Swerdlow & Hal Nagel

Amy Graham

October 28, 2020

Dear Robyn and Adam and all of your beautiful family,
I’m thinking of all of you today with a heavy heart but filled with so much love and admiration for the amazing and special woman Sondy was to so many people. I feel blessed to have known her. May her memory be a blessing and comfort you. With love, Amy Graham

Isabel Alvarez

October 28, 2020

What a wonderful and Gentle lady! Rest in peace Sondra. A big hug to the family.
The Alvarez family

Julie abt

October 28, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Gerald, Jutta and Alan Field

October 28, 2020

We have fond memories of our cousin Sondra and will miss her very much.

Gerald, Jutta and Alan Field

October 28, 2020

We have fond memories and will miss our cousin Sondra very much. God bless her.

susan levinson

October 27, 2020

My condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother, and friend. I worked out with Sondra every Tuesday and Thursday for the past 5 years. We shared so many laughs, she gave me advice, told me endless stories of her kids, grandkids, weddings, dresses, her travels, her adventures. I baked her treats and she gave me eye cream. It’s funny, she could have been my mother, but we were like girl friends. I could always count on Sonny as being there on time and with a smile on her face despite how happy she was when the workout was over! I will miss you, my workout buddy and wish I made you more mandel brot and peanut butter balls!
xo
susan levinson

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