Hollis-Brownstein-Obituary

Hollis Brownstein

Skokie, Illinois

About

LOCATION
Skokie, Illinois

Obituaries

Send Flowers

Hollis Brownstein, nee Rizer, 73, longtime resident of Morton Grove. Beloved wife of Lester Brownstein; loving mother of Barbara Lynn Lahtinen, Steven David (Sharon) and the late Gary; proud grandmother of seven; dear sister of Jordan (Norma) Rizer; stepmother of Steve Louis and Dennis Jay...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

To Hollis' family,

My deepest condolences on the death of your beloved wife and mother. I was privileged to know Hollis and will always remember our daily lunches when we both worked for PCA. That was the time we were able to discuss our lives and give advice to each other. Hollis was the most intelligent, articulate woman I have ever known. She gave me much needed support that helped me get through some difficult times, and I will always cherish her memory and the friendship...

I was very sorry to learn about Hollis' death. I knew her from the LRF because I am Hike Sanders sister. We spent many hours together at various LRF events. My condolences to the whole family.

Dolores Century

Dear Lester and family,
It is with sorrow we learned of the passing of Hollis. Our condolences to all of you.

Dearest Cousin Steve and Sharon,
We were deeply saddened by the loss of your darling mother. I am truly grateful I was able to see you both recently. We all adored Hollis.
Please know you are in my heart and in my thoughts.
With much love,
Vera (Mark and Michael)

Dearest Lester and family,
We are deeply saddened in learning of the passing of your beloved wife and mother.We are just a phone call away if you need us.Our most heartfelt sympathies to all of you.
Sincerely, Dr.Jadav M. Moradia and staff.

I am a member of LRF. I lost my mom recently, also. I found this poem by Henry Van Dyke to be very profound and consoling. I hope it is helpful to the Brownstein family as well. Sheila Young
I am standing upon the seashore.

A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean.

She is an object of beauty and strength.

I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just...

This is truly a great loss of a wonderful human being. I express my sincerest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at the Leukemia Research Foundation. Hollis will be sorely missed. As a member of the Leukemia Research Foundation - Medical Advisory Board since 2001, I was fortunate enough to meet Hollis and have the opportunity to appreciate first hand her warmth, wonderful enthusiasm, energy, and support of the noble cause of scientific research on the causes and treatment of...

Dear Barb, My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family with the loss of your Mother. Sincerely, Kimberly Schmid