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Blanche SEELMANN Obituary
Blanche Seelmann, nee Miller, 107, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on February 24, after a loving, wonderful life. She was the daughter of Helen and Alfred Miller, sister of the late Florence Greenberg and Arthur Miller, wife of the late Edward Seelmann, and mother of the late Jacquelyn Seelmann Rose. She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Jennifer Rose and Edward Rose (and his partner Philip Butler), her cherished niece Teri Neilson, numerous grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, many cousins, her beloved caregivers Rose Williams, Beverly Ramos, Rose Martinez, Maricar Abdon, Joann Miles and Anazette Munsayac, and many, many, loving friends. Arrangements are private. Shiva will be observed at her late residence, February 27 and 28, from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Thresholds (www.thresholds.org), The Jacquelyn Seelmann Rose Fund at Emanuel Congregation, 5959 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660, or the charity of your choice. Info: PISER FUNERAL SERVICES, 847-679-4740. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Blanche SEELMANN
Jessica Frank-Cohan
March 27, 2013
Blanche will always be in my heart, in my thoughts, and at my back, inspiring me to push ahead as she did and welcome the world's endless friendships and opportunities. She was a beautiful, remarkable woman, and I am so grateful to have had her in my life, even for a short time.
March 2, 2013
Blanche was a wonderful friend to my parents many years ago. I only met her a few times, but we exchanged holiday cards every year after my mother passed in l997. Blanche was one of those rare people one meets in life who are full of life and love and positive energy. What a blessing it is to have met her!!
March 2, 2013
Jennifer, I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful grandmother. It is so clear how much you loved her, and she you and your brother. Sending thoughts of comfort, and I know you'll have many special memories of her to cherish forever.
Carol Smith
February 28, 2013
My condolences on the loss of your beloved grandmother. You spoke of her often and I know you loved her very much.
Ted Berland
February 27, 2013
I'm sorry to learn of her passing. She was a good friend of my wife's mother, Frieda Rich.
May her memory be for a blessing.
Christina Camacho
February 27, 2013
What a life to celebrate! Thank you, Jennifer, for describing her to us. My thoughts are with you as you honor your grandmother's memory.
Carol Moldaw
February 27, 2013
My thoughts are with all those who knew this remarkable woman, who I feel like I knew through her remarkable granddaughter, Jennifer.
Mycroft Masada Holmes
February 27, 2013
May her memory continue to be a blessing! I didn't know her, but I've been blessed to know her fabulous granddaughter Jen Rose for several years -- we go to synagogue together (Congregation Am Tikva).
Ann Lynnworth
February 26, 2013
Another coffee mug raised to this wonderful spirit!
Caroline Moellering
February 26, 2013
It has been a great privilege to get to know Blanche and her lovely circle of family and friends in recent years. As a neighbor of Blanche's, I have observed the vigor and enthusiasm for life that is unusual for people half her age, yet was quite apparent in the way Blanche negotiated her world. To her family, I extend a great deal of sympathy but also propose a toast to one of the kindest and most dear women that has inhabited this world. Thank goodness the world was treated to 107+ years of dearest Blanche!
amy simon
February 26, 2013
I feel fortunate to have known Blanche and 'CoCo' since I was a child. When I think of them, I think of family and food! My introduction to the incredible food at Old Belgrade and of course my favorite crescent cookies are just a couple of memories. What incredible women they both were. If we could all live such amazingly dignified lives, and touch so many people. It feels like the end of an era. I hope that both Jennifer and Edward can find comfort in their loss through their family and friends as well as their incredible memories of life with Blanche.
With Love,
Amy
Annirene Yanni
February 26, 2013
Prayers and Blessings for this remarkable woman whose life is an inspiration. May her family find comfort in their cherished heartfelt memories of this remarkable woman.
Scott and Sue Eyerly
February 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult of times. Although we cannot join you in remembrance, we will toast a life well lived and loved. Thank you, Jen-Jen for sharing her with us- even if it was only through your words that we met and knew her. A remarkable person and a incredible love for mankind - an inspiration to us all!
February 26, 2013
Dear Jennifer,
It lifts my spirit to read your words about this extraordinary woman. She's a light to us all.
Much love,
Joyce
Barbara and Douglas Hyeman
February 26, 2013
Much love and positive energy being sent your way, Jen and Ed. She is with your mom now, smile.
Love cousins. Barb and Doug
Edie Mueller
February 26, 2013
Thank you, "Gigi", for sharing her life with us. An amazing woman whose life is an example of kindness, generosity, and celebration. I will keep her in my heart.
Peter Kelman
February 26, 2013
Having heard about Blanche from Jennifer for years, I had the pleasure of actually meeting her in November 2011. There she was, at 106, every bit the live-wire Jennifer had described her as being: alert, entertaining, and inquisitive. And what a life she led! An inspiration to all of us.
February 26, 2013
What a terrible loss, but what an extraordinary life. You have many wonderful memories so she will always be with you.
Rhonda
Robin Becker
February 26, 2013
Dearest Jennifer, my thoughts are with you as you celebrate and mourn this amazing, gifted woman. Much, much love, Robin
Frank Afflitto
February 26, 2013
You made a large and lovely impression on my life, and I plan on drinking tea with you in the next, where you can teach me more srpsko-hrvatski. Even though you taught me an antiquated, and old-school version, Ja te Ljubim, you taught me how to say I love you in your first language and that has stayed deep in my heart my whole life. Peace on your journey, Friend
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