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ELIZABETH FIRESTONE Obituary
Elizabeth "Betty" Firestone, nee Kline, 81; beloved wife of the late Berny; loving mother of Steven (Rebecca), Ivy, Cathy and, Elizabeth (Tom) Wippman; cherished grandmother of Michael, Eric and Caroline Wippmana, and Jake and Felicia Firestone; dear sister of Jean (Bob) Gleaton, Roy (Carolyn), and Bob Kline; adored aunt to many; member of a founding family of Highland Park, IL. Memorial Service Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home , 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, 847-255-3520. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ORT or the IL MS Society. For info, 847.255.3520. 
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May 3, 2010
Dearest Ivy, Cathy, Elizabeth and Steven:
We loved Betty, as so, so many people did. You are all in my prayers and I wish you peace during this sad time. Betty's beautiful legacy lives on in you and her wonderful grandchildren.
I wish I was able to share my thoughts in person but know I am thinking of you all and sending my love.
Roni Moore Neumann
Jeannie Hansen
April 28, 2010
Dear Ivy and Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joe Harwood
April 27, 2010
To the Firestone Family: Please accept my condolences on the loss of a most kind, sweet, gently, and strong woman. She will be greatly missed.
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