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Elyne Handler Obituary

Elyne passed away peacefully on 3/13/23 at age 93, having told Judy the week before that she was ready to go. She is survived by children Peggy, Judy and Michael, extended family and many friends. She lived in Chicago most of her life.

She had a zest for life that included music, nature, celebrations, writing, drawing and bicycling. She was a lifelong peace and social justice activist.

She worked in early childhood education; her last job was Director of Head Start at Hull House. After retirement, she had a second career doing multi-ethnic storytelling.

Zoom memorial service 7/09/23. [email protected] for info.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 4, 2023.

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