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Lori Brown Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Lori Brown
Start: 2016-05-25T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Temple Sholom

Lori G. Brown, nee Gilberg. Beloved wife for 35 years of Alan L. Brown. She was an extraordinary woman. Loving mother of Sheryl (Mark) Seef, Deborah Brown and Janice (Barry) Gork. Proud "Bubbie" of Abigail, Joshua, Olivia, Mallory, Carly, Avery and Tyler. Adored daughter of Barry (Carole) Gilberg and Judy Frank. Dear sister of Howard (Cathy) Gilberg and Steve (Robert Zizzo) Gilberg. Special aunt to David (Courtney) and Sarah Gilberg, Scott and Michael Breen and friend and mentor to many. Memorial Service Wednesday, 2:00 PM at Temple Sholom, 3480 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to a charity that is meaningful to you. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 24 to May 25, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Lori Brown

21 Entries

Meritxell Ferre

June 4, 2016

Lori was one of these people that you don't forget.
She and Al were my first clients and great friends since then.
Lori's honesty and integrity made her a truly special person and a valuable advisor in many occasions.
Her energy and optimism was contagious.
She saw opportunities everywhere and potential in every human being.
She was a fenomenal supporter for any crazy enterprise that one could imagine. We had so much fun coming up with several of them over endless and delicious meals, with the help of great Spanish wines!
So many happy memories. With her, anything was possible!
I will miss her deeply.

Rest in peace my dear friend. I love you so much.

Meritxell Ferre

May 31, 2016

Dr Martin Marcus and all of us at University Associates in Dentistry will truly miss the vibrant and delightful Lori Brown. We extend our heartfelt thoughts of sympathy to Alan, her daughters and all that knew her.

Carla

May 31, 2016

Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Tania

May 28, 2016

I remember Lori and Al from McDonald's in Deerfield. I attended their wedding, 35 years ago. Such happy and carefree times then. Al, I'm truly sorry for your loss. God bless. Tania Haskett

Robin Miller

May 26, 2016

Lori was a very special lady. She was kind, interested, smart and funny. She was a great role model for her girls and their friends. She will be missed by many.

Eric Kachin

May 26, 2016

Lori could light up a room and had an ability to get everyone excited to accomplish whatever needed to be done. She provided invaluable advice and will be sorely missed. We will keep her family and friends in our prayers.

May 25, 2016

My deepest sympathy to all of you, of course in particular to Al and Janice. Seems like only yesterday Lori was running in and out of her office at 401 N Michigan, working on one project or another or bragging about her grandchildren. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Warm regards,

Bev Jedynak (formerly with Martin E. Janis & Company

May 25, 2016

Dear Alan and Lori's family:

Such a beautiful service today. She was an inspiring and vital person. The world is a colder place without her warmth. Please accept my deepest sympathies on this very great loss.

Laura Pearl
(friend from CFE)

Nina Matis

May 25, 2016

I am so sorry to hear this news. My mom also sends her condolences. I remember with warmth and smiles time together in Michigan with all of you and regret losing contact and not having spoken to Lori in so much time. She had a great smile and a great humor. Love to all of you

Rosemarie Egan

May 25, 2016

Dear Brown Family;

I do not know you but I did know Lori having met her through our membership in CFE. She was an inspiration such a smart an warm person. I will be forever grateful to have known her. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time

Rosemarie Egan

May 24, 2016

I only knew Lori for the last two years as we both moved into 3750 at the same time. Her warmth, humor and drive was so apparent to me within minutes. She loved Alan, her family and career.

I am deeply sad for the loss of Lori especially for her family and long time friends.

Carol

May 24, 2016

Thinking of you all and sending love, hugs, and prayers to the entire family.
~Christin, Randy & Katie Johnson

Lynda and David Zussman

May 24, 2016

To the Brown Family- Lori was always a joy to be around. She enjoyed her family so much and reached out to others. Her contagious laugh and zest for life inspired all of us. Lori will be deeply missed.

Lalo Edery

May 24, 2016

One of the best memories we have of Lori is when we took Lori and Al around Spain playing hosts for them. We travelled together, visited Toledo, Bilbao, Madrid, Santillana del Mar, etc and enjoyed great company, food and wine for days. We reminded each other that another trip like that was long overdue.
Lori inspired me and many others as she was fearless and ready to take on the next challenge.
I will miss her.
Lalo

May 24, 2016

May the love that you shared with your mom live forever in your heart. (John 17 :3)

sharon katz

May 24, 2016

Sheryl and Mark, I was so sorry to read about your mom. Please accept my condolences. Sharon Katz

Sharon Katz

May 24, 2016

Sheryl and Mark, I was so sorry to read about your mom. Please accept my condolences.

Mirela Gabrovska

May 24, 2016

Lori was a wonderful friend and mentor to me. We shared so many great memories both in Chicago and in Union Pier. I am heartbroken as I have no idea what happened....To all of Lori's family - please stay strong; she adored all of you and she would have wanted the best for you. Mirela Gabrovska