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Paula Hoffman Obituary

Paula Hoffman nee Schmetter, 92. Beloved wife of the late Sydney Hoffman. Dear mother of the late Sari Hoffman and David Hoffman. Cherished sister of the late Cantor Phyllis (the late Jordan Cole) and the late Ronald (Inez) Schmetter. Paula was the daughter of the late Max (Mendel) and Alice (nee Leftwich) Schmetter. Graveside service Thursday, 12 Noon, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. Although the address for Memorial Park is 9900 Gross Point Road, given the location of the grave and construction on Gross Point Road it is strongly recommended that guests enter Memorial Park from Skokie Blvd. The gravesite is to the immediate left after entering. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity of your choice. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2023.

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JACK ERWIN LEVITT

October 20, 2023

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF PAULA SCHMETTER HOFFMAN. MY NAME WAS ERWIN JACK LE VITT, AND
I PROBABLY KNEW PAULA LONGER THAN ANYONE ELSE. WE ATTENDED BEALE SCHOOL, IN CHICAGO'S SOUTH
SIDE TOGETHER FROM KINDERGARTEN TO 8TH GRADE, WHEN I TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER SCHOOL.
I REMEMBER HER AS VERY SMART, ALWAYS PREPARED, AND WE WERE TRIPLED PROMOTED FROM 6B TO 7A
I'M SORRY THAT I LOST CONTACT WITH HER.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

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Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Memorial Park Cemetery

Skokie, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel

8851 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077-2224

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