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Redina Dale "Dina" Friedman

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Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel

8851 Skokie Boulevard

Skokie, Illinois

Redina Friedman Obituary

Redina "Dina" Dale Friedman, beloved wife of Harold Appel; loving mother of David (Miriam) Appel; cherished grandmother of Liora; daughter of the late Adele and Maurice Friedman; dear sister of Harriet Tzinberg; aunt of Scott (Rachel) and Eric (Tina); great-aunt of Abby and Elliot. Distinguished and respected counselor, attorney and advocate for children's rights. Service Thursday, 1 p.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Zion Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, www.cvls.org, or the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, www.cpdmemorial.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Redina Friedman

22 Entries

Leah and Jordon Bloomenthal

February 2, 2025

Gone too soon. Remembered forever.

Robert Holstein

August 22, 2012

Dear Harold, David and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Words can not express how much Redina helped my family out. She put her heart and soul into our case and she changed our lives forever. My family is forever indebted to her and the spirit of her work will live on.
God Bless!
Robert Holstein

annette appell

February 17, 2012

Dear Harold, David and Miriam, As you know best, Redina was extraordinary. Kind, smart, wise, compassionate, and warm. Nothing can fill this loss, but remembering all the good she left behind, the wonderful things she did and people she helped reminds us that she is still with us in many ways and that she made a difference. My deepest sympathies, love Annette

mili appell

February 17, 2012

Dear Harold, David, and Miriam..I know what a great loss you are experiencing, and my heart breaks for you...just remember that you have so many loving friends that want to enfold you in their arms...but I come first! You will not be forgotten, and I will keep in touch..Redina was a role model for so many people and is greatly missed..much love

Jan Mosoff

February 11, 2012

We are so saddened by your loss..We wish to see you
Jan and Ron Mosoff

Renee Stein

February 9, 2012

I too have a void in my heart since hearing about Redinas death. She was part of my circle of life, and is now embraced in the arms of all those she missed while here. Lets be happy for her even in our sadness! What a wonderful woman!

Kit Kudukis

February 9, 2012

Harold and David - words cannot express my sorrow at Dina's passing. She was a friend to our family for 35 years. Despite all of her professional achievements, her greatest joy was her family. You are in our hearts.

Jennifer Byrd

February 9, 2012

Redina was always a spirited presence trotting through the courthouse, always determined, always smiling. She will be greatly missed by so many of her collegues, including myself. Our deepest condolences to your family. Shalom.

dottie kaplan benjamin

February 9, 2012

Dear Harold & David
I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Dina's death. We were law partners in the late 1970s and early 1980s and were among the first attorneys to advertise our services (in the Reader) which proved quite successful. We worked hard, laughed a lot, and were good friends thru it all. She was a dedicated, superb lawyer and a bright and good partner. My deepest sympathies to you and the entire family on this tragic loss. Dottie Kaplan Benjamin

Renee Phillips

February 9, 2012

Dear Harold, David and Family,

May the support of family and friends bring you comfort, and may loving memories heal your heart. God's blessing.

Renee Phillips (retired ISP)

Leah & Jordon Bloomenthal

February 9, 2012

Dear Harold and David and family members: We were saddened to hear of the passing of our neighbor Redina. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you.

Robert Budz

February 8, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy to all in Redina's family. I have known Redina for 17 years. She was my friend, my attorney and a wonderful Lady. She was my lifeline on several occasions when I needed someone to help. Since I received the news of her passing earlier today I have been deeply saddened and am struck by the sudden void in my life. She was a Ladies Lady and I am priviledged to have known her. May God Bless her!

Derrick McClinton

February 8, 2012

Dear Harold and David :

My heartfelt condolences to you both in the loss of your loving wife and mother. Dave, she was so proud of you.

Jim Meyers

February 8, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Redina. She helped us often and will be missed by my wife Caryn and myself.

Jim Ward

February 8, 2012

I was shocked to learn of Dina's untimely passing. Unfortunately, I didn't know her very well and have only spoken to her a handful of times over the years but I enjoyed those conversations and always looked forward to the next one. It's sad to think that, that can never happen now and it just makes me miss her even more, my condolences to the family.

Ivy & Phoebe Medow

February 8, 2012

Harold and David,
I never met Ms. Redina, but I can imagine the loss you have experienced, and my heart goes out to you.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Ivy "Gloria" and Phoebe adds her name too, after hearing what I've written.
We love you.

Cary Kamarat

February 8, 2012

There are no words I could possibly come up with now to express my own personal sadness over losing a lifetime friend. We grew up together, giggled together as children, made fun of everyone and everything until our sides ached from laughing. When we renewed our friendship as adults, she used both her expertise and her warmth to give me 'a new lease on life' almost every time we managed to get together across the miles. I'm going to miss Dina so much. I can only wish her family the comfort of remembering always just how fully she lived. God rest her beautiful
soul.

Barbara Reincke

February 8, 2012

I am so saddened to hear of Dina's passing. I met her at Northwestern during chemo. We sat together 2 or maybe 3 times. I had just begin my chemo and she was so nice and friendly and just an inspiration to me. She helped me get over the "resentment" of having to have chemo. I am sorry I did not know her longer. I send my sincerely sympathy to the entire family.

Ray Mazzola

February 8, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Joe Chausse

February 8, 2012

David:

I sit here with a heavy heart on the passing of your mother. I know what she meant to you. Being your partner, I had the pleasure of meeting your great mother in a time of need and as always, for me and many other people she was willing to give a helping hand. Weather it legal advise or just a kind word. I know how your mother felt about police officers; she knew day in and day out what we did and she showed a great appreciation for the men in blue. This is my way of telling you what she meant to me and I think I speak for a lot of other police officers who hearts your mother touched through her kind words and great smile she will be missed. Thanks Dave for letting me be a part of your mothers life if only for a short time.

Helen Sigman

February 8, 2012

Redina was a wonderful attorney and a credit to the profession. She was also a wonderful friend and mentor. She was happiest when speaking about her family.
She will be missed by many many people. Rest in peace.

Helen Sigman

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