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W. Bigden Obituary
W. Ellen Bigden, nee Weinberg, age 54, of Chicago. Loving daughter of Blanche and the late Jerome and Shirley, nee Zussman; beloved sister of Vivian (Jay) De Graff and Debbie Eastman; fond of aunt of Benjamin De Graff, Zara Griswald, Travers and Joshua Eastman; dear great-aunt of Noah and Bella Griswald; cherished friend of many. Memorial Service Saturday, Oct. 6th, at 11 a.m., at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Cremation private. Memorial contributions may be made to The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 500 NE Spanish River Blvd., Suite 8, Boca Raton, FL 33431 or Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8201 Karlov Ave., Skokie, IL 60076.
Info: 847-673-6111.
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Alan Miron
October 15, 2007
May the grace of God fill your soul and provide you with a gateway to eternal happiness.
Foregivenes sometime comes too late for some and not soon enough for others.
Sleep the eternal sleep with God and the angels. If you have it in your heart, save me a spot.
Al.
Sheila Zabin
October 5, 2007
Ellen was my colleague at CJE but it wasn't until she left CJE that we became friends. I accompanied her during chemo treatments at RNS on several occassions. We would share a bite to eat during the treatment to pass the time as we discussed life's challenges and laughed together. I believe it was during these interactions that I grew to respect and admire Ellen. She was such a ball of fire; high energy and outspoken. She was passionate about her work and her interests. I just spoke to her a week ago. We had planned to get together. I am shocked at her passing as I was unnaware that she was ill again. I am truly saddened. My deepest sympathies to her friend Will and her family.
robin lacny
October 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
robin lacny
October 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cara Lovelace
October 5, 2007
I was very close friends with Ellen for 20 years. We traveled together and worked together and told eachother everything. We lost touch a few years ago which makes it very difficult. Her drive and energy was in no comparison to anyone's that I ever knew. She was also one of the hardest workers I ever saw and truly devoted to her role at CJE. Words cannot describe the feelings that I have right now. She will truly be missed and thought of daily.
Leigh Ann Aybar
October 5, 2007
Ellen hired me at CJE 15 years ago. From there we developed a professional respect for each other that grew into a unique friendship. She worked like no other, was a true friend to so many, was so quirky at times, which is what made her Ellen. God bless you all who knew and cared for her. I will truly miss her.
Linda Kaplan
October 3, 2007
I worked with Ellen for many years at CJE. She was a very special person and would do anything to get a job done. Many people would have never had the opportunity in the work environment if it were not for Ellen. She certainly had more than her fair share the last couple of years. Her smile will be missed.
Kim
October 1, 2007
Ellen was my boss when I worked at CJE a million years ago! I have not seen or spoken to her in several years, but she left an impression on me! Her passing truly saddens me. My heart and prayers go out to her family!
Sue and Frank Nieves
September 30, 2007
We are deeply saddened over El's passing. She was a dear friend for 25 years and a second daughter to my parents. We will miss her.
Andie Joy
September 30, 2007
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Ellen. She was a good friend for a long time, altho I hadn't spoken with her in several years. She was one of the most fun & funny people I have ever had the pleasure of calling a friend. It's a great loss for us all.
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