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Diane Aardema
November 29, 2011
Wendy, Norm and I extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your wonderful mom, she will be missed.
Ellen Chernoff
November 29, 2011
To Jay and the Friedheim family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, I know what it's like to lose your Mom. I read about Bess and it sounded like she had a very full and beautiful life. May God bless you all.
Melanie Jones
November 28, 2011
I am so sorry I couldn't make the memorial service. Bess taught me two wonderful lessons I will never forget - one was how to accept gifts graciously and the other was when we video-taped a party at the store. Always check that you comb the back of your hair as neatly as the front! I think of her every morning when I am brushing my hair! And I think of both of you often because of your generosity to others, your beautiful jest for life, and your precious sense of humor! I feel greatly blessed to have known Bess and you are also a treasure Wendy! Her beauty lives on in you.
Bonnie Cawley
November 28, 2011
May we all live our lives with the fullness and joy that your mother did, Wendy. Blessed be.
Sherry Roberson
November 28, 2011
Wendy, I am so sorry. I will never forget Bess. I still have the photographs that she took of me. She was quite a lady. Love to you always...
November 27, 2011
Wendy and family - I am saddened to learn of your mom's passing. She was one of the nicest human beings I ever had the pleasure of meeting!
Warmest regards,
Nancy Franke
Cathleen Cahill
November 27, 2011
I celebrate the life of Bess Friedheim and the joy she brought to so many. I met Bess at Saint Xavier University and she was a delight to know. May she rest in peace. Sr. Cathleen M. Cahill, RSM
Jamie Oskvarek
November 26, 2011
You were always a positive and happy person to be around at the store;always smiling! You were like everyone's grandmother, and we will all miss you as just that. So much has changed since I have seen you last and wish I could have shown you my family now! Rest in peace Bess.You will be missed.
Love Jim, Jamie, Brooklyn and EJ
Nancy Aaronson
November 26, 2011
TO all the family,How sorry to hear of her passing. Bess was a wonderful and funny lady.She will be missed by many people.Someone I will always remember.
November 25, 2011
I remember when she first opened her shop in the Flossmoor train station -- then expanding tenfold to the shop in Homewood -- then to Orland. Everyone that knew Bess -- loved her! One thing that I'll always remember is her saying, "Guess what? I'm going to college!" She was so proud of that. A true icon in the jewelry industry -- we'll miss you Bess! Love from ...
~~Susie Wagner -- formerly of Flossmoor
Lisa Calarese
November 25, 2011
Bess was a true gem and a real classy lady. She always enjoyed hearing about my adventures in the computer forensic field and I will truly miss not being able to continue to share things with her. I will never forget her laugh, her smile and that little twinkle in her eye.
God bless....
Pam Jeanes
November 25, 2011
Bess was a shining star....we will miss her smiling face.Love, Don & Pam Jeanes
November 25, 2011
Bess was a grand lady who never stopped going and always wore a contagious smile. She will be missed.
Myra Eder Helfer and Murray Helfer, Tinley Park
Jenna Cameli
November 25, 2011
I'll never forget helping her study for her biology exam and her describing the circulatory system like a trucking highway. I thought that was so original and funny! I always looked forward to the stories she would sometimes tell at work. I will miss you Bess.
sue&bert reed
November 24, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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