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Deborah Aronson Obituary

Aronson, Deborah (Née Feingold ) Passed away Friday, March 28, 2014, at the age of 88. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Deborah was a theatre producer, director, actress, educator and homemaker. Energetic, with a zest for life and a great sense of personal style, her passions were family, theatre, travel and politics. She was married to Jerome Aronson for 65 years. She is survived by Jerome; their five children, Steven, Robert, Dena, Susan and Bill; eight grandchildren, Max, Tal, Shanie, Natasha, Noa, Isaac, Michael and Jeffrey; and her sister, Lillian Picard. Funeral services Monday, March 31, at 11:00 AM, AT THE FUNERAL HOME. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, 2615 W. Cleveland Ave., Milwaukee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Deborah Aronson Theatre Education Fund, c/o Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202. GOODMAN-BENSMAN Whitefish Bay Funeral Home 4750 N. Santa Monica 414-964-3111 www.goodmanbensman.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 30, 2014.

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Catherine Bury

April 7, 2014

Dear Aronson family, We heard about Deborah's passing yesterday and we are deeply saddened by the news. We have so enjoyed being your friends and neighbors at Elkhart Lake for many years. Deborah was a lovely, classy and kind woman who adored her family dearly and loved her time at the cottage. We will all miss her very much and send our deepest sympathy to each of you. Love and prayers, Chris, Catherine, Jack and Charlie Bury

Wendy Zieve

March 31, 2014

I remember being particularly inspired when I saw Deborah in a demonstration of creative movement and choreography at Maple Dale Elementary when I was a kid. I thought of her many, many times as I explored decades of improvisational dance and used the arts to reach others. Wendy Zieve

March 31, 2014

It was always a delight to work with Deborah on her projects at the JCC, she had so much joy and enthusiasm. Richard Jerome Bennett

all LOVE and prayers to Dena and her beautiful family, your mother was inspiration for us all, Pamela,Pamela

March 31, 2014

Lynn Duvall

March 31, 2014

I have many fond memories of co-directing children's plays and performing with Debbie in the early 1970's. She had a wonderfully positive attitude in everything she did.
- Lynn Duvall

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