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Brenda Weis Obituary
Beloved wife of the late Byron Weis. Dear mother of Jay (Ava) Weis, Michael (Lisa) Weis, Andrew (Amy) Weis, and Hillary (Charles) Coustan. Proud grandmother of Richard, Robert (Bonnie), Robin (Donovan), Randy, Grant, Eli, Natalie, Jayna, Ari, Elliott, and Shai. Doting great-grandmother of Perry and Alfred. Devoted daughter of the late Dr. Lewis and late Ruth Barak. Cherished sister of the late Dr. Peter Barak. Services Sunday, May 4, 11AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to support Rush University Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment & Services Center, www.rushgiving.com/tribute, please select "Other" from Fund Designation drop-down menu and enter "AARTS Center." Donations may also be made to Malnati Brain Tumor Institute, www.nm.org/givembti. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Maryann Barak
August 31, 2025
My deepest condolences. Brenda was a magnificent person with a beautiful soul. Her brother Peter loved to dearly as well as I my deepest condolences to her family her children her grandchildren her nephews she was a rock and I am sure they miss a her dearly. I am praying for Brenda and I am lighting candles for her. May she rest in peace until that glorious day when we meet in heaven again!
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Mike Weis
May 22, 2025
These are a few photos that we were circulating at the shiva and funeral to give sort of a retrospective of our mother´s life.
Rachel Lagerhausen
May 3, 2025
It was a privilege to know and care for Brenda´s hair all these years. Your warmth and kindness will be deeply missed. Rest peacefully. Brenda will always have a special place in my heart.
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