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Estelle Agrest Obituary

Estelle Agrest, nee Tessler, 91, beloved wife and best friend of Dr. Jerome Agrest for 73 wonderful years; loving mother of Karen Agrest (Scott Mayer) and Larry Agrest; cherished Nana of Lee (Laura) Serota, Eric Serota, Jeremy Agrest and Matthew Agrest; adored Great Nana of Kian, Ryan and Adin Serota and Grayson Agrest; devoted daughter of the late Harry and Kate Tessler; dear sister of the late Kenneth (Arlene) Tessler; treasured aunt, cousin and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Beth Shalom (www.bethshalomnb.org) or the charity of your choice. Chapel service Wednesday 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalom2.com or (847) 255-3520.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 15, 2022.

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Bill Page

March 16, 2022

As a long-time neighbor of Estelle and Jerry, a longer-time patient of Jerry's, and a fairly long-time group theater companion with Jan and Craig, I offer sad and sincere condolences to the whole family from myself and my wife Jan.

Helen Morris

March 16, 2022

I remember the time we all went to Niagara On The Lake and the many wonderful weekends we spent together in Canada

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