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1929
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2024
Iris Halpern Obituary
Born: January 9, 1929 in Chicago, IL
Died: February 28, 2024 in Highland Park, IL
Iris Halpern, nee Koppel, age 95, of Highland Park and Dixon, beloved wife and best friend for 74 years of the late Jack Halpern; loving mother of Bonnie (Jim) Malow, Charna Halpern, and Nancy (Chuck) Plock; adored grandma of Stacey (Keri) Malow-Williams, Dayna (Scott Burns) Malow, Brad (Dr. Aron Janssen) Malow, Matt (Carisa) and Steven Plock, Jordyn (Scott) Fenwick; adored Nonnie of Dillon, Jaxson, Harper, Levi, Blakely, Arlyn, Eleanor, and Leo; devoted daughter of the late Sam and late Celia Koppel; Iris was lovingly cared for by Inez and Hanna. She and her husband Jack owned and operated McDonald's Restaurants for 46 years in Dixon, Sterling, and Oregon, IL. Iris worked as a calligrapher for Wedding Inc. in downtown Chicago. She was the best mother, grandmother, and Nonnie in the world. Service Sunday, 11am, at the Westlawn Cemetery Chapel, 7801 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706. Entombment to follow. The service will be livestreamed on Iris' webpage at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, www.mhc-eiwi.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.
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Memories and Condolences
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Wyedette Williams
March 3, 2024
Bonnie, Nancy, Charna, Stacey, Brad, Dayna, their spouses and all who loved her, I am so sorry for your loss and you will continue to be in my prayers. What a lovely and fitting service for Iris that was. This vibrant, beautiful, funny, lady was one of a kind. She would tell me stories of her childhood and she had plenty to tell. Sometimes I would laugh so hard I would cry. She was, among many other things, a great story teller. A memory I would like to share represented her funny side. I´ll never forget the time we all met up at Nancy´s and decided to go for a swim. I have a video of Stacey and Bonnie trying to get a swim cap on her head. I don´t know who laughed harder, Bonnie, Stacey or the rest of us watching. Then, to top matters off, she decided to dive in the pool at the deep end. We were a little concerned but not Iris. Up she popped and started swimming to the side of the pool. Life with Iris was never dull. She literally could light up a room with her presence. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Enjoy your reunion with Jack. I´m sure he will.
Rich Wienman
March 2, 2024
A beautiful lady in all ways...
Donna McGlone
March 2, 2024
Nancy and Chuck,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful mother.I still remember both your mom and dad working the Dixon McDonalds or out enjoying a cup of coffee with friends whenever we would bring in Matt and Erica(which was often) when they were youngsters.I was always impressed how hard they still worked and how impeccably beautiful your mom always was dressed and looked.Your patience and interactions with your mom,Nancy,were priceless and always entertaining.
Sincerely,
Donna Grennan McGlone
Mary Huffman
March 2, 2024
I am sorry to hear of your loss of your mom, Iris she was a wonderful woman and I greatly enjoyed working with her and your dad at McDonald's. She always new my name and wanted to know what was going on. Both your parents had a wonderful impact on my life. May God bring you peace during your time of grief.
Sarah A Willey
March 2, 2024
Nancy,
Our sincere condolences are with you and your family in the loss of your mother. We will be praying for God's peace to support you in this difficult time.
Sarah and Ken Willey
Paula Perlow
March 1, 2024
Great Lady and fond memories of Iris (and Jack and even Granma Koppel) so sorry to hear about Iris. She truly was very very special. She was a big part of my childhood and I will always remember her kindness towards me. I´m smiling just thinking of her. My condolences to all the family. I know Iris will be happy and at peace to be with her Jack!
Barbara (Pine) Levin
March 1, 2024
Bonnie and family,
My deepest and warmest sympathy at this time. Memories go back a long way. For you as difficult as this moment is, it´s the memories, pictures and stories though some bring tears, some bring laughter but both are with you always, they never die. It´s the memories, pictures, stories shared together that will help you through today and all your tomorrows. I truly wish I could be with you with to give you lots of hugs and kisses but I hope you know I´m with you. Sending lots of love!!! Barbara
btw, apple didn´t fall far from the Iris tree you and your mom that´s one face, beautiful!!
a FT, in your future I see, until then, miss you, love you!!
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