Joyce I. Brodsky

Joyce I. Brodsky, nee Greenberg, 81. Beloved wife for over 60 years to Alan; devoted mother of Frank Brodsky and Debra (Adam) Natenshon; proud Safta of Gabriel, Zachary, and Micah Natenshon; loving sister of Jeff (Debi) Greenberg and sister-in-law of the late Lory (Marv) Glickman; cherished aunt, cousin, and dear friend of many. Joyce was the social heart of her community; gefilte fish maker extraordinaire; a lover of books, book groups, and film; a long-time patron of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and numerous cultural institutions. She styled with bright colors, satisfied the cravings of hundreds with her renowned mandel bread, and brought light to this world.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Survivorship Center, http://donate.aahgiving.org/survivorship, the Lincolnwood Public Library, www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org/friends-of-the-library, Sharsheret, www.sharsheret.org, or the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, www.cso.org/support/make-a-gift/. Chapel service Thursday, October 9, 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva information, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.