Obituary
Beatrice Weiskopf, 75, nee Salzberg, on July 29. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Fred Weiskopf for 52 wonderful years; loving mother of Andrew (Bess) Weiskopf; cherished Grandma of Michael and Zachary; devoted daughter of the late Regina and Fred Salzberg and daughter-in-law of Celia and the late Saul Weiskopf; sister of Gloria (Michael) Froman and the late Irvin (Harriet) Salzberg; sister-in-law of Marion (David) Gladstein; aunt to Rebecca (Brian) Freiman, Aron Salzberg, Stephanie (Curt) Gladstein, Scott (Hope) Gladstein, and the late Elissa Froman; dear friend of Robyn Bauer and many others.
Bea was born in Bad Gastein, Austria in 1946. Her parents were Holocaust survivors who immigrated to Chicago in 1949. She met her future husband, Fred, while in college and shared a life that was a true partnership, working together in various small businesses over the years. Bea turned her passion for antiques into a profession, pursuing a second career as an antiques appraiser. Family was central to Bea's life; she loved hosting holiday meals for the entire family and treasured spending time with her grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center (www.ilholocaustmuseum.org) or the National Council of Jewish Women (www.ncjw.org). Please attend graveside or via livestream, Sunday 1:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For the link to view the service, shiva information, and to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalom2.com or (847) 255-3520.