Obituary
Laura Michelle Holzinger, 58, beloved wife of Michael Levin, happily married for over 21 wonderful years; adored daughter of Martin and Joan Holzinger; much loved sister of Debbie (Kevin) Mattis; dear sister in-law of Robin Levin, Andrew (Ruchel) Levin and Ellen (Jeffery) Rasof; cherished aunt of Julia and Joey Mattis, Joshua, Jordan and Jacob Rasof and Sonya Haber-Levin; and treasured friend to many. Laura was the brightest ray of light in so many lives. She dedicated her thirty-plus year career as a medical social worker at UChicago Medicine to serving others at the most critical moments of their lives. She was an endless delight to her family and friends, always filled with love and generosity - and sometimes a little bit of mischief. When Laura wasn't bringing people together in her beautiful home or the latest restaurant, she traveled the world, always seeking new adventures and experiences.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The UChicago Medicine Transplant Patient and Family Assistance Fund, inspired directly by Laura's decades of service as a medical social worker. Laura helped create this fund, hoping to establish a legacy of continued support for patients and their families in need, https://bit.ly/3RKr7mq and/or the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, which is dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by bile duct cancer, https://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/ways-to-give/.
Chapel service Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For information, including a link to view the service online, shiva, and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.