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In Loving Memory of

Leona Zelener

November 17th, 2024

Obituary

Leona Zelener, nee Shulman, age 90, of Northbrook, formerly of Highland Park; devoted partner of Dr. Irving Savin; loving mother of Howard (Sue Irish-Zelener) Zelener, Barry (Donna Piekarczyk) Zelener, and Marla (David) Berger; adored grandma of Alix, Stefanie and Andi Zelener, Elizabeth Berger and the late Samuel Berger; cherished daughter of the late Abe and the late Ida Shulman. Leona enjoyed theatre and world travel. When she was not relishing long lunches with friends, sharing tales of her latest adventures, she was clipping coupons and recipes and baking her banana cake. Graveside service Thursday, 11:00 a.m. CT at Jewish Oakridge Cemetery, 4301 Roosevelt Rd., Hillside. Leona’s service will be livestreamed on her webpage at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.



Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com

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Service

Date & Time Thursday 11/21/2024 at 11:00 AM

Address Jewish Oakridge Cemetery

4301 W Roosevelt Rd
HILLSIDE, IL 60162

Phone (708) 344-5600

Interment

Address Jewish Oakridge Cemetery
4301 W Roosevelt Rd
hillside, IL 60162

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