Elaine Morrison
August 23, 1927 - July 28, 2016
Date and Time
Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Service
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
303 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60202
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Interment
Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva
Morrison Zivin Residence
1637 Judson Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847.328.2442
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Sunday upon return from the cemetery until 9PM and Monday 6:30PM-9PM
Minyan both evenings at 7:30PM
Accessible entrance with ramps around back of home. Please do not park in driveway to permit access to residence.
Memorial Contributions
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance
P.O. Box 32141
New York, New York 10087-2141
www.ocrf.org
or
Jewish United Fund
30 South Wells
Chicago, Illinois 60606
www.juf.org
OBITUARY
Elaine Morrison nee Weiss, age 88, of Delray Beach, FL and Highland Park, IL, best friend and beloved wife for 61 years of the late Arthur; loving mother of Margie (Mark) Zivin, Peggy (Bernie) Kirsner, and Deborah (Gary) DeFilippo; proud grandmother of Jake and Sam Zivin (Meghan Boone), Dave and Dan DeFilippo, and great grandson, Lyle Arthur Zivin; step-grandmother of Melinda (Jon) Sherman and Holly (Jim) Strablizky; step-great grandmother of Benton and Harrison Sherman, and Ryder Strablizky. Adored daughter of the late David and the late Fannie Weiss; dear sister of the late Irwin (the late Rachel) Weiss; dear sister-in-law of the late Leonard (the late Mary Jane) Morrison. Fond aunt and great aunt and very special friend to so many. Elaine was known for her warmth, exuberance, effusiveness, unique sense of style, and graciousness. She dedicated her life to deeply loving and supporting her family and wide circle of friends. Elaine's positive energy and dynamic spirit will be remembered in the hearts of all she touched. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Elaine's memory be made to: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, P.O. Box 32141, New York, NY 10087-2141, www.ocrf.org; or Jewish United Fund, 30 S. Wells, Chicago, IL 60606, www.juf.org. Services Sunday 7/31/16 11 AM at Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60202. Interment Westlawn. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com