Funeral Details

Selma Penzell Klitzner Stanzler

October 31, 1931 - December 18, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Nate Crane
Cantor Pavel Roytman
Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

Penzell Residence
33 West Ontario Street, Unit 39D
Chicago, Illinois 60654
312.640.8617
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Friday following the interment until 2PM
Saturday night 6PM-9PM
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9AM-12 Noon, 2PM-4PM, and 6:30PM-9PM.
Shiva Coordinators
Barbara Berman- bbermana@comcast.net
Eileen Sufrin- Eileen.sufrin@gmail.com

Memorial Contributions

Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
bornsteinholocaustcenter.org/support
or
Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
Selma & Milton Stanzler Fund
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
www.jewishallianceri.org




OBITUARY

Selma “Sel” Penzell Klitzner Stanzler, age 93
Beloved wife of the late Milton Stanzler, the late Robert Klitzner, the late Robert Penzell. Loving mother of David (Nanette) Penzell, Stephanie Penzell, Michael Klitzner, Jill Stanzler, and the late Jonathan Stanzler and mother-in-law of Jeff Katz. Proud grandmother of Robbie (Lauren) Penzell, Jackie (Josh Anker) Penzell, Alexandra (Ben Kurland) Katz, Samantha Katz, and Dominic (Katelyn) Klitzner. Cherished great-grandmother of Ellie, Ryan, Max, Anthony, Natalie and Isaac.
Sel’s love of life, family, friends and the Jewish Community in New York and Providence made her life extraordinary. The stories and adventures from her the love of travel, theater, and people made her life special for all who encountered her. She will hold a special place in the hearts of so many people in so many places scattered around the world.
Service Friday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02906, bornsteinholocaustcenter.org/support or Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, Selma & Milton Stanzler Fund, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02906, www.jewishallianceri.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Dear David, Nanette, Robbie, Jackie and the whole Penzell family:

Selma's passing is the end of an era. I have known Selma for close to 60 years, as the mom of my dearest friend David, a teacher, camp director, role model, friend, and a wonderful person who has given so much to Judaism and to the education of others. Words cannot express the love I have for Selma. She was one in a million. Lori and I, and the entire Eisenberg family convey our heartfelt sympathies and condolences on the passing of a most wonderful person. Selma will be missed, but the stories and memories will go on forever.

Love,
Jay, Lori and the entire Eisenberg family.

Jay Eisenberg
December 18, 2024
David, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. What a character she was! I met her on only a couple of occasions, but she could sure captivate an audience with her stories. It seemed like she was curious about and interested in everything and everyone--she was one lively lady. May her memory be a blessing.

Susan Curran
December 18, 2024
David and Nanette
We are so sorry for your loss.
Judy and Mark

Judy and Mark Weiner
December 18, 2024
Dear David and Family,

My deepest condolences in the lose of such a wonderful women, mother and grandmother and great-grandmother. I met your mother several times and it was always a pleasure. She always had sweet things to say and a smile on her face. May she rest in peace, and may God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Many Blessings !!!!

Debra Maropoulos
December 20, 2024
Selma was a wonderful wife to Milt, an incredible mother in-law, and an amazing grandmother. She was a good, kind, person and a lot of fun. It took a lot of courage for a twice widowed woman to marry a man 10 years older than her, but Selma was a brave and resilient woman. As I think of her, I can feel her laughter and joy. She was wonderful.

Jeff Katz
December 20, 2024
I wanted to express my deepest condolences on your mother's passing. I had the pleasure of spending time with her and Milton when my son had his Bar Mitzvah several years ago Just a wonderful person.

Lawrence Harris
December 20, 2024