Funeral Details

Susan C. Pestine

October 28, 1945 - January 8, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Andrea London
Beth Emet

Interment

Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1400 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, Illinois 60130
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Shiva

Pestine Residence
2218 Miramar Lane
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
847.757.2792
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Following the interment until 7:30PM

Memorial Contributions

Evanston Scholars
1234 Sherman Avenue, Suite 214
Evanston, Illinois 60202
www.evanstonscholars.org/donate.html
or
Beth Emet Soup Kitchen
1224 Dempster Street
Evanston, Illinois 60202
bethemet.org/give/ways-to-give




OBITUARY

Susan C. Pestine (nee Blum) believed family was everything. Adoring Gaga to Ethan, Aden, Madeline and Vera Mae. Loving Mom to Jason and Aliza Pestine, and Rebecca Nolan.

Cherished sister to Ron and Arlene Blum, Shelly and Vickie Pestine, Rosette Pestine. Beloved of the late Harry; daughter of Alfred and Reni Blum, both of blessed memory. Source of encouragement for nieces and nephews as well as extended family.

Sue was a personal cheerleader to scores of loving friends, mahjong maven, Bears enthusiast, McD’s senior Diet Coke fan, fiercely and deeply supportive and non-judgemental yet adored fresh gossip, Weather App to all who needed info and the best carry-out orderer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Evanston Scholars, 1234 Sherman Avenue, Suite 214, Evanston, IL 60202
website direct donate:
www.evanstonscholars.org/donate.html
or
Beth Emet Soup Kitchen, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202
website direct donate:
bethemet.org/give/ways-to-give

Service Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Waldheim Cemetery, Forest Park. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Love and miss you my dear sweet Aunt Susan. I will miss sharing a cake shake and Lou Malnatis pizza with you. Rest easy and hug dad for me. xoxo forever a Pestine

Toni Chadwell
January 8, 2026
Sue’s love and devotion to family will always be felt and carried forward from generation to generation. Her empathy, kindness, sensitivity, and compassion were self-evident and needed no words - they were what Sue was all about. We who knew and loved Sue were touched by an angel. She will be missed and loved forever!

Diane Hornstein
January 9, 2026
Dear Becky, Jason & Aliza and Ron & Arlene and grandchildren,

I am devastated by the loss of your beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, grandmother, Sister and sister-in-law…and my very dear friend. I have known and loved Sue since we taught school in Wilmette starting right after Sue & Harry got married in 1976. We have laughed together, shared good times and challenging times as well. We shared fun stories about our grandchildren and played mahj together. I also was fortunate to know Sue’s parents and to buy things from her sweet Dad.

I prayed she would beat this last challenge but clearly, Hashem (G-d) had another plan. I 🙏that all the good memories and times you had together will give you strength and much needed comfort now and into the future.

I will Always remember Sue, Harry and your grandparents. I feel blessed to have had Sue as my Very Special Good Friend for all these years. May she rest in peace.

Adele Feldman

Adele Feldman
January 9, 2026
I knew Sue as we lived in the same community. She was one of the first to introduce herself to me and my husband and share insights about our new home. She was a truly sweet lady and fun person with whom to share a great conversation, cup of coffee, and a sweet at our Sunday mornings coffee chat. I was very sad to find out about her passing. May her memory be a blessing. She will definitely be missed here.

Marlyn Spivak
January 11, 2026
Please accept our deepest condolences upon the loss of your Mother. Your Mother was a very special lady. I first meet her 55 years ago when Bob brought me to Chicago to met ‘the family’ before we got married. I loved her from the very first moment. She was kind, gentle, wise and caring. Your Father and Mother were always there for the family. One felt their love and understanding through the years.
Bob and I watched the funeral service on zoom. We thank you for arranging this. We felt that we were there with all of you. It was a meaningful and beautiful service. One that framed Sue’s life perfectly. We were touched by all the speeches that her family made. She was some woman!
We have made a donation to the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen in Sue’s memory. We pray that your memories of your lives together will be a source of comfort to you. May her name be for a blessing. May she rest in peace.
Love, Judith and Bob

Judith and Robert Hara
January 11, 2026
I’m so sorry for your loss, and send my love to the entire family.

Lori Megown
January 11, 2026
There are not enough beautiful words to describe Susan. We were friends through Tupperware even though we worked out of different distributorships. She was always positive and extremely supportive of everyones accomplishments! The world has lost a beautiful human being and I am proud to have called you my friend. RIP Susan!

Denise Kass
January 12, 2026
My Aunt, Susan was a big part of my life growing up. Fond memories of her babysitting for me and going on most of our family vacations. She always was fun, loving and supportive. We had a lot in common, especially playing the slots, going on cruises and our love for the Bears! Life was just better when she was around. I will miss her greatly, but she will always remain in my heart. ❤️

Sherri Esenberg
January 13, 2026