Funeral Details

Erica Lynn Dolgin

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 12 Noon

Service

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

Rabbi Michael Siegel
Anshe Emet Synagogue

Interment

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

Kohn Residence
2827 Farmington Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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Sunday upon return from the cemetery

Memorial Contributions

The Nature Conservancy
Attn: Treasury
4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100
Arlington, Virginia 22203
www.preserve.nature.org




OBITUARY

Erica “Ricki” Lynn Dolgin, age 79.

Beloved Sister of Miriam (Nathan) Kohn and Anita Beth “Betsy” (Michael) Katz. Loving aunt of Amy (Russ) Eisenstein, Jeffery Sternstein, Hannah (Craig) Kornbluth and Allen Katz. Proud great-aunt of Liana, Yaron, Rachel, Evan, Dina, Shira and Jacob. She will be dearly missed by her many cousins and aunts. Erica’s passion for environmentalism began in school with her J.D. from the University of Chicago and a master’s in public administration from Harvard University. It continued with her work as the editor of one of the first environmental law textbooks and years spent as an environmental attorney. Services Sunday, 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Waldheim. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Nature Conservancy, Attn: Treasury, 4245 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203, www.preserve.nature.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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May her memory be for a blessing….
Gloria Taussig

Hloria Taussg
December 26, 2025
May her memory be a blessing. Prayers and thoughts fir the family at this difficult time. Marci Chapman

Marci Chapman
December 26, 2025
I met her in July 1962 at Illinois State (Normal)University at a summer program for 24 students from around Illinois and saw her again in Evanston a few years ago. While I did not know her well, I was impressed with what a nice person she was. I offer my sympathy to her family and friends.

John Rutledge
December 27, 2025
Dear Katz/Dolgin Family,

I remember meeting Ricki around the time I used to babysit for Hannah and Allen. I remember her always being kind. I’m so sorry for your loss and may her memory be for a blessing.

Dina Lissoos
December 27, 2025
Ricki was a fine person: intelligent, sensitive, considerate, well-spoken and seriously committed to environmental issues. She was part of a close and loving family. She left a positive mark in her world, the world all of us share.

Robert Berger
December 28, 2025
Betsy, I'm so sorry to learn of your loss of your dear sister. She was surely a brilliant and devoted woman whose goals were noble. She is a woman who, like you, deserves respect and admiration.

Joan Berger
December 28, 2025
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear sister. She sounds like an amazing person. May your memories of the lives that you shared help sustain you now and forever.

Joyce Joseph
December 28, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Ricki’s passing. Sending love and hugs at this difficult time.
Shari and Mark

Mark and Shari Fine
December 28, 2025
David and I were so sorry to hear about your loss Betsy and Michael. Erica was an accomplished woman who led a meaningful and valuable life, dedicated to preserving our treasured planet. And Betsy, as you come from the same family, I’m sure she was a loving, caring and intelligent sister and friend. I’m sure you’ll miss her a great deal. God bless.

Anne McDonagh
December 29, 2025
Although I didn’t know Erica, I have heard about her through Miriam at our writing group. I am so very sorry for your profound loss. I am sure it is so hard to imagine a world without your sister (family member) but she will forever be in your hearts. The world is never quite the same without some of its most accomplished, loved and inspired people - share her stories, memories and achievements whenever you can. Sending love and light to your family. May her memory be a blessing.

Judy Kaplan
January 1, 2026