Funeral Details

Arlene Silver Shafton

August 16, 1940 - February 23, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Service

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

Rabbi Evan Moffic
Makom Solel Lakeside

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

Shafton Residence
3180 N. Lake Shore Drive, Unit 15C
Chicago, Illinois 60657
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Friday upon return from the cemetery until 6pm. The family will also host an Open House and will accept visitors on Saturday from 2pm until 8pm

Memorial Contributions

Jewish United Fund, (JUF)
30 South Wells Street, Room 3134
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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OBITUARY

Arlene Silver Shafton nee Silver, 84.

Beloved mother of David (Leslie) Shafton and Robert (Amparo) Shafton. Cherished grandmother of Ben, Leo and Mateo. Dear sister of Bob (Sandy) Silver and Howard (Judy Maas) Silver. Service Friday, 10:00 am at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Jewish United Fund, (JUF) 30 South Wells St., Room 3134, Chicago, IL 60606 www.juf.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mother. Unfortunately we are in California and will be unable to attend the service. I have many lovely memories of her as a parent and friend. May her memory be a blessing.

Judy Feiertag
February 26, 2025
I have known Arlene through many classes at OLLI and have thought her not only intelligent but also just plain lovely. I am so sorry for her loss.

ferle terry
February 26, 2025
I have known Arlene for many years: through college, to our early parenting years, and even the journey through grand-parenting, plus much more. I will miss our comfortable, caring friendship and love.
May her memory be for a blessing.

Sandra Holubow
February 26, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. Arlene was a good friend, co-worker and mentor. We met while working at JVS and worked together for some time. She helped guide me in the ins and outs of the Federation network. After she retired we continued to get together socially. We went to Sante Fe together and many local cultural events. She always made the restaurant reservations and I got the tickets. When I retired she got me involved at OLLI. I know of her great love for her family and grandchildren and hope you will be comforted by the many memories of your times together.She was a special person.
I hope that you will know of no further sorrow and that her memory will be for a blessing.

Rose Dessau
February 26, 2025
Arlene was a very special lady, warm, caring, sweet, and always positive. I have known her since our days at the University of Wisconsin. I will miss her smile and always friendly enthusiastic greetings. May her memory be for a blessing.

Dennis Carlin
February 26, 2025
So sorry to hear of Arlene's passing . She was a regular in my OLLI film class and a great discussion leader . A very smart and pleasant lady who will be much missed by all who knew her at OLLI . RIP.

Bill McGuffage
February 26, 2025
I will miss Arlene. To me, she was a key part of the OLLI WW class, which I started attending back in 2019. I very much looked forward to sitting beside her in our after class Francesca's gatherings. She was a smart, warm and kind person. When I encountered her outside of OLLI, I was amazed that she recognized me and remembered anything about me. I smile and chuckle when I think of her wry humor. I wish I had spent more time getting to know her personally. My deepest condolences go to her close friends and family. Her memory is a blessing.

Mary Merrill
February 27, 2025
We didn't have much opportunity to be together, but you seemed to me to be a very brave woman, with many concerns, and with a life lived to the fullest. I am very grateful because my daughter has a good petsons by her side.
Kisses

Amparo Alcocer
February 28, 2025
For several years, I coordinated Washington Week at OLLI along with Arlene and two others. She was a gracious knowledgeable partner. Always kind, never rattled and a friend of all who attended our classes.
I am saddened by her passing, but grateful for the times we spent together. My condolences to her family.

Lewis Cohen
March 3, 2025