Funeral Details

Dolores Breitberg

February 12, 1925 - November 24, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Service

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

Rabbi Karyn Kedar

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

Breitberg-Esken Residence
6853 North Lamon Avenue
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
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Immediately following the interment until sundown

Memorial Contributions

Evanston Animal Shelter
2310 Oakton Street
Evanston, Illinois 60202
www.evanstonanimalshelter.net




OBITUARY

Dolores Breitberg, nee Stopek, age 100. Beloved wife of the late Sydney Breitberg. Loving mother of Fred (Karyn Esken) Breitberg, Maxine (Tom) Perkins and David (Patricia) Breitberg.Proud and loving grandmother of Timothy (Jenny Grist) Breitberg, Ted (Nuvia) Perkins, Leia (Sam Stoothoff) Perkins, Brandon (Crissy) Breitberg, Suzette (Robert) Sharley, Daniel (Zoe Engel) Breitberg, and Samuel Breitberg. Dearest great grandmother to Marley Kolena, Jack Breitberg, Lucas Breitberg and Vivienne Sharley.
Dolores (affectionately known as “Mrs. B”) took great joy in participating at BJBE synagogue where she was a Bat Mitzvah at 90 years young. She also helped at the synagogue Hebrew and School where all the children loved her. An avid crafter, Dolores made amazing quilts and crocheted blankets for every new baby in the family (and friends, too). She celebrated a wonderful 100 year birthday this February surrounded by her loved ones.
Services on Friday, November 28 at 11:00 am at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment at Westlawn Cemetery. Shiva to immediate follow gravesite burial at home of Fred Breitberg and Karyn Esken, 6853 N. Lamon, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 until sundown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Evanston Animal Shelter (Evanstonanimalshelter.net). Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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When I received a text message that Dolores had passed I was stunned, for me she was always mom. Never held ill feelings towards anyone. One of her many pleasures was quilting. She didn’t joke alot but always had a kind word for people. The temple was huge part of her heart and soul. Out of the many trips that we visited over the years I believe the one we made in late February for her 100th birthday was the most cherished by her. All she could do was laugh and have smiles, and tears of joy. I now in her heart I will always be her sonny. I know she resting in peace and back home with my father. We will miss her but she will always be remembered and forever in our hearts. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

David and Patricia Breitberg
November 25, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Mrs. Breitberg and her long and well-lived life. Our deepest condolences are with you and your family during this time.

Amita Shah
November 25, 2025
Dear Karyn and Freddie,
Sending condolences and peace to you and your family. It's never easy to loose the people we love. What an amazing life she had! 100 years of life! I know from speaking with Karyn how beautifully you cared for her, all the days of her life.
Sending love,
Judy and Marty

Judy Kraemer
November 25, 2025
Dolores was very close to my mother. Over the years, Dolores’s family and my family shared yearly Thanksgiving at their apartment and Christmas at our home. I always looked forward to the holidays. She was always sweet and loving to me. Her eldest son, Freddie, and I remain lifelong childhood friends. She lived a long and loved life with her family and friends. May she rest in peace.🙏❤️🙏

Judi Mark
November 26, 2025
Mrs. "B" will always be a part of my heart. We shared our Bat Mitzvah journey which took almost two years. What an amazing time, what an amazing woman!

Dale Busch
November 28, 2025
Aunt Delores was the fun young aunt. As she aged, she was the role model for how to behave as a senior. Fred and I always talked about her energy, as well as her sunny attitude. When we visited Chicago, we looked forward to lunch with Aunt Delores. Although we cannot see her again, she lives in our heart.

Iris and Fred Radner
November 30, 2025
Dearest Freddie, Karyn, & Family,

It saddened me so much when Penny called about the passing of Aunt Delores. I would call her on the high holidays to keep in touch from a distance. She was always upbeat
and interested in hearing about her Nashville family. She crocheted a lovely baby blanket when Penny was born which we still have. She had a special place in her heart for Penny since she was named after her late sister. She promised Penny if and when she would marry she would come to her wedding and she did come at the age of 93. Yes, she was one special lady. She will be in hearts for ever and may her life serve as a blessing to all who knew and loved her. Our prayers are with you.

Bob & Barbara (Egel) Woolf

Barbara & Bob (Egel) Woolf
December 1, 2025