Funeral Details

Barbara Mills

June 17, 1931 - February 24, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Service

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

Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein

Interment - Private

Shiva

Snyder residence
25 West Honeysuckle Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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Thursday following the service until 8PM, Friday 12PM-4PM and Saturday evening 6PM-9PM.

Memorial Contributions

Threshold Intake
4423 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60640
www.thresholds.org
or
PKD Foundation
POB 871847
Kansas City, Missouri 64187
www.pkdcure.org




OBITUARY

Barbara Mills nee Wolf, age 93.
Beloved wife of the late Fred Goldfarb and the late Marvin Mills. Loving mother of Marla (Jonathan) Snyder, Cyndi (Phil Welch) Atkins, Michael Goldfarb and the late Susan (the late Mark) Jacobs. Proud grandmother of Stephen (Jenna) Tepper, Jordan (Lauren) Tepper, Hannah (Adriel)Bienn, Eli Welch, Talah Goldfarb, Phoebe Goldfarb, Summer Welch, Mez Welch, and Felicia (Tegh Bedi) Snyder. Cherished great grandmother of Sophia Tepper, Maddy Tepper, Landon Tepper, Mason Tepper, Azaryah Bienn, Oshriel Bienn, Rylah Bedi and Ziv Bedi. Dear sister the late Joan (the late Edwin) Fishman and Howard Wolf. Fond sister-in-law of Barbara Levoff. Service Thursday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to Threshold Intake, 4423 N Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640 www.thresholds.org or to PKD Foundation, POB 871847, Kansas City, Missouri 64187 www.pkdcure.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Dearest Mike, Marla, Talah and Phoebe, I sincerely send you all my love and condolences . Marla you were an amazing daughter to your mum. Mike you were pretty good too as her son. I remember being with your Mother one and she proceeded to talk about how proud she was of Phoebe and Tallah. I agreed with her. Thinking about all of you ! Love Tracey Melcher

Tracey Melcher
February 25, 2025
Marla and I “fixed up” our mothers when they both lived in Chicago. (Barbara on a part-time basis.) In spite of their casual vs high fashion differences(!), Barbara and Elaine realized they had many things in common. They loved being with their family. They enjoyed being active and social. Dining out and eating good food. Basically, they were always up for a good time! They also enjoyed theater and bought season tickets to the shows on Lincoln Avenue. Just the girls, out on the town! They grew to enjoy each other’s company and became very good friends. I lived out of town, but when I visited, we had Mother/Daughter get-togethers in Chicago, and in later years, Glenview. Barbara, Marla, my mom and I, playing mah jongg, lunching together, or just kibitzing. It didn’t matter what we did. We always had plenty of laughs and a great time. I will keep these warm, fond memories in my heart forever. Barbara was a treasured friend and a loving mother. And my dear friend, Marla, a doting and devoted daughter.

Kathy Kuttner Gayle
February 25, 2025
Since my friendship with Mike has spanned almost 40 years I remember meeting his mom graduation weekend to celebrate Mike.

Back then she was tough as nails...a fighter...a strong independent woman and a single mom for a long time. At that point in my own life I was too young to understand her presence but as an adult with two girls and so many hurdles to get past I understand.

She became my hero, my guide to be a strong and fierce mom and to keep moving forward.

Thank you for that and making me a better mom and to not be afraid.

♥️

Missy Malakoff
February 26, 2025
A generous and loving woman , Barbara always made me feel loved and as part of her family. God bless her soul.

Barry Druschel
February 26, 2025
So sad to hear of Barbara's passing...It's the end of an era...Our families go way back....May her memory be a blessing....Holly Medwed Schulz

Holly Medwed Schulz
February 26, 2025
Marla, so sorry to hear about your dear mom. You shared in our artist's meetings about your mom with such love and respect. May her memory always be for a blessing and may your family know no more sorrow- Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter

Sandy Starkman
February 28, 2025
My Aunt Barbara was truly one of a kind. I loved her dearly and she will be missed and thought of for many years to come. Always wanting to know what was going on with you she always cared and showed great concern. I will always love and miss you Auntie Barbara. I love you

Steven Brown
March 1, 2025