Funeral Details

Goldie Brandhandler

August 26, 1918 - December 11, 2022

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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The family asks that all those in attendance of the service please wear masks.

Clergy

Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation

Interment

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Shiva

Brandhandler-Bayer Residence
1920 Greenwood Avenue
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
847.256.2440
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Wednesday from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Thursday from 3:00PM-5:00PM
and 6:30PM-8:30PM

Brandhandler Residence
9201 North Drake Avenue, Unit 303
Evanston, Illinois 60203
Friday from 1:00PM-3:00PM

The family asks that all those in attendance of the Shiva please wear masks.

Memorial Contributions

Ezra-Habonim
the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
4500 Dempster Street
Skokie, Illinois 60076
www.ehnt.org





OBITUARY

Goldie Brandhandler nee Dolnick, 104.

Beloved wife of the late Cantor David Brandhandler. Loving mother of Stuart (Naomi Bayer) Brandhandler and the late Michele Brandhanlder. Proud grandmother of Mara Senescu, Justin (Meg) Bluth, Micah Brandhandler, Jonah (Becca Haas) Brandhandler and Shira Brandhandler. Cherished great grandmother of Matthew, Jacob, Ezri and Aliza. Dear sister of the late Irv (the late Vickie) Dolnick and the late Michael (the late Sylvia) Dolnick. Wonderful aunt and great aunt. Service Wednesday 2PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Shalom. Memorials to Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, 4500 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60076, www.ehnt.org would be appreciated. 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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Goldie was truly one of a kind. Always kind, welcoming, caring, loving and giving of herself, her entire life. She is truly a shining example of what we all should aspire to! Goldie and David were like second parents to me. I will always very fondly remember them and miss them. My condolences to Stewart, Naomi, Justin, Mara and the entire family.

Merrill Biel
December 13, 2022
Maureen and I want to express our sincere condolences to the entire Brandhandler family. We have many fond memories of our times with Goldie. She always welcomed our entire family into her home and left us with wonderful memories. We are so happy that she was able to enjoy so many generations of her family.

Steven Bluth
December 13, 2022

BD”E so sorry for your loss!
She was an amazing woman!

-Rabbi Doug


Rabbi Doug Zelden
December 14, 2022
Goldie touched so many lives in the very best way. I’m grateful I got the chance to know her.

Dave Senescu
December 14, 2022
The time I spent with Goldie Brandhandler was brief but definitely memorable. People who are among the dearest in my life were loved and shaped by her. May all of you find comfort in the many memories and the love you carry with you.

Morgan Scaggs
December 18, 2022