Funeral Details

Dorothy M. Press

January 2, 1933 - January 6, 2023

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Memorial Service

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

Cantor Howard Friedland

Interment - Private

Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60076
847.229.8822
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4PM - 6:30PM
Mask may be removed during Shiva as needed.

Memorial Contributions

ACLU
150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600
Chicago, Illinois 60601
www.aclu.org
or
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60603
www.artic.edu




OBITUARY

Dorothy Press, nee Moss, age 89.
Beloved wife of the late Alan Norman Press. Loving mother of Steven (Gail) Goldberg and Dr. Richard (Beth) Goldberg and loving step-mother of Steven (Brenda Barnum) Press, Clayton (Pascale) Press, Lauren Press, and the late Warren T. Press. Adoring grandmother of David (Karen Zelby) Goldberg, Jennifer Goldberg, Michael Goldberg, Adam (Rikki Carl-Goldberg) Goldberg, Jonathan (Karla Sanchez) Goldberg, Wyatt Press, Warren Press, Weston Press, and great grandmother (Gigi) of Addison Goldberg and Joey Goldberg. Dear sister of Bobbie (the late Ronald) Feldman, dear sister-in-law of Bobbe (Hugh Brodkey) Wolf, and daughter of the late Harold and Thelma Moss. Cherished aunt to many. The family wishes to thank and acknowledge the wonderful caregivers Eugene and Sandra. Dorothy was an amazing woman with an intellect, compassion, elegance, and grace that was surpassed by few. Her physical beauty was quite striking as well. Her generosity and involvement in many organizations and charities reflects her intense commitment to justice, individual freedoms, and worthy progressive causes. She was also known for some of the highest caliber skills in backgammon, bridge, and crossword puzzles to name just a few. Most of all she will be remembered for the unconditional love that she bestowed upon her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family members and friends. Service Sunday 3pm at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ACLU, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, Illinois 60601, www.aclu.org or the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60603, www.artic.edu. 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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I am so sad to learn that the world has lost Dorothy Press. She and Alan were extraordinary people. Always forthright and kind, it was a pleasure to visit them in their beautiful environment, with the best examples of art by important artists, displayed intelligently and often surprisingly. Speaking with them about nearly any topic was fun and enlightening. Individually and as a couple, they were supremely stylish.

On behalf of the Department of Prints and Drawings at The Art Institute of Chicago, I offer condolences to their family. Knowing Dorothy and Alan was a privilege.

Mark Pascale
January 8, 2023
Years ago, Alan show me a picture by Cindy Sherman of a dark-haired woman in sunglasses opening a sliding glass door peering out of an undefined room into the bright Hollywood sunshine. "This picture reminds me me of Dorothy" he said with great pride.

I have know Dorothy since the 1970's. My role at that the time Alan showed me the Sherman picture was to be of service to both as they built their photography collection, and my first thoughts were of the rarity and quality of the image. Over time though, that particular Sherman has come to represent to me the admiration and love that Alan & Dorothy had for each other and their life together. A love and life which included a large extended family of children, step children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren along with art, music, books, politics, bridge and travel.

Early last spring when Dorothy and I were having lunch at Le Colonial, a friend of mine came by and commented on how she looked like a movie star. Alan was so right: glamourous, prone to sunglasses and ready to lean into the next great adventure.

I will miss my friend Dorothy but she will never leave me.

My love and condolences to her family,
Carol Ehlers

Carol Ehlers
January 8, 2023
Our deepest condolences. Aunt Dorothy was an incredible woman and we miss her greatly. Sending love and our thoughts are with you.

Love,
Jake and Steph

Jake Silverman
January 8, 2023
Dorothy was beautiful inside and out. I remember her love for family and grand children. Sending our love to the Goldberg family.
Love,
The Alexander Family

WENDI ALEXANDER
January 9, 2023
No doubt, that Dorothy, and Alan were two of the nicest, kindest, caring people at the CME. Conducting routine, daily business with them was like dealing with friends. Some woman, was Dorothy. Some gentleman was Alan. Although it’s been many years, it’s easy to remember quality people. To Steve, and to Beth, (old friends), I’m so happy you were enriched for many years, by sharing life and love with One Cool Woman! May her memory make you smile, and my thoughts are with you. JOHN WARSAW

John Warsaw
January 10, 2023