Funeral Details

Rebecca Adelman, with over 100 years of life and love, of Skokie, IL passed away peacefully at home. Born in Zhuprany, Poland, she was a Holocaust survivor who endured unimaginable hardships. She dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 65 years and their four children. Devoted and beloved wife of the late Seymour Adelman. Loving mother of Linda (David) Johannesen, Pamela (Nathan) Kriska, Allen Adelman and the late Esther Anna Leavitt. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Leavitt, Judy (Brian) Cohen, Adam Kriska and Jeremy Kriska. Proud great-grandmother of Abby, Zach, Samuel, Stella, Ellie, Zoey, Mia and Aria. Adored and devoted daughter of the late Avraham and Esther. During her final years Rebecca was cared for with exceptional compassion and dignity. The family wishes to give special recognition to Nadiia, who took care of her “little princess” with dedication and love. Service Sunday, 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com