Funeral Details

Marilyn J. Brodsky

August 6, 1943 - July 9, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Heather Altman

Interment

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

Ravina Green Country Club
1200 Saunders Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.6200
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Following the interment until 8PM

Brodsky Residence
1316 Linden Avenue
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.444.9090
Tuesday, 4PM-8PM

Memorial Contributions

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
National Headquarters
ATTN: Financial Operations
733 Third Avenue, Suite 510
New York, New York 10017
www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org
and
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
www.stjude.org




OBITUARY

Marilyn J. Brodsky nee Levin, age 82, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of Deerfield, IL. Best friend and beloved wife of the late Kenneth Brodsky. Cherished partner of Arnie Lederman for the last 18 years. Loving mother of Andrea (Scott) Spector and Joel (Dr. Amy) Brodsky. Special “Nonny” of Sarah and Adam Spector, Nicole and Jake Brodsky. Great friend of many. Service Monday, 12 Noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, National Headquarters, ATTN: Financial Operations, 733 Third Avenue, Ste. 510, New York, NY 10017, www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Always looked forward to Marilyn walking over to our house with a bag full of Andrea’s hand-me-downs. I especially loved the beautiful nightgowns! She was a wonderful family friend for more than fifty years and will be missed.

Liza Tursky
July 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness to learn of Marilyn’s passing. I had the esteemed privilege to be the wedding planner for both of Marilyn and Kenny’s children. I absolutely loved working and getting to know the Brodsky family.
I will always consider them one of my most favorite clients.
Andrea, Scott, Joel and Amy, I am sending you
so much love and my deepest condolences. I pray that the wonderful memories you created with your beautiful Mom bring you comfort during this difficult time.
May her memory forever be a blessing.
Susan Lazar
Las Vegas, Nevada

Susan Lazar
July 11, 2026
What a lovely and kind person. She always had a smile on her face. You all had a very kind Mom and grandma!
My condolences to all of you!

Dorothy Radis
July 12, 2026
Jackie and I met Arnie and Marilyn when they move to Florida. They lived across the street from us and we quickly became good friends and neighbors.

Marilyn was always upbeat throughout her illness and we loved her strong outlook on life.

Arnie was always there to support her.

We will miss Marilyn but her memory remains in our hearts.

May her memory be a blessing!

Jackie and Steve Rollin

Stephen Rollin
July 12, 2026
To the entire BRODSKY and SPECTOR families,
We were so thrilled to have Marilyn and Arnie here in Florida where Marilyn was so excited and happy to be in beautiful weather and to have had lots of happy times together as our Chicago group. What a wonderful happy sweet woman who was always smiling in spite of all the illness she was enduring. Marilyns smile and attitude will always be a reminder to never give up, I had the privilege of being her partner in Canasta and she played so well just 4 days before she closed her eyes and said good bye. We will miss her love of life and her bright shinning smile in our friendship, MARILYN will be that brightest shinning star in the clear skies above in the unforeseen side of life. May all your wonderful times shared with Marilyn comfort you in this most difficult time.
Judi and Terry Bressler

Judi -Terry Bressler
July 12, 2026
There will never be another person like Marion. Her spirit and will to live was the most amazing thing ever. Marilyn possessed qualities that endeared her to every person she met. Even though we have only been friends for 18 years we are grateful for every one of them. We feel blessed to have known her.
Love,
Steve and Judy Masur

Judy and Steve Masur
July 12, 2026
Marilyn was a warm wonderful person who will be truly missed Now she is not in pain .Rest in peace Marilyn
Rita and Lew Kanner

Rita and Lew Kanner
July 13, 2026