Funeral Details

Gwen K. Packard

November 21, 1939 - December 23, 2022

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Service

North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022
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Clergy

Rabbi Lisa Greene
Cantor David Goldstein
North Shore Congregation Israel

Interment

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

Packard Residence
3900 Mission Hills Road, Unit 205
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847.715.9903
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Wednesday upon return from the cemetery until 9PM

Memorial Contributions

Hadassah-North Shore Region
60 Revere Drive, Unit 800
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
www.hadassah.org/region/chicago-north-shore
and
North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022
www.nsci.org




OBITUARY

Gwen Packard

Beloved wife of Donald for sixty-two years. Loving mother of Susan Packard and Warren Packard (Dr. Patricia Chang). Proud grandmother of Tyler, Justin, Carson, and Elsa. Dear sister of Howard (Joan) Kastel and the late Gary (Ilana) Kastel. ?Cherished cousin of Steve (Wendi) Fallek. Gwen was the Head Children's Librarian for the Glencoe Public Library and was president of many organizations, including the North Shore Region of Hadassah. She was also involved in numerous additional passion projects, including playing viola in the Community Symphony of the Music Institute of Chicago and crafting quilts for kids in need through Project Linus. Service Wednesday, 10:30AM at North Shore Congregation Israel, Perlman Sanctuary, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah-North Shore Region, 60 Revere Dr #800, Northbrook, IL 60062, www.hadassah.org/region/chicago-north-shore and North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, www.nsci.org. 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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On behalf of our Friday ladies group at the Senior Center are saddened to learn the passing of Gwen and express sincere condolences to Don, family and her numerous friends.
Her ardent dedication as librarian, musician, Hadassah, being a "fabulous knitter", and us, will ALWAYS miss her sweet smile and gentle nature.

Sandra Lerner
December 26, 2022
Dear Warren,
So very sad to hear about your dear Mother. Though I never had the pleasure of meeting her, she must have been very proud, indeed, of you, Tricia, and your beautiful family. My very deepest condolences to your father, and sister.
Warmest regards,
Brenda B. Weis

Brenda Weis
December 26, 2022
My Aunt Gwen was one of the few people on the planet who have known and cared about me for my entire life. She will be sorely missed.

Of course, my sincere condolences go out to Uncle Don, Susan, and Warren who are in acute pain.

She was a loving and creative soul,

Mark Kastel

Mark Kastel
December 27, 2022
Warren, I’m thinking of you and your entire family during this very sad time. My condolences, Anneke

Anneke Cole
December 27, 2022
Gwen and Don have been wonderful neighbors for the last 10 years. Gwen's beautiful quiet gracious demeanor was just the tip of a life of generous sharing of her many talents. My heart goes out to Don and the family, and I pray for their comfort.

Nancy Colbentson
December 27, 2022
Dear Warren and Family,

Jurek, Hadrian and I share our deepest condolences for Gwen’s passing.

Learning about her life and how she lived and loved is an inspiration.

Warmest thoughts and regards,
Nina

Nina Chen Sobota
December 28, 2022