Funeral Details

Laura Ellen Dobkin

November 4, 1955 - January 3, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Service

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

Rabbi Daniel Fox

Interment

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

The Dobkin Residence
3275 Old Mill Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847.291.7689
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Shiva Times: Monday 2:30PM-5PM (Mincha/Maariv 4:15PM) and 7PM-9PM
Tuesday-Thursday 2:15PM-4PM and 7PM-9PM
Friday 1:30PM-3:30PM
Saturday 7PM-9PM

Minyan Times:
Monday Mincha/Maariv 4:15PM
Tuesday-Thursday Shacharit 6:30AM Mincha/Maariv 4:15PM
Friday Shacharit 6:30AM
Saturday Maariv 5:45PM
Sunday Shacharit 8:30AM

Shiva Coordinator: Alise Gold 847.903.0473

Memorial Contributions

Darchei Noam of Glenbrook
3465 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
www.darcheinoamglenbrook.org
or
Response Center-The Larry Dobkin Endowment Fund
216 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 700
Chicago, Illinois 60606
bit.ly/DobkinFund
or
Congregation Beth Shalom
3433 Walters Avenue
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
www.bethshalomnb.org




OBITUARY

Laura Ellen Dobkin, age 70

Loving daughter of the late Arnold and late Thelma Dobkin. Beloved wife of Edward Landesman. Cherished sister of David (Debbie) Dobkin and Larry z'l (Nanci) Dobkin. Devoted Aunt of Alise (Rabbi Yoni Gold), Sarah (Rabbi Jonathan Chapman) Alex (Jess), Sydnie, Hallie (Avi Geller), Carlie (Eric Levin) and Avi. Wonderful Great Aunt of 15. Lifelong friend of so many. Service Monday 10AM 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 Darchei Noam of Glenbrook, 3465 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062, www.darcheinoamglenbrook.org, Response Center-The Larry Dobkin Endowment Fund, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60606, www.formstack.com/forms/JCFS-Response__Dobkin_fund or Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, www.bethshalomnb.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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My most heartfelt condolences at this tragic loss. I knew Laura since I was four years old and we were in Sunday school together on the south side. Until very recently, we talked every single night before bed, laughing, crying at life. She was generous to everyone, caring and supportive. Everyone will miss her dearly.

Deb Lawrence
January 4, 2026
My heart felt condolences and sympathy go out to Laura's entire family and her husband Ed. I was Laura's best friend for 53 years. We grew up together and shared many experiences together both good and bad. This illness took her very quickly . I am sad and she will be in my heart forever. There won't be a day that won't pass that I will reach for the phone to tell her something.She could talk on the phone for hours. always fun to be with. I feel such a great loss and the world will miss her ,. and I know you and Laura depended on each other for support and love and her family. She took so much pride for her nieces and their nephews. she had so much love of family . At ilast She's out of pain and at peace. All of her friends will miss her.

Maureen Fingerman
January 4, 2026
We were so sad to hear that Laura left us. We still can’t believe it. She was so funny, friendly, smart and beautiful, inside and out. We had a lot of fun times getting together with her, Ed and several other friends. Loved listening to her hysterical stories. Loved hearing about her nieces and nephews. She was so proud of all of them.

Laura, we already miss you. We know you’re finally out of pain. Rest in peace. 💔💔💔

Sheila and Sam Gross
January 4, 2026
My condolences to the entire family. Laura was a great person always had a smile on her face. She had a nickname for me that I won't say but I knew her for 32 years since I married my wife Maureen I know she was Maureen's best friend in the whole wide world and she will be miss dearly. May her memory be a blessing Rick

Ricky Fingerman
January 4, 2026
My friend Laura and I became friends junior year in high school. We shared many laughs, lots of tears, and college experiences. We talked about our soap operas and favorite tv shows. I will miss my friend. Rest in peace.
Ellen Kolber

Ellen Kolber
January 4, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss. Laura and I became friends over 50 years ago. She was so full of life. Over the years we stood by each other through some joyous moments and some very tough ones. Her kind soul, words of comfort when needed and just being every day friends will be missed. She was irreplaceable. Rest in peace, my dear friend.

Karen Kamsler Kamienski
January 4, 2026
Laura was a special friend for many years, and through her I got to know a number of her friends at Jewish singles dances and helping to raise money for Children’s Hospital and Variety Clubs. We shared a love for Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation and Beth Shalom. I thought of her just last night during the performance at the Marriott Theater and how much she loved the shows there. I will always treasure the wedding where, as maid of honor, she arranged for many of us to form a circle around the bride and groom and we all sang “That’s What Friends Are For”. In good times and bad times Laura will be at my side forever more.

Steven Kasper
January 4, 2026
My deepest condolences to the Dobkin family and Laura’s husband. We met in Ms. Quinn’s 6th grade classroom in January 1967.

I will never forget Laura’s welcoming kindness and friendliness towards me - the first Black child in our class at a time when such kindness was not without social risk.

I am thankful that God blessed Laura with a full life and a loving husband and family. May Laura rest in peace and honor.

Dwan Packnett

Dwan Packnett
January 4, 2026
Heartbroken to hear about Laura’s passing. We were classmates and friends at Coles Elementary School on the Southside. Although I have lived in Florida for 40 years, we kept in touch , and were able to get together along with our other classmates once a year in Chicago. I knew and will always remember Laura as a warm, giving, and compassionate woman, always putting others before herself. She will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. May she rest in peace, and may her family be consoled during this difficult time. Her memory should serve as an inspiration to us all.

Lowell Berkson

Lowell Berkson
January 4, 2026
I am saddened that my friend of 61 years, has left us. She was one of the kindest person I have known. Laura & I had so much fun in Grammar School. We even paired up to do a Science project in 6th grade. She was also my partner, for the last 15 in planning parties, to see our classmates from Coles Grammar School. We laughed, shared stories, met for lunches, and talked on the phone for hours.
She was loved by all who knew her. I will miss her so much, and will think of her often. Her pain is gone and she is in Shalom- Peace. Love you Laura!

Adele (Zisook) Stein
January 5, 2026
It is with much sadness that I learned of Laura's passing. For many years I became acquainted with the Dobkin family when my family joined Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation in Morton Grove. From the moment we joined it was impossible not to become familiar with Arnold and Thelma Dobkin, Laura, David, Larry and the rest of their family. There wasn't an event at the synagogue that they weren't present at. In fact it was their involvement that got me active and finally becoming president. I was so happy when I learned of Laura's marriage to Ed. Laura was always a smiling welcoming person whenever we met. It has been an honor for me to have called the Dobkin family friends. May Laura, Arnold and Thelma's memory be a blessing forever to the family and their friends!
Shel Marcus Family

Shel Marcus
January 5, 2026
HaM-kom yeneichem etchem b'toch sha'ar avalei Zion veYerushalayim

Dan & Sandi Geller
January 5, 2026
Our deepest sympathy at the loss to your beautiful family

Jaymes Ramsay
January 5, 2026
Lodie,
Martyne and I always enjoyed spending time with you when we were in town. Your warm and inviting conversations always made us feel like
we knew you for decades. Thank you for being part of our lives. RIP.
ROBERT GREENBLATT

You made us feel like we were YOUR family even though it was through Jonny, I felt like you were our aunt Lodie too. I miss your smile, warm hugs and all your beauty that made you so special. Every time I get my nails done I will think of you. Your memory will always be a blessing. Love, Martyne

Martyne & Robert Greenblatt
January 5, 2026
My condolences to Laura's family and her husband Ed. We were classmates at Coles School in Chicago.
I will remember Laura with a smile on her face. She was loved by all who knew her.
Her pain is gone. May her memory be a blessing forever.

Shelley Stelzer-Ritter
1/5/2026

Shelley Stelzer-Ritter
January 5, 2026
I have known Laura for over 30 years. Her genuine kindness, thoughtfulness, smile and laughter are just some of the things I loved about her. Her family and friends meant so much to her.

She was the expert on all of our customs and traditions. I will miss hearing from her before all of the holidays. She will be dearly missed. May her memory be for a blessing. My deepest sympathies go out to her family.

Jackie Bass
January 6, 2026