Funeral Details

Sarah S. Benishay

October 6, 1939 - May 3, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Memorial Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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The service will be live streamed on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5PM Central Time.
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Clergy

Rabbi Dovid Flinkenstein
Chabad of Wilmette

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
The service will be live streamed on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3PM Central Time.
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Shiva

Carrington Lincolnwood
3501 Northeast Parkway
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
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Following the service until 7:45PM
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4PM-7PM, with Minyan at 6PM

Memorial Contributions

Chabad of Wilmette
2904 Old Glenview Road
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
www.chabadwilmette.com
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European Leadership Network
5215 Old Orchard Road, Suite 880
Skokie, Illinois 60077
elnetwork.eu/




OBITUARY

Sarah (Sandi) Benishay, A”H, passed on May 3, 2025 at the age of 85. Sarah lived a life full of love in action. With her Masters degree in special education, she committed decades to opening children’s eyes and hearts to the joys of learning. She fiercely loved her husband of 60 years, Haskel, A”H, her family and her friends. She is survived by her 3 children, Leora, Ron (Jody), and Deana; as well as her 4 grandchildren, Carmelle, Elana, Jonathan, and Kol; her sister Leah; her sister-in-spirit Evie; and her boyfriend Ron Farkas, all who fiercely loved her in return.

Service Monday 5PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment on Monday May 5, 2025, at 3PM will proceed at Westlawn Cemetery. To honor her memory, donations can be made to Chabad of Wilmette, 2904 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091, www.chabadwilmette.com or European Leadership Network, 5215 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 880, Skokie, IL 60077, elnetwork.eu/. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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SARAH--MY FRIEND AND INSPIRATION

Throughout our long friendship I have witnessed Sarah facing many of life's challenges. And the strength and resilience she has shown has always been, and will always be, a source of inspiration for me.

Even throughout this almost year-long struggle with physical challenges, I have seen her determined to keep up her friendly outreach to others, show concern for their problems, and maintain a certain cheerfulness and optimism. And, even on very difficult days, she could take joy in the simplest of pleasures...like 'broccoli cheese soup and a croissant' from the Corner Bakery...or singing some old familiar tune.

Her life's journey has been difficult. But it has been filled with love and giving. To me, she is indeed a Woman of Valor.

Evelyn Aronson
May 5, 2025
Hi Deana, Ron, and Leora,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. She meant so much to me and I am having a hard time not being there today. I want you to know that my heart and love are with you all. Love, Debby xoxo.
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I am so glad Sarah came into our lives and that I had the privilege of getting to know her.
I still vividly remember the first time I met her, and after our conversation, I thought she was the loveliest woman.
She endeared herself to me right from the start, before she and my dad were good friends, and I knew there was something extra-special about her.

Sarah always made me feel so special and cared about what was going on in my life. I always looked forward to visiting with her and spending time together with her.
Her warmth and kindness extended to my children as well. She was incredibly wonderful to my children. The kindness and love she showed Jonathan, drawing from her teaching background, was truly beautiful. She was equally wonderful to my girls, always going out of her way to make them feel special. I will never forget how she ensured that Noelle had a birthday celebration when we visited, making her feel special despite missing her actual birthday.

I recently had the chance to see Sarah when I was in the Chicago area, and I am so grateful for that time spent with her and that I was able to tell her how much I love her.

The friendship and relationship that she had with my dad was beautiful. I loved seeing them so happy together. I am incredibly thankful for the special time that they shared, and through their bond I got to know some of her wonderful family. Her smile will always stay close to my heart, and she will always have a special place in my heart. xoxo

Debby McGill
May 5, 2025