Funeral Details

Bernice Rappoport nee Epstein, age 89. Daughter of the late Paul Epstein and the late Eva Mann Epstein. Beloved wife of the late Harold Rappoport for 62 years; theirs was truly a “mixed” marriage: Bernice (South Side) and Harold (West Side). Fond memories of growing up in Hyde Park and summers on Fox River. Cherished mother of Daniel (Sarah) Rappoport of Teaneck, NJ; Janice (Steve) Feldman of Northfield, IL; and Phil (Sandy) Rappoport of Oakton, VA. Beloved “NeeNee” Grandmother of Rivka and Isaac Rappoport, Julie (Jonathan) Feldman-Hyman and Jeremy Feldman, Max and Alex (fiancée Dana) Rappoport. Devoted sister of Ann (the late Henry) Kulwin; the late Frances (the late Erwin) Frank; the late Minnie (Emil) Pollack Hirsch; and the late David (Judy) Epstein. Sister-in-law of the late Irving and late Judy Rappoport; and the late Simon and late Marion Buckman. Treasured Aunt, Great-Aunt and Great Great-Aunt and cousin to an enormous extended family, and a trusted confidant to many relatives and friends. Long-time elementary school teacher in Chicago Public Schools; author and editor of children’s books. Hobbies included helping family and friends with knowledgeable Genealogy research, mahjong, crosswords and helping Russian Jewish immigrant relatives acclimate to life in the US. Traveled the world with Harold and her children and grandchildren across the US and abroad to over 50 countries. Active member of Hadassah. Alumni member of Mikdosh El Hagro, Skokie Central Traditional and Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah synagogues. Special thanks to the loving and dedicated caregivers at Brookdale Northbrook, Warren Barr North Shore and Caretenders Hospice. Service Sunday 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment at Westlawn cemetery at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Donation Processing, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 www.michaeljfox.org would be appreciated. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com