Funeral Details

T. David Brent

September 19, 1948 - August 18, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Graveside

Zion Gardens Cemetery
3600 North Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60634
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Clergy

Rabbi Michael Siegel
Anshe Emet Synagogue

Shiva

Private

Memorial Contributions

The BRICK
420 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, Wisconsin 54806
www.thebrickcares.org




OBITUARY

T. David Brent, Ph.D. University of Chicago, 1977, died August 18, 76 years of age. He leaves behind his widow Jataun Martin and two sons, Robert and Matthew, from his first wife, Margaret O’Dell. The eldest son of Stuart Brent, a noted bookseller in Chicago, and Jeanette Levin Brent, a gifted pianist, who died when David was 7. David was a brilliant Executive Editor of The University of Chicago Press for over 40 years where he published many acclaimed books in anthropology, philosophy, and psychology. The brother of Jonathan, Susan, Amy, Lisa, Joseph, Adam and Joshua. David will be missed and remembered for his energy, brilliance and the wild force of his life. Graveside service August 21, 2025, 12:30 PM at Zion Gardens Cemetery, 3600 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The BRICK, 420 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806, www.thebrickcares.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.


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I met David in Hyde Park 35 years ago through his friend Andrew Apter. He was A good friend and a Patron of the Arts .Including my Work and many other Artists'. I am Grateful for his Support! Adupe pupo.
My Sincere Condolences to Tauny his Sons, Siblings and the entire family May his Legacy continue. Ase!
Odigba my Good friend! Orun Rere o David!
- Dayo, Artist.

Dayo Laoye
August 19, 2025
I met David in Hyde Park 35 years ago through his friend Andrew Apter. He was A good friend and a Patron of the Arts .Including my Work and many other Artists'. I am Grateful for his Support! Adupe pupo.
My Sincere Condolences to Tauny his Sons, Siblings and the entire family May his Legacy continue. Ase!
Odigba my Good friend! Orun Rere o David!
- Dayo, Artist.

Dayo Laoye
August 19, 2025
My Condolences to the Family. Daves energy made me feel welcomed when i was around him. I love talking to Dave. Always was up for a good conversation and or laugh. RIP Dave. ❤️

Phillip Martin
August 19, 2025
Jatuan - I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your husband. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love and memories you shared, and may his spirit live on in your heart.

With deepest sympathy,
Robin Zaverdas

Robin Zaverdas
August 20, 2025
David whom I called Dede took a chance on an unknown author of an unconventional book. He gave me a chance when others had turned me down . He had vision and took risks which delays seemed to pay off, making anthropology at the U of Chicago Press achieve global excellence. We became friends who shared many jokes, stories and loss -of-balsnce laughter . We both loved the blues and enjoyed many memorable nights in Chicago blues bars. He started my journey as writer. He was one of kind and he will be missed but not forgotten I will say kaddish for my friend and will light yortzeit for him every August. Rest in Peace Dede

Paul Stoller
August 20, 2025
Please accept my deepest condolences on your husband's passing. His presence in your life and time shared was a blessing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

With heartfelt condolences,

Tabitha Adams

Tabitha Adams
August 20, 2025
Jataun - I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your husband. May his memory forever live in your heart and in the hearts of all those he touched. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.

Rossana Bermudez
August 20, 2025
Jatuan - My heart goes out to you upon hearing about your husband's passing. May his legacy continue to inspire and be cherished by all who knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult period.

DeAndra Jackson
August 20, 2025
My sincere condolences to Jataun and the Brent Family. I’ve known Jataun since high school days and when she and David first got together, they were a perfect match: both impressively witty, intelligent and kind. David had a way of making everyone around him feel welcomed and included. I’ll miss David’s charm and kindness. RIP, dear David.

Dana Smith-Hill
August 21, 2025
Jataun - I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. While I never met David, he sounds like an incredible man with an amazing publishing career who touched many lives. You are in my thoughts, wishing you healing energy and sending hugs. Please let me know if you need anything.

Linda Hinterhauser
August 22, 2025
Jataun - I am so sorry for your loss. May his legacy live on. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.

La\'Tresha Hazelwood
August 22, 2025
David was a fixture on the Kaseno and Celinsky farms in Cornucopia summers while growing up - the Brent boys liked to come up to help the Kaseno boys "make" hay, and their company always made the chores go faster.

We all appreciated that he made the trip up to Uncle Bill Celinsky's services a few years back. We always looked forward to talking with any of the Brents when they were up on Bark Point.

Our condolences. Memory Eternal!

Gregory & Ann Kaseno
August 22, 2025