Funeral Details

Erica Schwartz

March 12, 1930 - September 21, 2021

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Graveside

Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1400 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, Illinois 60130
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Clergy

Rabbi Yosef Schanowitz
Central Avenue Synagogue

Memorial Contributions

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie, Illinois 60077
www.ilholocaustmuseum.org




OBITUARY

Erica Schwartz nee Weiss 91.
Beloved wife of the late Victor Schwartz (z’l). Devoted mother of Danny (Cheryl) Schwartz and Debbie (David) Zazove. Proud grandmother of Sophie Schwartz, Jeffrey Zazove, Julia Zazove and Talia Zazove. Loving daughter of the late Shondor and the late Ilonka Weiss. Dear sister of Magda (the late John) Hanus, the late Tibor, the late Schmulka and the late Labu who perished in the Holocaust. Special thanks to Dr. Jay Alexander and Mariya. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL 60077, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Dear Danny, Debbie & Family,

It is with such profound sadness that I have learned of the passing of your beautiful mother. When I think of your mom, elegance and class come to mind. It was always such a pleasure running into her in the building when I happened to be at my mom's. She was so sweet when my mom was becoming less able to talk on the phone and your mom would occasionally pop in to see her. Then your mom and I would exchange phone calls with one another. She always wanted to know how my mom was doing, and then the conversation always circled back to her children and grandchildren. She was so very proud of all of you. She would explain what each of her grandkids were doing, and without seeing her face, I just knew she was beaming with pride as she talked about each of them. Debbie, I understand the bond that you had with your mom, and know how your heart must be breaking right now. Danny, you were an amazing son, and I always loved hearing your mom say "My Danny" or "My Debbie" when mentioning the two of you.

May her memory be a blessing.

Love,
Margie, Rick & Adam Levinson

Margie Levinson
September 25, 2021