Funeral Details

Rita Frank

July 3, 1927 - March 1, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 12 Noon

Graveside

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 W. Montrose
Chicago, Illinois 60634
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Clergy

Cantor Howard Friedland

Shiva

Paul Langer and Judith Frank Residence
6506 North Tower Circle Drive
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
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Following the service until 8PM

Memorial Contributions

Jewish United Fund
30 South Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
www.juf.org




OBITUARY

Rita Frank, nee Gorelick, age 97

Beloved wife of the late Robert Frank. Devoted mother of David M. Frank, Jack R. (Deborah Steinkopf) Frank, Susan (Dr. Rochel Gelinas) Frank and Dr. Judith (Paul Langer) Frank. Adored grandmother of Brian, Jessica, Sam (Aurelia), Daniel (Janey), Lauren, Alex, Hannah and Julien. Great Grandmother of Charlie, Elliott, Robby, and Lily. She was a beloved teacher with the Chicago Board of Education, where she impacted the lives of thousands of elementary school children. She was a world traveler and had many great adventures with Robert, their children, and their grandchildren. She had lifelong friendships with fellow teachers, who she met as a young woman at Teachers College. Graveside service Wednesday, 12PM at Westlawn Cemetery, (Section Maple),7801 W. Montrose, Norridge. Memorials in her memory to Jewish United Fund, 30 S. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60606, www.juf.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I have a lifetime of memories visiting Rita and Bob. Rita was my mom’s close comrade and kept her feeling connected. I remember getting sandwiches and eating outside. They were best buddies and I will miss her very much.

Shelley Myers
March 1, 2025
Sending lots of love to the Frank family during this time of loss of your grand matriarch.

Rita Frank was an extraordinary woman filled with humor, spirit, spunk, and sweetness.

Randy Rainbow should write a parody about her, something like this:
"Lovely Rita not afraid
Nothing can come between us
When it got dark, she blew our hearts away"

Keep smilin' Rita!

Bob Sheppard
March 1, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Frank children David, Jack, Susan and Judy, and their own families. I have know your Mom since we were grade school children. I have fond memories from having after-school snacks at your home on Greenleaf to visiting your Mom in her 90s at Winston Towers where she was still busy working on her iPad. May you carry on her wonderful legacy.

Bruce Silverglade

Bruce Silverglae
March 1, 2025
i am so sorry to hear this news but what a long long life she had and she touched so many others peoples lives. i remember her as the kind mother who would be home when we would come over to see SUSAN. may she rest in peace, my deepest condolences to your family. much love, Nancy and Neil Elliott

NANCY ELLIOTT
March 3, 2025
To David, Jack, Susan, and Judy:

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Frank family! We're hoping that your mutual support brings you comfort during this sad time. Your mother was more than just our mother's best friend. She was a kindred spirit and a daily source of joy and shared memories, even when they couldn't quite remember what they were, and a constant positive presence in all of our lives. With love to all of you from Jill Myers Raizin, Gail Myers Jaffe, and Michelle Myers,

Phyllis Myers Projansky\'s daughters (Jill, Gail, and Shelley)
March 4, 2025