Funeral Details

Ivy Beth Kroman

September 19, 1955 - April 16, 2015

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, April 20, 2015 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Dr. Douglas Goldhamer
Rabbi Shari Chen
Cantorial Soloist Charlene Brooks
Congregation Bene Shalom

Interment

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Condolences

Kroman Residence
9215 Nagle Avenue
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
847.966.9512
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Monday immediately following the interment until 10PM, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1PM-10PM

Shiva Coordinator:
Ava Eres
847.350.1073

Memorial Contributions

Leukemia Research Foundation
191 Waukegan Road, Suite 105
Northfield, Illinois 60093
or
Congregation Bene Shalom
4435 West Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois 60076




OBITUARY

Ivy Beth Kroman, nee Kushner, age 59

Beloved wife for 36 years of Scott. Loving mother of Ilyse (Fiance Ed Schmidt) Kroman. Dear sister of Vicki (Bob) Ovadenko and the late Rivelle Magid and Mark Kushner. Cherished aunt of Keith (Emily) and Matthew Ovadenko, Symantha (Phil) Hencel, Jeremy (Allison) Julie Magid and Jodi Galpin. Mrs. Kroman was a teacher in North Chicago for over 35 years and will be missed by all. Service Monday 12:00 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Boulevard (at Niles Center Road), Skokie, Illinois. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Road, Suite 105, Northfield, Illinois 60093 or Congregation Bene Shalom, 4435 West Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois 60076 where she was very active for both, for many years. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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It was an honor to work with Ivy over the years at Katzenmaier School. She was a GREAT teacher and a GREAT friend. Please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Penich
April 17, 2015
I am at a loss for words 🙁 . She is such a beautiful person. Praying for the family. Sending my love.

Melissa Howard
April 17, 2015
I am so sad and sending my deepest sympathy to Scott and Ilyse and Ivy's family. I worked many years with Ivy at North Chicago schools. Ivy made a difference in the lives of so many of her students. She was a caring and kind friend. She will be missed. Keeping Ivy and all her family in my prayers.

Ginny Lemme
April 17, 2015
Ivy was a wonderful, caring friend and educator. We worked together in North Chicago for 20 years! She made a difference in her students', family's, and friends' lives. She will be missed by so many. My deepest condolences to Scott and Ilyse. Rest in peace, Ivy. You will be remembered for your kindness, selflessness, and goodness.

Randee Willis
April 18, 2015
I worked with Ivy several years at Katzenmaier and Neal schools in North Chicago. Condolences to the family.

Gennetta Robinson
April 18, 2015
Dearest Scott and Ilyse, Our deepest sympathy to the entire family on the sudden loss of your dearest wife and mother. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. Theresa Gerson, David Gerson and family, Elizabeth Bullard and family, Jonathan Gerson and family, Catherine Coquerel and family, and Veronica Gerson.

Theresa Gerson
April 18, 2015
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. There is nothing to say except you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort.

Toni Mengarelli
April 18, 2015
I am Best Friends with IIysie "Ivy's Daughter", I never got the opportunity to actually introduce myself to Ivy. But being friends with her daughter I know she was a great mother and a great teacher...She may be gone, But she will be never forgotten.

Hayden Harper
April 19, 2015
Ivy
You will be so missed by all, I will truly miss you
Love Jeff

Jeffrey Kaplan
April 20, 2015
Ivy Kroman was an incredible woman. The hearts and prayers of everyone associated with the Leukemia Research Foundation go out to Scott, Ilyse and the entire Kroman family. Her impact on her family and those she taught at school is enormous. Likewise her leadership and dedication to the LRF is immeasureable. She will be missed. Thank you Ivy for touching the lives of so many.

Kevin Radelet
April 20, 2015
my deepest condolences to you and your daughter. May you have the strength to get through these next few days. Hery27wtn spirit is with you

Carol Rolowicz
April 20, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Scott, Ilyse, Vicki and family. Ivy will be deeply missed. Ivy is probably telling jokes with my Dad, Harold Berger. My love to all.

Terri Harris
April 22, 2015
I worked with Ivy in North Chicago as her T.A. for a few years. What an awesome teacher. Praying for your family.

Rita Yancey-Johnson
April 23, 2015