Elaine Shefsky (nee Katzman)

Elaine Shefsky (nee Katzman), lit up the world around her. She made friends with everyone she met. She and her beloved, the late Lawrence Shefsky, were married for 64 years. They created a close and loving family. Son Jay Shefsky (Liz Feldman). Daughter Julie Froeter (Chris) and the late Alan Shefsky. Grandchildren Alex Froeter, Joe Froeter, Ruby Froeter, Leah Shefsky, Hannah Shefsky (Mike Thurnauer), and the latest, brightest light in her life, Great-grandson Lev. She was a beloved aunt, daughter, cousin, sister, bridge player, dancer, patient, neighbor and friend. She could captivate an audience with a story or joke. A Bridgeport girl, daughter of immigrant shopkeepers, youngest of four beautiful and vivacious sisters. She had a deep, lifelong connection to Union Pier, Michigan. Service Thursday at 10, Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ACLU, 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York NY 10004 www.aclu.org. To attend the funeral live stream and for Shiva information, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com