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Obituaries

​Selma “Sel” Penzell Klitzner Stanzler, age 93

Service Friday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie.

Selma “Sel” Penzell Klitzner Stanzler, age 93
Beloved wife of the late Milton Stanzler, the late Robert Klitzner, the late Robert Penzell. Loving mother of David (Nanette) Penzell, Stephanie Penzell, Michael Klitzner, Jill Stanzler, and the late Jonathan Stanzler and mother-in-law of Jeff Katz. Proud grandmother of Robbie (Lauren) Penzell, Jackie (Josh Anker) Penzell, Alexandra (Ben Kurland) Katz, Samantha Katz, and Dominic (Katelyn) Klitzner. Cherished great-grandmother of Ellie, Ryan, Max, Anthony, Natalie and Isaac.
Sel’s love of life, family, friends and the Jewish Community in New York and Providence made her life extraordinary. The stories and adventures from her the love of travel, theater, and people made her life special for all who encountered her. She will hold a special place in the hearts of so many people in so many places scattered around the world.
Service Friday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02906, https://bornsteinholocaustcent... or Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, Selma & Milton Stanzler Fund, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02906, www.jewishallianceri.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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