Zelda Chanen

Zelda Chanen, 97, of 929 Ridgewood Dr., died on Wednesday (July 18, 2012) in Sunset Home.

Picture of Zelda ChanenShe was born August 16, 1914, in Kandel, Russia (now Ukraine), a daughter of Morris and Anna Iskovitz.  She moved to Burlington, Iowa, with her family when she was 5 months old, and was a 1931 graduate of Burlington High School.

Zelda married Max Chanen on June 7, 1936, in Burlington.  They moved to Quincy in 1937, and were long-time owners of Chanen’s Auto Supply.  Her beloved husband Max died September 15, 1984.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, and was a member of B’nai Sholom Temple for seventy-five years, where she was active in its Sisterhood.  Zelda enjoyed traveling with her husband, playing bridge, entertaining, and being with her friends.  Her greatest joy of all was being with her family.  Zelda was a warm and caring person, who found good in everyone and everything, and will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known her.  She was blessed with good health and was able to live in her own home until very recently.

Survivors include her son Fred Chanen, daughter Dianne Kirsch, and son-in-law Myron Kirsch, all of Quincy; grandchildren Mark Chanen and his wife Tracy Coskie of Bellingham, Washington, Cindy McShane and her husband Tim of Sherman Oaks, California, Jeffrey Kirsch of Conway, Arkansas, Michael Kirsch and his wife Ilana of South Bend, Indiana, and Gregory Kirsch and his wife Lanie of Atlanta, Georgia; ten great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Eve Jacobson, her brother Louis Iskovitz, and her daughter-in-law Carole Chanen.

Her family is grateful for the care Zelda received at home from Dawn Lackey, and also for the outstanding staff at Sunset Home.

Memorial Service: 5:00 pm Saturday (August 18, 2012) at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rabbi Alvin Sugarman officiating.

Visitation: 4:00 – 5:00 pm Saturday (August 18, 2012) at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

A Private burial took place on at Valley of Peace Cemetery in Quincy.

Memorials: B’nai Sholom Temple, P.O. Box 795, Quincy, IL 62306

www.hansenspear.com

Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Condolences

  1. Debby Greenberg Mayer says:

    Dianne and Myron,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember setting up Oneg’s at the Temple with Zelda. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  2. Dick & Pat Wentura says:

    Dear Dianne, Myron,
    Thinking of you and remembering a woman who lived her life to the fullest.
    As ever,
    Pat & Dick Wentura

  3. Debbie Brown says:

    I am so sorry…I just saw the notice on fb. She was such a wonderful and kind woman! She was always so nice when I was just a little kid! So sorry for your loss!

  4. Tim and Donna Lenane says:

    We are so sorry to hear about Zelda. She was always such a sweet person. You are all in our thoughts.

  5. Richard & Fern Heitholt says:

    Dear Diane & Myron, We are thankful for the wonderful life of your mother and for coming to Quincy with your father to establish an important business and to raise a family which enriched the city. Your interest in our schools was always valuable and appreciated. Hello to Jeff, Mike and Greg and families. We send our condolences and best wishes.
    Richard & Fern Heitholt

  6. Rich and Nancy Gaebel says:

    Myron and Diane…..sorry to hear about your Mom. Sounds like she had a life well lived and that’s about all you could ask for. She will be missed. You have our deepest sympathy. Rich and Nancy

  7. Nancy Coley Rodda says:

    Diane and family…..so sorry to read about your Mom….I can always remember her as being so kind and so friendly! I shall remember her coming in RPMillers’ and wanting something “smart” and she always did look “smart”. The best to you and yours……Nancy

  8. Ted Kemner says:

    Friday morning 20july2012

    Fredie- I am so srry to learn of your Mother’s death. Your Dad and I were good friends.

    You were so good to your Mother. Whenever I saw you together and when I saw you alone I admired you.

    She will be missed.

    Ted

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