Obituaries

Obituary: ​Diana Baskovitz, 92

Services for the former Chicago Public Schools teacher will be held Thursday in Forest Park.

Diana Baskovitz, of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the age of 92.

Baskovitz was the beloved daughter of the late Nathan and the late Esther Baskovitz and the dear sister of the late Miriam and the late Arthur (Madalyn) Baskovitz.

Diana was a graduate of the University of Chicago, a teacher in the Chicago Public School System, a long-time member of Congregation Ezras Israel and of the Sweet Singers.

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Her family thanked Ora Bragg for caring for Diana for the past several years.

A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Waldheim Cemetery in Forest Park (Gate 91 B, off of Greenberg Road)

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Memorials to Diana's temple would be appreciated:

Congregation Ezras Israel
7000 N. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645

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