Linda Cohodes passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, just short of her 71st birthday.
She is survived by her husband Ted; children Christopher (Susana Gomez) Cohodes, Amanda Cohodes, grandchildren Kaitlyn Bills and Matthew Cohodes, siblings Robert and Sue Wolf, Marlene and Dennis Sorensen. Nieces and Nephews Nicole (Steve) Kroepel, Heather (Carrie) Vaquera, Justin (Yudan) Wolf. Great Nephew Gabriel Kroepel. First Cousins Michelle (Stephen) Lee and their son Gregor Lee.
Linda was born in Chicago, Illinois March 4th, 1952 to Seymoure and Annette Wolf. Linda married Ted Cohodes in 1971 and worked in her father's recycling business for the next several years. Linda used her entrepreneurial spirit to help spearhead several businesses of her own. Linda always had a desire to help others and a gift for organizing people to work together toward a goal. Linda had two children, Christopher and Amanda, as she entered her 30's. Together with Ted, they raised their children to have a hunger for learning and gave them a religious background in the nearby synagogue. Linda worked as a board member and officer of the synagogue for over 10 years, culminating with a year as President of the synagogue.
Linda had a passion for cooking, especially during the holidays. Family was her treasure. She often had large family gatherings at the house for the Jewish holidays. She loved to volunteer, she loved gardening especially roses, she enjoyed traveling,watching hummingbirds and butterflies. She will be deeply missed.
Graveside service Tuesday February 28, 3:00 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie. The funeral can be viewed online at www.mitzvahfunerals.com. Arrangements by Mitzvah Memorial funerals 630-MITZVAH 630-648-9824