In Memory of

Gladys

Riskind

Obituary for Gladys Riskind

Gladys Riskind (nee Shenner), age 91, formerly of the Chicago Gold Coast and Winnetka, loving mother of Jonathan (Arlyn) Riskind and Jennifer Riskind; proud grandmother of Noah Riskind; and survived by her cherished sister Peggy (Herman) Krehm of Toronto. Gladys was a career woman ahead of her time, an accomplished journalist as a young woman in Canada for publications such as Maclean's, as well as the Chicago Tribune and Pioneer Press after her marriage, and a public relations professional in Chicago. Graveside service Monday, 10:00 a.m. CT, at Rosehill Cemetery, Section W, Lot 14, 5800 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago. The service will be live streamed at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Under Recent Services, click onto Gladys’ photograph and scroll down to Service Details to view her service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic - http://www.nslegalaid.org/donate. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.