Elayne Donenberg, age 69, died of cardiac arrest in Chicago on Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Devoted daughter of the late Fred and Olga Iris Donenberg. Elayne touched many people with her generosity of spirit and love of life. Her passions led her to giving and serving others. Elayne attended the Juilliard School of Music and graduated from Northwestern University and became a concert violinist, including as a soloist with the Chicago, Dallas, Hollywood and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestras. She also was a skilled translator of Italian and French, an artist, a benefactor of the arts and a paralegal. Her writing and analytical abilities were superb. Elayne loved good food and good people. She frequently enjoyed the company of her friends for dinner or tea at the Four Seasons. A loyal and supportive friend, she was always willing to lend a helping hand or a sympathetic ear. Elayne is survived by a loving family of friends who will miss her greatly. A private burial has been held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 8 p.m., at the Piser Chapel, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd. (at Church St.), Skokie, IL 60077. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to Fred, Olga and Elayne Donnenberg Foundation, 120 N. LaSalle St., Suite #3800, Chicago, IL 60602, would be appreciated. For information: Piser Funeral Services 847-679-4740.
