Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
NameFaye ESTERSON
Birth8 Sep 1915, Chicago, IL [218]
Death21 Jun 1999, Kansas City, MO [8] Age: 83
Burialaft 21 Jun 1999, 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO [8]
MemoMount Moriah Cemetery, Memorial ID 74177951
OccupationHomemaker
OccupationSorter in Ladies Clothing (1940) [381]
FlagsMITTMAN-1
FatherSol ESTERSON (1883-1963)
MotherAnna Rae WEINTRAUB (1883-1947)
Obituaries
From Jun 22, 1999, page 15 - The Kansas City Star at Newspapers.com: [101]

FAYE PAVLOVE

Faye Pavlove, 83, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, June 21, 1999, at St. Joseph Health Center. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, family suggests contributions to the National Holocaust Museum, Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Pavlove was co-owner with her husband of House of Faith, Inc., and United Book Services, Inc., book wholesaling companies in Los Angeles, CA, for 10 years, retiring in 1981. She was a former member of Congregation B'nai Jehudah, where she was an active member of its Sisterhood. She was a member of Temple Beth Shalom and its Sisterhood in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Pavlove was also a member of Jewish Women International and the American Book Association.

While living in Kansas City, she volunteered for the Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Chicago, IL, came to Kansas City from Los Angeles, CA, in 1981, and then lived in Mesa, AZ, from 1988 until returning to Kansas City in January of this year.

Mrs. Pavlove is survived by her husband of 57 years, John J. Pavlove, of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Amold Balanoff, Leawood, KS, and llene and Charles Mittman, La Jolla, CA; sister, Estelle Grossman, Chatsworth, CA; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Mal Beyda, Northridge, CA; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was an artist, a lover of the Arts and Ballet, a marvelous mother devoted to her family, an exceptional homemaker, and a gourmet cook. (Arrangements: Louis Memorial Chapel)
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Faye Esterson was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 8, 1915, the daughter of Sol and Anna Rae Weintraub Esterson. Her early life in Chicago saw her working as a sorter in ladies' clothing, an occupation that provided a glimpse into the working lives of many women during the era. Before 1935, she married Sol David Rietman, and together they welcomed a daughter, Ilene Lois, in 1935. Their marriage concluded around 1936.

In 1941, Faye embarked on a new chapter, marrying John Jack Pavlove in Cook County, Illinois, as the nation prepared for global conflict. John, originally from London, England, brought a unique background, having been a talented violinist who performed for the Lord Mayor of London as a young boy. During their time in Chicago, John worked as a clerk in the Post Office and later as a sales manager for a record distributor, providing a stable foundation for their growing family. Faye embraced the role of homemaker, and in 1944, she and John celebrated the birth of their daughter, Diane Sidney.

Later in life, Faye and John relocated to Los Angeles, California, where they ventured into entrepreneurship as co-owners of House of Faith, Inc., and United Book Services, Inc., book wholesaling companies. After a decade in the book business, they retired in 1981, marking a significant transition in their lives. The couple then moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Faye dedicated her time to volunteering at the Baptist Medical Center. Her personal passions shone through her diverse interests; she was an artist, a keen admirer of the arts and ballet, and known as a gourmet cook. She also spent a period living in Mesa, Arizona, from 1988 before returning to Kansas City in early 1999.

Faye Pavlove passed away in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 21, 1999, at the age of 83, having lived through significant historical changes from the Roaring Twenties to the turn of the millennium. She was laid to rest at Mount Moriah Cemetery. She was survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, John J. Pavlove, her two daughters, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson, leaving behind a legacy of family and a life well-lived.
Spouses
Birth7 Oct 1912, Lublin, Poland [104], [188], [384], [98]
Emigration13 Jul 1923, Southampton, UK [191] Age: 10
MemoSS Orduna
Immigration23 Jul 1923, New York, NY [191] Age: 10
MemoPassenger Arrival Record Last Name is Getraitmann.
Death14 Mar 1968, 7641 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL [8], [385], [198] Age: 55
MemoBillings Hospital
Burial18 Mar 1968, 1400 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL [8]
MemoJewish Waldheim Cemetery; Memorial ID, 128914260
OccupationSalesman, Banner Wholesale Grocers;
OccupationShipping Clerk in a Canned Food Distributor (1950) [386]
OccupationTruck Driver for a Wholesale Grocery (1940) [387]
OccupationSalesman in a Grocery Store (1930) [388]
FlagsMITTMAN-1, RIETMAN-1
FatherAaron GETRAITMAN (1881-1963)
MotherEsther WEINRIB (1892-1982)
Obituaries
From 16 Mar 1968, 66 - Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com: [389]

Sol D. Rietman

Services for Sol D. Rietman, 55, of 7641 Phillips Ave, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel at 1300 Devon Ave. Mr. Rietman died Thursday in Billings Hospital. He was a salesman for Southtown Wholesale Grocers, 929 E. 103d St. Mr. Rietman was an organizer and member of Little City, a group that helped retarded children with a farm in Palatine. He was a former president of the Zohar Foundation. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a daughter, Eileen; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Esther Rietman; a brother; and two sisters.

From 18 Mar 1968, 5 - The Daily Calumet at Newspapers.com: [390]

Rietman

Funeral services for Sol D. Rietman, 55, are scheduled for 10 a.m. today from the chapel at 1300 Devon. He died Thursday in Billings hospital.

Mr. Rietman was a salesman for the Southtown Wholesale Grocers, organizer and member of Little City, and a former president of the Zohar Foundation.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Eileen; mother, Mrs. Esther Rietman; a brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren.

From 17 Mar 1968, 103 - Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com: [391]

Rietman

Sol D. Rietman, 7641 S Phillips, survived by wife, Evelyn; father of Eileen; three grandchildren; son of Esther Rietman and the late Aaron; brother of Dan, Mary Schultz, Frances Hochfelder, and the late Albina Dozaretz. Services Monday, 10 a.m., at Weinstein Bros. Chapel, 1300 Devon. Interment American Progressive Society, Waldheim. Omit flowers. An organizer and member of Little City. Former president of Zobar Foundation. Member of the Chicago Association for Children with Learning Disabilities and Teamsters Union, No. 738. Visitation Sunday evening.
Marriagebef 1935
Divorceabt 1936
ChildrenIlene Lois (1935-)
Birth3 Aug 1913, London, UK [393], [98], [7]
Emigration25 Oct 1923, Southampton, UK [394] Age: 10
Immigration1924 [393] Age: 10
Death28 Aug 2007, Kansas City, MO [395], [7] Age: 94
Burial30 Aug 2007, 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO [395]
MemoMount Moriah Cemetery, Plot: Block 24
OccupationBusinessman
OccupationSales Manager in a Record Distributor (1950) [396]
OccupationClerk in Post Office (1940) [397]
FlagsMITTMAN-1
FatherOscar PAVLOVE (1889-1973)
MotherSalina PLICHT (1888-1959)
Obituaries
From John J. Pavlove Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information:

John J. Pavlove, 94, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:30 pm Thursday, August 30, at Congregation Kol Ami, 7501 Belinder Avenue. Burial at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Music Fund at Congregation Kol Ami. Mr. Pavlove owned United Book Services in Los Angeles, CA, a wholesale book company, for 10 years before his retirement in 1981. Previously, he was an executive in the book business in Chicago, IL for over 20 years. Mr. Pavlove was a member of Congregation Kol Ami. He was a lifelong, accomplished violinist, playing from the age of 6 years old and was selected as an honor student at the age of 9 to play for King Edward VIII of England. Mr. Pavlove was also proficient in the piano. His hobby was artistic metal sculpting. Mr. Pavlove was born in London, England, and had lived in Mesa, AZ before moving to Kansas City in 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Faye Pavlove, in 1999, a brother, Sydney Pavlove, and two sisters, Evelyn Rothfeld and Renee Nash. Mr. Pavlove is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Diane and Arnold Balanoff, Leawood, KS; grandchildren: Aaron and Dianna Balanoff, Carmel, IN; Debbie and Jeff Chase, Overland Park, KS; Brian and Christa Balanoff, Overland Park, KS; great-grandchildren: Oscar and Talia Chase, Sam, Josh, and Madeline Balanoff, Olivia and Simon Balanoff.
Marriage15 Sep 1941, Cook County, IL [398]
ChildrenIlene Lois (Adopted) (1935-)
 Diane Sidney (1944-)
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