Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
NameYale S RODKIN [211], [450], [598], [599]
Birth1 Mar 1915, Chicago, IL [603], [604], [48], [8], [7]
Death5 Aug 1979, Northbrook, IL [48], [8], [605], [7] Age: 64
Burialaft 5 Aug 1979, 7701 Bailey Rd, North Lauderdale, FL [8]
MemoStar of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Chapel; Yale S RODKIN; Memorial ID: 40294563
Burialaft 5 Aug 1979, 7801 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL
MemoWestlawn Cemetery
OccupationProprietor, Wholesale Furrier’s Representative (1950) [606]
OccupationFurrier in Wholesale Furrier (1940) [607]
OccupationFurrier
FlagsMITTMAN-1, Military
FatherAbraham RODKIN (1888-<1978)
MotherRose ORRIS (1890-1983)
Obituaries
From 12 Aug 1979, 9 - The Life at Newspapers.com: [605]

Yale Rodkin, fur firm president, dead at 64

Yale Rodkin, 64, of Northbrook, died Monday at Highland Park Hospital. Services were held Tuesday at Piser North. Suburban Memorial Chapel, Skokie. The interment was in Westlawn Cemetery.

Mr. Rodkin was the owner and president of Javurek Furs, 6155 Cermak Road.

He was also a member of the Association of the Fur Industry of Chicagoland, Special Services of World War II, the South Shore Fellowship Club, and the Central Synagogue of South Side Hebrew Congregation.

He is survived by his wife, Hinita; two sons, Lawrence and David; his mother, Rose; and four grandchildren.
Spouses
Birth26 Apr 1920, Chicago, IL [105]
Death19 Mar 2004, Pompano Beach, FL [599] Age: 83
Burialaft 19 Mar 2004, 7701 Bailey Rd, North Lauderdale, FL [600]
MemoStar of David Memorial Gardens; Plot: Theodor Herzl Mausoleum Section XVI
OccupationKeeping House (1950) [601]
FlagsMITTMAN-1
FatherJacob Azra LEWITZ (1894-1951)
MotherDorothy SESKIND (1896-<1964)
Obituaries
From Mar 20, 2004, page 48 - South Florida Sun Sentinel at Newspapers.com: [599]

Rodkin

Rodlin, Hinita (nee Lewitz), 83, of Coral Springs, formerly of Chicago, passed away on March 19, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Yale. Cherished mother of Lawrence (Ricki) and David (Janice). Grandmother of Debra and Daniel (Christy) Rodkin, Amy (Jeff) Glusman, Julie (Darren) Grushoff, and Rebecca Rodkin. Sister of Elaine Novey, Myrna (Milton) Loss, and Cecil (Nancy) Lewitz. Chapel service Sunday, March 21, at 2:15 PM at Star of David Cemetery and Funeral Chapel, 7701 Bailey Road, N. Lauderdale, 954-722-9000. In lieu of flowers, donations to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.

From Mar 20, 2004, page 1-23 - Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com: [602]

RODKIN, HINITA


Hinita Rodlin, nee Lewitz, 83, of Coral Springs, formerly of Chicago, passed away on March 19, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Yale. Cherished mother of Lawrence (Ricki) and David (Janice). Grandmother of Debra and Daniel (Christy) Rodkin, Amy (Jeff) Glusman, Julie (Darren) Grushoff, and Rebecca Rodkin. Sister of Elaine Novey, Myrna (Milton) Loss, and Cecil (Nancy) Lewitz. Funeral service in Florida by Star of David Cemetery and Funeral Chapel. For info, 800-456-5252. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.
Marriage22 Aug 1940, Cook County, IL [608]
ChildrenLawrence Arthur (1942-2025)
 David Allan (1948-)
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Created on Sun, Apr 5, 2026 AM by David Saul Mittman.
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