Cookie Kempe, nee Tolchinsky, age 70, passed away on February 18, 2019. Loving wife of 35 years to Murray Kempe; Cherished mother to Nikki (Bruce Blackstone) Charns and Rick (Lyngrace) Charns; Beloved grandmother to Nathan Charns; Dear sister to 6; Aunt, cousin, loving in-law, and friend to many.
Cookie felt her greatest accomplishments were getting her nursing degree after raising her children and putting the love of her life, Murray, through college. Cookie was an avid gardener; she loved tending to her flowers and feeding the birds. Cookie’s hobbies included cooking and weaving. She loved selling Tupperware, Avon and Pampered Chef.
Cookie took joy from being with Nathan, her grandson. Her face and voice lit up anytime she could talk about Nathan. Her “heaven on earth spot” was Captiva Island where she and Murray spent a few weeks every year.
Cookie loved her family: Murray, Nikki and Bruce, Rick, Lyn and Nathan and her six siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sanford and Frances Tolchinsky.
Cookie had a generous spirit, she never met someone that didn’t become a friend.
Friend and family gathering will take place from 11AM – 12 PM on Saturday, 2/23, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln, Lisle, IL 60532, where a service will also take place at 12 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to http://www.crowclinic.org. Interment Private.
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