Jodi Lazar

August 16th, 2021

Jodi worked with me on some organizing jobs early on in her career. She was such a hard worker and had such an upbeat attitude on jobs. She was taken way too young! My condolences to her family and close friends. She will be very missed.

~Terri Albert
~organizing colleague, Chicago

July 15th, 2021

Although I didn’t see Jodi much after high school, I remember her as such a sweet and caring person. I’m so sorry to hear about this. My deepest condolences to Jodi’s family.

~John Sheldon
~Friend/school classmate, Deerfield, IL

July 7th, 2021

I met Jodi in first grade and we used to call her “Giggles” because she was always laughing and smiling at everything we did. Just recently reconnected with her on Instagram and realized we lived a mile a way from each other. We both shared a love of animals and nature. Was really looking forward to seeing her again. So sad such a happy, loving person was taken before her time. My condolences to her family and friends. Peace.

~Andrew Mann
~childhood friend, Chicago

July 7th, 2021

Having worked with Jodi in the world of organizing for the last few years, I have been so blessed to not only professionally collaborate with her, but to have found a new friend. Her joyful spirit and approach to her life is one I will always cherish. To her family, my deepest condolences. May her memory be a blessing.

– Faye Feinstein, Home Sweet Home

~Faye Feinstein
~Business colleague, Los Angeles CA

July 6th, 2021

So shocked! I know if Iook out my window I will see Jodi and Lola walking through the the park across the street. And now that the pandemic is finally coming to an end and we are both vaccinated, we would be able to walk together and talk together again with our dogs. Oh Jodi! You will be greatly missed.

~Rita Sterling
~Neighbor, CHICAGO

July 6th, 2021

Art school days.

~Lauren Turetsky
~friend, San Francisco, CA

July 6th, 2021

We were college roommates and went through art school together at U of M. She was the best. She filled up a room with her personality like no one could. Her creativity was unparalleled and a natural gift. I remember going to her family’s house for Jewish holidays. I’m still in shock. I will miss her like crazy.

~Lauren Turetsky
~friend, San Francisco

July 5th, 2021

Jodi you will be deeply missed. I am at a loss of words, I will never forget your smile.

~MICHAEL Eugene MURPHY
~Friend, Aurora, IL

July 5th, 2021

Always bubbly, with a wonderful smile. A very special young lady. She’ll be missed by all she ever had contact with her. May her memory be a blessing.

Alan and Merle Lezak

~Alan and Merle Lezak
~Friend, Scottsdale, Arizona

July 5th, 2021

For the short time I knew Jodi she became my fast forever friend. Her smile and presence was bright and warm and adventurous. She loved her Thursday dinners with her “Pop” and snuggles with her animals. Jodi it was an honor to have had you in my life. Thank you

~Jamie Friedman
~Lucky friend, Chicago IL

July 5th, 2021

Dick–Marcy and I send condolences to you and your family on the passing of your daughter, Jodi. May her memory be a blessing. Dave

~Dave Baum
~college friend, Skokie, IL

July 5th, 2021

Forever in my heart which is now broken in a million pieces. Miss you so much Jodi. I’m so so sad. I wish I could wake up and find this was all just a bad dream.

~Bettina
~Friend, Chicago, IL

July 4th, 2021

This loss is beyond my imagining: Jodi was one of the first people to introduce herself to us when we moved into the building. She and her dog Lola have been constants in our lives for the past decade. She was so welcoming and so full of life and energy. My partner and I are so, so stunned and saddened. Our hearts go out to her family and friends.

~Megan Mills
~fellow dog owner, Chicago