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Jeanette E. Hodes died peacefully on June 4, 2006. Preceded in death by her beloved son Peter D. Hodes; loving parents Ruby and Henry Tobias, niece Abby J. Feinberg and brother-in-law Joseph B. Ginsberg. She leaves her loving sister Helen T. Ginsberg, nieces Beverly A. Wilets, Lora L. Ginsberg, four great nieces, their spouses, and seven great, great nephews and nieces. Aunt Jeanette, originally from Portland, Ore. retired from Lockheed and moved from the Peninsula to San Francisco. The past five years she has happily lived at Rhoda Goldman Plaza where she received exceptional, thoughtful care this past year. Her love of and devotion to Temple Emanu-El is expressed in her words “It keeps my heart beating.” Aunt Jeanette participated in the Torah class, arranged a weekly bridge class and was in charge of programs for the Emanu-El Elders group as well as attending weekly services. Her love of opera, understanding and knowledge of music, sense of humor and warmth helped make her the special woman we knew and loved. Whenever I think of you Aunt Jeanette, you’ll be wearing one of your “hats” at a jaunty tilt with a beatific smile on your face. You will be missed. The family also wishes to pay tribute and give thanks to her many doctors who were kind and understanding to Aunt Jeanette. A special thank you to Quinta Cruciger, M.D. and Marc P. Cruciger, M.D. of whom she was especially fond. Donations may be made in Aunt Jeanette’s memory to Congregation Emanu-El, c/o Gary Cohn, P.O. Box 591510, S.F., CA 94159-1510 or to the Rhoda Goldman Plaza (specify for scholarship), c/o S. Koster, 2180 Post St., SF/CA 94115 preferred.

Irene Gruenebaum Lasar, 85, on June 7, 2006. Passed on peacefully, in Oakland, after a brief illness. She loved and faithfully cared for Moe, her late husband of 55 years. Irene cherished and preserved the memory of her late son Michael who predeceased her by many years. She loved and was loved and cared for by her daughter Jan, son-in-law Norm Frankel, and grandchildren Eitan, Tamir, and Michelle. Irene enjoyed a long and happy life, raising a family and sailing Lake Merritt and the San Francisco Bay. Irene worked for the Oakland A’s for 17 years assisting the disabled around the stadium and enabling them to always enjoy the game. Irene had the unique capability of befriending everybody she met. She was always there to help family and friends. Irene aided and comforted many of her relatives and friends through illness and hard times. She touched innumerable lives with her compassion and caring. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2006, at the Home of Eternity Chapel, 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. May her memory be a blessing. Memorial donations may be made to Children’s Oncology Dept. Schneider Hospital, 14 Kaplan St., Petach Tikva, Israel; or to Hadassah Medical Organization, Oakland Chapter, c/o Bea Bergerman, 7609 Hansom Drive, Oakland, CA 94605.

Irwin Earl Radner in Lodi on June 8, 2006 at age 77. Beloved son of the late Abraham and Bessie Radner. Dear brother of the late Marilyn Scherer and brother-in-law of Marc Scherer. Loving uncle of Diana (and Gary) Sosnick and Rachelle (and Paul) Navarro and great-uncle of Jason, Andrew and Jeremy Sosnick. Dear cousin of Beverly (and Roman) Starno, Leonard (and Lucy) Anspach and Barbara (and Tom) McCarthy. Adored by and devoted to many close friends. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 13 at Salem Memorial Park, Colma. Contributions to the American Cancer Society preferred.

Marjorie Hilp Rhodes January 15, 1924-May 25, 2006. Marjorie Hilp Rhodes passed away May 25, 2006 in Los Angeles, after a valiant fight against Leukemia. Born and raised in San Francisco to Adelaide and Harry Hilp, Marjorie was the youngest of the three Hilp children. She was close to her older sister Barbara Smith of San Francisco, and to her brother Harry, Jr., who predeceased her. Marjorie was a graduate of Lowell High School and also attended the University of Oregon. She was an extremely loyal and committed friend, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother as evidenced by her many friends, several of whom she has maintained since grammar school; by her 43 year marriage to her beloved Ted, who predeceased her in 1988; and by her continued close relationship with her children and grandchildren. Marjorie and Ted moved to Beverly Hills in 1965. She entered fully into her new life in Southern California while maintaining her ties to family and friends in San Francisco. In Los Angeles Marjorie became a Duplicate Bridge Life Master, volunteered at numerous hospitals and museums and served on the Los Angeles County Grand Jury. Marjorie was a generous and giving person. If her family needed anything, and she had the means to provide it, she did so happily and without reservation. For Marjorie, her family was the source of her strength and the main focus of her life. She will always be in the hearts of her children Deborah, Ted, and Robert Rhodes, her daughters-in-law Adele and Karen Rhodes, her grandchildren Jennifer (Greg) Wolf, Nancy, Adam, and Sam Rhodes, and by her sister, Barbara Smith, and sisters-in-law, Elaine Hilp and Madeline Cooper. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles at Hillside Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Adelaide and Harry Hilp Fund of the Jewish Home, 302 Silver Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112-9989, or to the charity of your choice.

Sylvia Stein, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, May 29, 2006. Loving wife of the late Helmut Stein, proud mother of David (Judy), Roland (Jennifer), and the late Joel and Arno. Devoted to the “four lights of my life,” Aaron, Noah, BJ, and Jarrett. Deeply involved with Jewish concerns, including Hadassah and ORT. Sylvia and Helmut were founding members of Peninsula Temple Beth El, where they taught for 25 years. Mom, Savta, Mimi, we love you, miss you, will remember you always. Private services. Donations to Hadassah preferred.