Mildred Zedek Reichelt, 104, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at Village Shalom. A memorial service was held Jan. 3 at Village Shalom, then a graveside service will be held Jan. 5 at Ohav Sholom Cemetery in Albany, New York.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Village Shalom, 5500 W. 123rd St., Overland Park, KS 66209 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Mrs. Reichelt was longtime and very active member of Ohav Sholom Synagogue and its Sisterhood, member of Hadassah and Daughters of Sarah. She also volunteered at their senior center, all in greater Albany.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Rose Gross; her first husband, Benjamin Zedek, and her second husband, Herman Reichelt.
Mrs. Reichelt is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Rabbi Michael and Karen Zedek, Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren: Susan Freudenberg (Joseph), Betsy Zedek (Jeremy Viola) and three great-grandchildren: Samuel and Julia Freudenberg and Maxwell Nathan Viola.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.