Renee Stengel

January 8th, 2026

In recent years we always enjoyed when the cousins got together for dinner. Cousin Renee will certainly be missed by us all.

~Phil Isaacson and Joyce Isaacson
~Cousins, Chicago, Illinois

January 7th, 2026

I have great memories of Renee while we were at Arnstein & Lehr. Renee was the best H.R. Manager through my 40 years in the legal field. Renee was special to me, as after working several years full-time, I had children and she hired me back in a job-share position three days a week. For me, it was the best of both worlds ~ working in a job I loved 3 days a week and still spending time with my girls. Renee had a tough job with some of those attorneys, but it was impressive to see how good she was at her job. I’m blessed that we’ve been friends over 40 years and would meet for lunch or dinner downtown a few times a year. My condolences to Renee’s family. She was so kind and such a sweetheart. May Renee rest in peace.

~Susan Podraza
~Arnstein & Lehr co-worker, great friend, Cary, IL

January 7th, 2026

Renee came into my life when she married my cousin Larry, and I’m so glad he had the good sense to marry her. Our families spent a lot of holidays together. At our seders, when we sang the song with then words “El B’nai…” we changed the words to “Hail Renee.” Decades later, that’s what I belt out no matter whose seder I’m at.

When our daughter was born, Renee got her the stuffed bear she clung to for years, and that we still have. Renee told me a few weeks ago that she found another of the same kind, which she was cuddling with while we talked on the phone. It’s a truly great bear.

I have so many Renee stories and memories. May her memory be for a blessing. And…Hail, Renee!!

~Katie Feifer
~Cousin, La Jolla, CA

January 6th, 2026

Renee was always sweet and gave good advice. I have found memories growing up and spending time with her and the family. She will be greatly missed.

~Susan Post & Michael Murphy
~Cousin, Des Plaines, il

January 6th, 2026

I have great memories with Renee and Larry spending Christmas, New years and Birthdays with my family. Renee use to shared her vacation stories with me. I will cherish our memories ❤️ together for ever. I’m Dalias sister. Rest in peace. Love Veronica Torres

~Veronica Torres
~Friend-Family, Chicago

January 5th, 2026

Renee was my sister’s. best friend my whole life, and I am 70 years old. I will love and remember her forever.

~Harriet
~Friend, Chicago, IL

January 4th, 2026

With our sincere condolences to the family, we remember Renne with deep respect and gratitude. She was a woman of dignity, kindness, and quiet strength, and the way she lived her life left a meaningful impression on those who knew her. We honor who she was and hold her memory with sincere respect.

— Muruioni Family (Alex and Anca)

~Anca & Alex Muruioni
~Friends, Chicago