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7, 2009SOUTH BEND - Estelle Polis, 96, passed away on Saturday night, November 7, 2009. Estelle was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Morris and Eva Beck. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Morris Polis in 1994, and her beloved son, Jerry Polis in 1985. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters, Sam Beck, Al Beck, Irv Beck, Doris Rose and Rose Tenenbown. She is survived by her daughter, Francie (Morris) Rosen, Robert Polis, her grandchildren, Marla Rosen, Zachary Rosen, Jillian Horwitz and Elias Polis, as well as her sister, Shirley Green of Houston, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. Estelle lived continuously in South Bend for over 68 years and was an active member of our community. Through the years she was a member of B'nai B'rith Women, Pioneer Women, Temple Beth-El and Sinai Synagogue. She was a charitable person and performed many acts of kindness. During the 1930s Estelle managed the Palmer Shops in Chicago and was an outstanding salesperson and a business trouble-shooter. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in the McGann Hay Funeral Home, 435 S. Ironwood, South Bend, IN. Donations may be made to Sinai Synagogue or to Hospice.