Sara Hafft

Sara Hafft, Beloved wife of Herbert Hafft, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and friend . . .August 28, 1933, to December 27, 2024 Sara passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Born in Demblin, Poland she endured the unimaginable horrors of the Holocaust. Despite the profound trauma experienced, she emerged with a remarkable spirit of resilience, compassion, and unwavering hope. Sara was the biological daughter of Samuel and Sheva Reznick, the adopted daughter of Nathan and Celia Aronoff, and sister to Rosa Appel, Sidney Aronoff, and Samuel and Dede Harris. Sara committed her life to building a loving family. She was a devoted mother to David(Amy), Barry (Donna), Kenny (Wendy) and the late daughter-in- law Linda Hafft; cherished grandmother to Rebecca (Steve), Matthew, Jenna (Ryan), Karly,  Brandon, Zachary (Juli) and step-grandchildren Erin and Matthew; great-grandmother to Carter, Dylan, Emma, Mackenzie and Braxton. She will be deeply missed by her family, including Herman and Etty Appel, Eileen and Richard Aronoff, Janice and Michael Schrimmer, and Jeff and Julie Kreamer. Sara was a vibrant presence in her community, known for her warm smile, infectious laughter, and the genuine kindness she extended to everyone she met. She cherished her many friendships and treasured the deep connections she formed throughout her life. Graveside services Monday 12 Noon at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 Rand Rd., Arlington Heights, IL. Donations in lieu of flowers, to Illinois Holocaust Museum, Hadassah hospital or Northbrook Community Synagogue. Arrangement by Ner Tamid Funerals, www.NTfunerals.com or 847-504-7336

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