Anita Ethel Taub Hyman Kaplan Cutler May 4, 1921 - April 22, 2022

Vernon Hills, Illinois Anita Ethel Taub Hyman Kaplan Cutler, on April 22nd, 10 days short of her 101st birthday, in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Beloved wife of the late Benjamin I. Hyman; later, beloved wife of the late Abe Kaplan and the late Herman Cutler. Loving mother of Randy Hyman Shapiro (Marc) and Kerry (Michael) Leaf. Proud, adoring grandmother of Benjamin Leaf and Norma Leaf Reich (Evan). Predeceased by dear sister Myra (Bob) Elman. Beloved aunt and cousin of many. Devoted daughter of the late Louis and Claire Taub, nee Halpern.

Loving, gracious, and elegant, Anita changed lives for the better – in Bronx and Manhattan; Long Beach; Hallandale; Highland Park and Vernon Hills; and Atlanta.

Her volunteer, and philanthropic activities were memorable, enhanced by a particular gift for leadership. She was the first president to raise $1,000,000 for critical cancer research (see Pap Corps Champions) for University of Miami Sylvester Center.

Anita attended Hunter College, loved French, worked as a medical administrator, comforted babies. A renowned partygiver, she was a frequently consulted jello mold instructor. Anita (a lifelong Democrat) supported critical social causes and candidates. She loved beauty, especially as it shone through the excitement of ballet, opera, art, ?Broadway. And many of her travel dreams came true – Quebec, England, France, Italy, Israel. Not least of all, Anita the poet had her own business, “Designer Rhymes by Anita.” Whether to celebrate life’s special occasions or to explore life’s mysteries, her readers, without exception, loved what Anita wrote and kept her words – and Anita herself – in their hearts.

Funeral service (You Tube) and additional information available through Chicago Jewish Funerals. Donations to your favorite charity, in honor of Anita, greatly appreciated.