Lipman, Renee (Horwitz) passed away peacefully in her sleep the night of Feb 24, 2016 at her home in Phoenix, AZ. She was proceeded in death by her loving companion of 37 years, Richard DeFelice; She was beloved mother to and survived by Keith (Randy Eddlemon) Lipman; She is also survived by her brother, Howard (Harlene) Horwitz of Mt Prospect, two nieces and one nephew Jodi (Gil) Woods, David (Karen) Horwitz, and Beth (Michael) Miller and many Grandnephews and Grandnieces all of the Chicagoland area.  Renee was a waitress forever at Jack's in Skokie in her early years and then a Cook Co. Deputy Sheriff until retirement. Private cremation, and then a celebration of life will be held in Phoenix, AZ later this year. Please make donations to: Cool Clothes Closet of South Palm Beach County Inc. 2559 Webb Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (Lynda Walsh, 561-843-4228) in lieu of flowers. More info available from Cooney Funeral Home 847-685-1002 or www.cooneyfuneralhome.com