Farzaneh Nazerian, age 83, a resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020.

She was born on October 12, 1936 in Tehran, Iran.

Farzaneh is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Keyvan Nazerian; her loving children, Michael (Marjone) Nazerian, Alan (Mina) Nazerian and Lily (Bruce) Bloomingdale; her cherished grandchildren, Ella, Jack, Layla, Raffi, Mazwell, Talia and Rocco; and her dear sisters, Fataneh Hedayati, Farideh Derakhshan and Fahimeh Modier.

Visitation will be Monday, February 17, 9:00 until 11:00 AM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home and interment will be at Naperville Cemetery.

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Farzaneh Nazerian Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my wife and our mother Farzaneh Nazerian on February 11, 2020.

She passed away as she lived, peacefully and with the grace of God.

There will be a luncheon celebrating Farzaneh's life.

Born Farzaneh Kheyrkhah, in Tehran, Iran in 1936, Farzaneh was the third daughter of Ezzatolah and Effat Kheyrkhah.

Farzaneh emigrated to the United States in 1959 to marry Keyvan Nazerian in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

In 1960, they moved to Italy to serve as pioneers in the 10 Year Teaching Plan, where they established Baha'i communities in Padua and Mantova, Italy.

Upon their return to the United States, they settled in East Lansing, Michigan where Farzaneh established herself as a pillar of the vibrant East Lansing Baha'i community.

Farzaneh's infectious smile, her open-hearted hospitality and her empathetic love for her friends and family made her a kindred spirit to all who met her.

Farzaneh is survived by her husband, Keyvan; her children Michael (Marjone), Alan (Mina) and Lily (Bruce); her grandchildren Ella, Jack, Layla, Raffi, Mazwell, Talia and Rocco; and her sisters Farideh, Fahimeh and Fataneh. She is also survived by the many friends and family whose lives she touched profoundly with her joy, her empathy, her hospitality and her love. Though she is no longer with us, her gracious spirit and her warm smile will remain fresh in our memories for eternity.