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Keith Walner Obituary

Walner, Keith Richard Age 47. Loving son of Harvey and Barbara (nee Friedman); cherished brother of Jonathan (Julie) Walner and Dana (Dean) Anderson; adored uncle of Tony, Joey, Tatum, Isabelle and Chase; special friend of Sandy Ingle and best pal of Panda. A love of music, keep on truckin'. Contributions may be made to Hazelden Chicago, Patient Aid Fund, in Keith's memory can be sent to 867 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610. Service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the Weinsten Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. For info 847-256-5700

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 6, 2012.
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I Didn't know Keith as an adult,We grew up together! To here of his passing,is beyond heartbreaking! To know he was involved in the music industry( my love) was so gratifying,the last time John & myself paths had crossed! You always think " Someday our souls will cross" I'm SURE he bought MANY Smiles to those whose lives he had the beautifull opportunities to interact with!!

David Perlstein

Friend

October 17, 2021

You’re not forgotten Keith. Sorry you left so soon.

Paul Lazzaretti

Classmate

April 30, 2021

Keith, you are not forgotten. Rest In Peace.

Paul Lazzaretti

Classmate

April 30, 2020

Keith and I spent a lot of great times together during law school. We shared a love of music and I was lucky enough to go to many concerts and shows with him. He was fun and funny and had a beautiful heart. I regret that I lost touch with him and was saddened to hear about his passing. Walner family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thankful for his friendship and will cherish my memories of him during the USF years.

Heather Cameron

August 24, 2013

To the Walner family. I knew your son many years ago when we attended school together in Highland Park. Keith had a great smile and a kind soul. His legacy will live on through his family and friends and those he touched during his life. Keith's spirit will live on and hopefully the people who miss him will find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place feeling no pain but happiness.
Paul Lazzaretti

Paul Lazzaretti

June 21, 2012

Dear Walner Family, my condolences to your entire family. Keith was a great kid who I met over 40 years ago. He lived life with passion and zest. He will be missed terribly, but always remembered.

michael pekin

May 22, 2012

Dear Jon and Julie,
I am so very sorry about Keith. May the comfort of your friends and family give you some solace. Thinking of you and sending you much love and sympathy - Jodi Steinberg

Jodi Steinberg

May 11, 2012

To the entire WALNER family. I was completely shocked and devastated, by the news of Keith's passing. I grew up with Jon , and Keith
Was a large part in my friendship with his big brother Jon. My sincere condolences to the entire Walner family. He will be missed and not forgotten.
Dear Friend, Judd Fuchs

Judd Fuchs

May 11, 2012

Keith lived his life to the fullest!!! He was a brilliant light in a world of mediocrity. He was charismatic, hilarious, fun, spontaneous, loving, intelligent, clever and passionate about life and music! He was connected to nature and loved the ocean and the snow. Children and animals adored him. Keith was awarded with my son's first smile within hours of being born. I will love Keith forever and I love his family for bringing him onto this earth and for being kind and generous and courageous. When I see their loving faces, I see Keith and it makes me feel comforted.

May 9, 2012

Keith lived his life to the fullest!!! He was a brilliant light in a world of mediocrity. He was charismatic, hilarious, fun, spontaneous, loving, intelligent, clever and passionate about life and music! He was connected to nature and loved the ocean and the snow. Children and animals adored him. Keith was awarded with my son's first smile within hours of being born. I will love Keith forever and I love his family for bringing him onto this earth and for being kind and generous and courageous. When I see their loving faces, I see Keith and it makes me feel comforted.

anita rivas

May 9, 2012

Dear Walner Family,
I am so sad for your loss and you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. I am so thankful and honored to have been able to call Keith my friend....

For my college roommate and dear friend! save me a seat... I will see you down the road..

Elliott Robbins

May 9, 2012

Dear Walner Family,
I am deeply saddened by your (and all of our) loss. I send to you my deepest sympathy and prayers. I know that Keith will rest in peace, and be in our hearts forever.
April Minkus

May 9, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking about all of the Walner's and have the fondest memories.

Love, Lisa Lichtenstein

May 8, 2012

I'll miss you buddy. See you on the other side.

Scott Nathan

May 8, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences.

Michael Winner & Lisa Levin

michael & lisa winner

May 8, 2012

so sorry to hear this tragic news. our prayers are with you and your family. marcia and ron pinski

May 8, 2012

Dear Walner Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad times.
May Keith rest in peace and know that he will be forever missed.

Marvin and Lisa Somlo

May 8, 2012

Dear Barbara, Bernie and I wish you the best at this
trying time.
Don and Bernie Smason

May 8, 2012

Dear Uncle Harvey and Auntie Barbara, Cousins Dana and Jon,

Richard and I are so sorry for your loss. Keith was kind, loving, and funny. We will miss him.

- Shelley and Richard Chavez

Michele Chavez

May 8, 2012

jon, dana, barbara and harvey, you are family to me. we are always together for joyous occasions, today we join together for great memories. i'm thinking about all of you and the rest of the family. i'm sorry.

michael schatz

May 8, 2012

Dear Barbara, Harvey and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss of Keith. He will live on through all of you and all the great memories you have of him. Please know we are thinking of all of you.

Donita & Jeffrey Greene

May 8, 2012

Dear Barbara & Harvey,
Jerry & I extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Beloved son, Keith. There is no greater loss than of a child. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, today and in the coming months.
Myrna & Jerry Gassel

Myrna Gassel

May 8, 2012

To the Walnerr family,
My deepest condolences on your terrible loss.

Bobbi Raffel

May 8, 2012

My deepest condolences to your family. I will always remember Keith for his sense of humor and intelligence. I am so sorry for your loss.

David Wieger

May 8, 2012

My deepest condolences To the dear parents Barb & Harvey and to you Jonathan the brother of this great loss. My prayers are with the Walner family in this such sad time.

Joseph Milano Jr.

May 8, 2012

Dear Harvey, Barbara, Jon & Dana - My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful son and brother. Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched..for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.
Roseanne Hendrickson

Roseanne Hendrickson

May 7, 2012

Our deepest condolences to your family .. may his memory be a blessing, and may you all smile when you remember the happy fun times you shared..with our love and friendship..mark , shari, justin and bre coe

shari coe

May 7, 2012

Dear Harvey and Barbara, Jon and Julie and Dana and Dean,

Mick and I send our deepest condolences over the passing of your beloved son and brother, Keith. No words can express how great this loss must be. Your family has always shown great unity, courage and love for one another in difficult times. Know that we are all here for you on this journey. May Keith's memory always be a blessing for each of you.

With love,

Andrea and Mick

Andrea Backman

May 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. We offer you our deepest condolences.

scott and melissa janson

May 7, 2012

To John and entire Walner family, our thoughts are with you. Our deepest condolences on your unbelievable loss. Jack and Leslie Fleischman

jack Fleischman

May 7, 2012

Dear Walner Family,
I worked with Keith at Pro Elite in LA. Those of us that worked with him were profoundly saddened to hear the news of his passing. I feel fortunate to have had the privilege of knowing him. My most sincere condolences.

Jessica Dickey

May 7, 2012

Keith and I were great friends as kids and although we lost touch after high school I thought of him often. Last I saw him we had a chance encounter in Las Vegas... I'll miss him ...From my wife Laurie and I our deepest condolences to Barbara, Harvey, John, and Dana

Kevin Cohn

May 7, 2012

once again.... My condolences last time I saw Keith was in a chance meeting in Las Vegas.... We said hello and we were gonna have dinner, but that didn't happen. He did make me laugh though.

Kevin Cohn

May 7, 2012

As a life long friend of Keith's I was distraught to hear this terrible news. We were good friends as kids and lost touch after High School. I spent many afternoons in their Stonegate home after school, and we always had a good time there. My condolonces to Barbara and Harvey, as well as John and Dana .... Thinking about you...

Kevin Cohn

May 7, 2012

Dear Jon,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your brother.

Larry & Louise Furio

May 7, 2012

Dear Barbara and Harvey and family
Jay joins me in expressing our sympathy on your loss of Keith. I remember all the cute stories Barbara told me about him.
May he rest in peace.
Fondly

Bonnie & Jay Lipe

May 7, 2012

Barbara, Harvey and John,
Judy and I are greatly saddened by your terrible loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Sidney Haid (Long Grove)

May 7, 2012

With heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved son Keith. May you find comfort in your loving and cherished memories.
Jeryl Chico

Jeryl Chico

May 7, 2012

To the Walner Family, I am offering my most profoud condolences. Keith and I went to Edgewood Middle School together. He was such a quick wit and so very funny. He always had me laughing. Many many funny and fond memories of him. I am so sorry. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Holly Boes

May 7, 2012

So sorry to hear of your tragic loss, my condolences,

Karen Kass

May 6, 2012

Barbara and Harvey--
Both Ron and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Susan & Ron Cigelnik

susan cigelnik

May 6, 2012

Dear Aunt Barbara and Uncle Harvey, Jon and Dana, Keith was only a few years younger than me and of course I've known him my whole life. He was an extraordinary individual. Brilliant and kind to all. I was always greatly moved when Uncle Harvey got ill and Keith came back to Chicago to care for him. I will deeply miss him and offer my most profound condolences.

Ileana & Jimmy Friedman

May 6, 2012

To Jon and the entire Walner family, you have our deepest condolences.

Scott Saul

May 6, 2012

To the Walner family,
I was very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Fondly Donna Flake

Donna Flake

May 6, 2012

To the Walner family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Keith was such a great friend and a complete inspiration to all of those fortunate enough to have known him. His compassion and sense of humor is what I will always remember him by.

Keith actually took me to my first college football game several years back and I had the one of the best times ever because of his excitement and joy. And I really don't care for sports.

There are tons of stories I remember him by that still make me laugh out loud when I think about them. I really miss my friend.

He was definitely one of the greats and we will all miss him dearly.

This is such a tragic loss and our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Sandy and Panda at this difficult time.

- Ali Ohta, Lisa Barron,
Chyna, Jelly, Goober and Putt-Putt.

Ali Ohta

May 6, 2012

Dear Jonathan & Harvey,

My condolences to you and yours for your loss. May G-d bless you.

Michael I. Spak

Michael Spak

May 6, 2012

We are extremely sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.

Carole & Spencer Schwartz and Stacey

Carole Schwartz

May 6, 2012

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