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Marvin Berz Obituary


Berz, Marvin S. 85; beloved husband of the late Sydney Price Berz, loving father of David (Sherry), Neal (Linda) and the late Michael Berz, cherished grandfather of Douglas, Alexander, Sarah, Micaela and Charlie, dear brother of the late Joseph, Ann, Eileen, Abe, Albert, and David. Marvin served in WWII as an officer in the Army Air Corps. After graduating from DePaul University, he was a member of the law firm of Schwartz & Cooper. He also served as general counsel and in other senior executive positions at Mercantile Financial Corporation before returning to private practice. Marvin was an adoring husband, wonderful father and caring friend. He will be missed and his memory cherished. Funeral service 12 Noon, Monday at Temple Sholom, 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blind Service Association, 17 N. State St., Ste, 1050, Chicago, IL 60602-3510 or the charity of your choice. For info, 847-255-3520.


Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2008.
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Neal and David: I've thought of you often....don't know why I decided to google your parents names tonight....but my heart is with you. My mom died about a year ago...it's still hard. My dad, almost 91, is fine. He is coming to visit in August. It's hard to believe that your children are probably in college -- or married! Or is it possible that your grandparents? that would make me laugh!

I have plenty of pictures of Michael, that pop up now and again, which remain fond memories.

...All the best of everything to you and yours... be well! Take care of each other...

Love, Patti Ruben

Patti Ruben

July 12, 2009

Neal and Family,

Please accept the sincere condolences for the loss of your father. We hope the memories of his life sustain you for the years to come.

Willie Cade and the PC Rebuilders family

Willie Cade

September 23, 2008

Neal, Im very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our families thoughts are with you.
Tory and Wendy Enerson

Tory Enerson

September 23, 2008

To the family of Marvin Berz: Sorry for your lost , May GOD be with you thru this moment of grief....

ERIC BLAKE

September 22, 2008

Dear David and Neal,
They say only the good die young; but in this case a very good man lived a long and exemplary life and was blessed with a good and gentle passage. Not everyone is so lucky. Not everyone has a father as wonderful as he was to you or sons as good as you were to him.
Our thoughts and love are with all of you, Jane and Peter

Jane Leavy

September 22, 2008

To the Berz family,
Was so sorry to hear of Uncle Marv's passing. He was so helpful to me, as always, when my Mom passed away in February. Your parents were so very special to my folks, Anna May and Zuzu (Ben). Your Mom and Dad were wonderful; I have so many fond memories of them (and you guys when we were very little kids). My
most sincere Condolences.
Shelley (Levin) Rubin

Shelley Rubin

September 22, 2008

To the Family of Marvin Berz: I was very sorry to learn of Marv's death. May God grant you peace and comfort in your grief. Terry

Teresa Cichantk

September 22, 2008

To the family of Marvin Berz: Please accept my sincere condolences on Marv's death. He was such an intelligent, charming, caring person. I will miss his light in the world. Terry

Teresa Cichantk

September 22, 2008

My condolences to the family:
Marvin was my classmate at Marshall
High School as was his beloved late
wife Sydney.
May he be at peace. It was an honor
to have known them.
Diana R. Shapiro-McCoy

Diana R. McCoy

September 21, 2008

Our thoughts are with the family.
He was special person and we were
lucky to have know him.

Julian & Genie Hollander

September 21, 2008

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