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Gershanov, Fred F. Born Fedor Boris in Trnava, Slovakia June 1, 1936; emigrated to Chicago following the War; beloved partner of Suzanne Lauren; cherished son of the late Leo and Antonia; dear brother of the late Peter (Ann) Gershanov; devoted father to Anthony Spencer (Rachel Nadelman) Lauren and the late Jennifer Dana (Christian Peterson) Lauren; dedicated uncle of Ellen (Jeffrey) London and Holly (Norman) Nelson; great-uncle of Daniel, Sarah, Joshua, and the late Adam London; cared for by Jun Ginco; and deeply loved by Lily, Jake, and Peyton. Fred graduated from Northwestern School of Law, Senior Vice President of Frederick Cooper Lamp Company. Service and interment Friday 1:30 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7801 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706. (Use west gate entrance). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Smile Train, smiletrain.org, 800-932-9541; or, PAWS Chicago, pawschicago.org, 773-935-7297; or, to Seasons Hospice, seasons.org, 855-812-1136. Arrangements entrusted to Lakeshore Jewish Funerals, 773-625-8621.
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My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,
August 13, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4
August 11, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4
August 11, 2018
joeei benedict
August 10, 2018
We send our condolences to all of Fred's family. We will always remember Fred and the love he projected to all.
john and joeei benedict
August 10, 2018
I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted by God during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathies.
August 10, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family. May God sustain you and your family. May He "comfort your heart and make you firm" at this time of great loss. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17. With loving sympathy
M Williams
August 10, 2018
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