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Benjamin Wellner Obituary

Wellner, Benjamin Edward 5 3/4, died peacefully on January 28, 2008, cherished and beloved son of Daniel and Jenna (nee Gershman), adored big brother of Simon Henry, fabulous grandson of Sam and Harriet Gershman and Ron and Lauren Wellner, great-grandson of Bubbe Eve Rosenfeld and Poppy William Gershman, loving nephew of Pam and Evan Bard, David and Hilary Gershman, Tina and Steven Zeff, loving cousin of Jacob, Lily and Sophie Bard, Emmet, Leo and Reed Gershman and Ava Zeff, beloved great-nephew of Dr. Joe and Maureen Rosenfeld, Howard and Honey Rosenfeld, Steve and Linda Wellner, Renee and Norman Gordon, Jerry and Jan Gershman, Ron and Tony Gershman, also survived by many cousins and friends. Benjamin was a very special boy and we will miss him always. Services and interment private. Remembrances may be made to the Glasser Pre-School c/o Oak Park Temple, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, 60203 or to Cubs Care. Info: Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals, 847-679-3939 or 1-888-LEVAYAH. www.levayah.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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An Oak Park Mom

February 5, 2008

We are thinking of your family during this terrible time. Please know that so many people in your community are praying for you.

Michael Sommerfeld

February 5, 2008

Danny, Jenna, Ronnie, Lauren, and Tina. My thoughts have been with you ever since I heard about Benjamin's passing. No words of comfort are strong enough, I'm sure, to ease the pain, but I wish you all great strength in your grieving.

Michelle, James and Avner O'Sullivan

February 4, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wellner family. We pray that time lessens your pain.

Jenna and Rich Verne

February 2, 2008

Dan and Jenna,
though you are suffering through the unimaginable loss of your precious Benjamin, know that you are not alone. We love you all and are here for you, whatever you may need, in the days, months and years to come. Benjamin will never, ever be forgotten.

An Oak Park neighbor

February 2, 2008

Dear Wellner Family,
On behalf of the Oak Park community, we are all mourning for you. There are a lot of people that you don't know personally who are praying for you and your family. I think about you all of the time and hope that you and your family are doing okay. Wish there was more I could do for you. I will keep praying that you are getting through this.

The Sirkis Family (Susan Howard Jenifer & Shelby) Reisterstown

February 1, 2008

Just wanted to let you know that your cousins in Baltimore are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Tim and Kathleen Brace

February 1, 2008

Our Love and Hearts are with all of you in Benjamin's loving family; we celebrate the life and loving innocence of this beautiful boy..

Mick & Susan Rothblott

January 31, 2008

Dear Ron & Lauren:
We are so very sorry for your loss.

Sally Pissetzky

January 31, 2008

Dan, Jenna and Simon,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. There is probably not much you can hear that will help, but for all it's worth, you should know that we are all thinking about you during this difficult time, and are here for you in any way, most of all in prayer.

With love,
Sally, Ami and Miki Pissetzky

Jenni Butkus

January 31, 2008

I think of you often
and make no outward show,
But what it means to lose you,
no one will ever know
You wished no one farewell,
not even said good-bye,
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
You are not forgotten
nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memories last,
I will remember thee.
To some you may be forgotten,
to others a part of the past,
But to me who loved you dearly,
your memories will always last.
Nothing can be more beautiful
than the memories I have of you.
To me, you were someone special,
God must have thought so too!
If tears could build a staircase
and memories a lane,
I would walk all the way to Heaven,
and bring you back again.
-Anon.

A Mother of Two

January 30, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Phyllis Markus

January 30, 2008

Dear Harriet and family, Please know that I am thinking of you in this most difficult time, and offer you my condolences. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Ethna Hopper

January 30, 2008

My heart is full of grief for all of you.

Arlyn and Allen Goodman

January 30, 2008

Dear Lauren and Ronnie:

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love Arlyn

Temra Gold

January 30, 2008

To Jenna and her loving family-
You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers constantly.
We send you our warmth and love.

Lana Swerdloff

January 30, 2008

Dear Jenna, Dan, Simon and Extended Family,
My heart and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. You have my deepest condolences.

Joe & Tish & Family Lenet

January 30, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Vicki Christensen (Vrabel)

January 30, 2008

Jenna, Dan & Simon, Our heartfelt thoughts are with you and your entire family during this very difficult time and in the days and months ahead. We send our love to you all.

Beth Rosenwinkel

January 30, 2008

Dan and family,
There are no words to express how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Beth Rosenwinkel
(Specialty Risk Services)

Julie and Adam Simon

January 30, 2008

Dear Dan, Jenna, Simon and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. May Ben live on in your hearts and memories.

Stacey Verne

January 30, 2008

I was shocked and so sorry to hear about Benjamin. I have your family in my heart and prays. All my love

Lupe Downey

January 30, 2008

January 30, 2008

Dear Dan, Jenna and Simon. We were very sorry to hear about Benjamin. He was such a sweet boy and so grown up too. He will be sorely missed. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences.

Lupe

Marc Perper

January 30, 2008

Please accept my condolences. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lisa (Downey) & Jay Wolf & Family

January 30, 2008

Dan, Jenna, Simon and Family
Our thoughts and prayers got out to you. As I type this my heart and eyes fill will tears of such sorrow. May the Lord guide you & give you strength in your time of need.

Christina Dimopoulos-Johnson

January 30, 2008

There are no words to express how sad I am for you. All of us at Ancel Glink remember when he was born. My prayers are with you and your famil at this terribly difficult time.

Steve and Nicole Sommerfeld

January 30, 2008

Words cannot express our sorrow.

roberta and norman friedman

January 30, 2008

Dear Lauren and Ronnie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. We are so very sad to be sending this message.

Dotty and Fred Elkins

January 30, 2008

Our hearts and thoughts are with you and deepest condolences to all of Ben's loving family.

Judy and Fred Adler

January 30, 2008

Jenna, Dan and Simon and beloved grandparents and great-grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and cousins - There are no words to express the grief we feel for all of you, each in ways so similar and so unique as Benjamin was unique. His smile and wonderful mind were gifts for all of you to cherish. Our tears mingle with yours and please accept our condolences in this time of such darkness.

Amber Gitter

January 30, 2008

Dear Jenna, Daniel and Simon,

Aspen and I are deeply shocked and saddened that we will no longer have our Benjamin with us. Aspen's greatest times of his life has been with his Glasser Preschool buddies. And even now that I write my words, I have this memory of Ben at Aspen's birthday party playing "star wars" with Casey. Ben is our little angel watching over all our children--especially Simon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Amber and Aspen

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