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Burton Kanter Obituary

Kanter, Burton W. beloved husband of Naomi (nee Krakow), loving daddy-o of Joel (Rickie) Kanter, Janis (Tom) McCormick and Joshua (Catherine) Kanter, dear grandfather of Jeremy, Laura, Daniel, Tatum, Reese and Peapod, fond brother of Carl and Jerry Kanter. Services Friday, 1 p.m., at Chicago Sinai Cong., 15 W. Delaware, Chicago. Entombment Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions to charity of choice would be appreciated. Information: The Piser Chapel, 847-679-4740. Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 1, 2001.

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Peter Maier

November 20, 2001

Dear Kanters:I was sorry to read of Burton's passing. I know he will be greatly missed by all of you. He was the hardest working man I ever knew!

Marilyn Shaw

November 6, 2001

Dear Joel and Ricki,



Tony, Daniel and I are so sorry to learn of your father's death. Your father must have been a wonderful man to have raised a son as fine as you, Joel. Our thoughts are with you and the children as you deal with this terrible loss and face your future without your dear father.



All our love,

Marilyn

Myron and Monica Tanenbaum

November 5, 2001

Dear Joel and Ricki,

Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and the entire family at this time of sorrow and loss.

With deepest personal regards,

Myron and Monica

Alan Hammerman

November 5, 2001

Our deepest sympathy to Naomi and the family on the passing of Burt. He was an outstanding individual and the most imaginative lawyer we ever knew. We will miss him greatly. Kindest regards,

Myrna and Mickey Hammerman

PATTI LADIN

November 2, 2001

MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU AT THIS TERRIBLE TIME. I KNOW HOW HARD THIS IS AND I KNOW YOU MUST FEEL HOW SADDENED I AM. BURT WAS A MOVING FORCE IN THE LIVES OF SO MANY PEOPLE, AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO EACH OF YOU. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO AT ANY TIME, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME. LYNN HAS ALL MY PHONE NUMBERS IN CASE YOU NEED TO REACH ME.



KINDEST PERSONAL REGARDS ALWAYS. LOVE -- PATTI

Bill Frankel

November 2, 2001

Dear Joel and Rickie:



Zehava and I extend our sympathies for your loss. Joel, I fondly remember your Dad's hospitality and those earlier times we spent together at your home. Our hearts go out to you and your family.



Bill and Zehava Frankel

Matt and Nina Sitzer

November 1, 2001

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Kanter family.

Mary Mobley

November 1, 2001

Dear Josh and Family,



My sincere sympathy to you and yours at this time. May your heart be at peace in knowing that you were always there for him (and your mom).

Berlin Sandra

November 1, 2001

My heartfelt thoughts are with the family. I know that we were all lucky to have had Burton Kanter in our lives and we will be forever enriched by his impact on all of us.

David Bogetz

November 1, 2001

Burt taught me the value of patience.

Joe Sperske

November 1, 2001

Burt was a wonderful man who had a great influence on my life.

Jeffrey Wagner

November 1, 2001

Our hearts go out to you. Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss.



Much love,

Jeff and Susan Wagner (and the boys)

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