Levin, Daniel Ellis 55, beloved husband of Janice, loving father of Jason and Jeffrey, devoted son of Dorothy and Willis Levin, dear brother of Susan (the late David Klopfer) Levin-Klopfer, Robert (Janis) and the late Steven, fond uncle of Cassie, Jordan, Ryan, Lindsey, Henry, Mikey and Aaron. Chapel service Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights, IL. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chicago Hearing Society, 2001 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614 or the charity of your choice. For info: 847-255-3520 or shalommemorialpark-funerals.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Nina Jankowski
August 13, 2025
I learned Dan was taking my place. And I first visited him, naturally! He was shocked. I was happy and congratulations to Mr. Levin. We were chatting about deaf matters. Yeah! Glad, he got that jobs! I was helping him to understand things. God blessed! My thought prayers are with you and family!
Nina Jankowski
January 5, 2024
I remembered him. I once talked with him about deaf matters. My condolences and thought prayers are with you and family.
Nina Jankowski
Friend
Heather Liparota
January 25, 2006
Dear Jason and Jeff,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Love, Heather
Ron Eshoo
January 23, 2006
Dear Janice and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Dan. We are praying for your comfort in this sad time. Dan was a good man and will be missed.
Ralph and Janette Morris
January 15, 2006
Dear Janice and family,
Our deepest sympathy from all of us.
Ralph and Janette Morris
January 15, 2006
Dear Janice and family,
Deepest sympathy from all of us.
Florence Florence Barton
January 13, 2006
Dear Dorothy, Willis and Family:
With heartfelt sympathy. We are here for you.
Florence Barton & Marion Burson
lawrence kulczyk
January 13, 2006
Levin Family,
I'm sorry. I know met your husband for my driving test at 99th King Drive.He help me. He interpreter for me test. I hope and pray God bless you.
Lawrence Kulczyk (Porter, Indiana)
Charlotte and Paul Seegert
January 13, 2006
Dear Janice and family,
It was a shock to hear regarding Dan's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family in the loss of your beloved husband and father. May he rest in peace. He was a fine gentleman and a sign-language interpreter for the deaf community.
Joan-Larry Harris
January 12, 2006
We are very sorry about our long dear friend Dan Levin-Janice he's great thoughtful to support deaf people. We won't forgot him and family.
Joan and Larry Harris
Patricia Flannery Slisz
January 12, 2006
I, Patricia, offer my most sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy.
I know it is going to be very hard because I just lost my dearest husband, Ronald J. Slisz, last October 29th, 2005.
Be assured you will be in my prayers during this time grief.
God Bless you.
Barbara Nueske
January 12, 2006
My sympathies to the Levine family.
I knew Dan thru the 20th and the Beat Rep program. His talents and personality will be missed by all.
Sincerely,
Barbara Nueske
james mattini
January 12, 2006
Dear Levin Famliy
i am so sorry about ur loss of Dan i know him he did helped me intertper for court couple years ago
Carol Nemecek-Kowalski
January 12, 2006
Dear The Levin Family,
It was saddened to see him go all the sudden. He was a great man to be around especially in the deaf community.
My deaf parent (Joan and beloved Joseph) always thinking of Dan everyday. He will be sorely missed by everyone.
Here is the deepest sympathy to you all from us.
The Nemecek/Kowalski Family
Chris Butler
January 12, 2006
Dear Janice, Susan & Levin Family,
I offer my most sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy in your lost of Danny. I knew him to be a good husband, brother and friend to you both. I also lost a friend with his passing. I will miss our conversations about our collective Police Department experiences. Danny was a kind hearted man with a caring soul. Please extend my condolences to your families and be assured that you will be in my prayers during this time of grief.
Colleen Curry
January 12, 2006
Dear Janice & Family:
My sympathies at your loss. Dan had many talents, and he was very caring of the deaf community, as well as his family. If Dan had not encouraged my involvement at CHS, I may never have pursued a career in deaf services long term! Many will miss Dan.
Janis Cole
January 12, 2006
dear janice
I only met Dan couple of times over the years after I left Chicago. All the things that was said in this guest book says it all about him what an honorable man he was. No more pain no more suffering, freedom....With a loss of someone so special in you, community and your family's life, I'm sending warmest thoughts in caring, compassion and sympathy
Barbara Gurga
January 11, 2006
To Levin family,
I'm truely sadden to know that Dan will not be around for our deaf community. Dan will be solely missed by us. We will always remember him for his contributions he has given us withing the legal system for the deaf and hard-of-hearing people here in Chicago! Bless his heart/soul for he rests in peace.
Jean Modry & Matthew Pollack
January 11, 2006
Dear Janice,
I just learned about Dan’s death and am shocked and saddened. We’ve had so many ties; a half Jewish / half deaf couple, a lunch partner who knew all the places that policeman know, a PC database guy when he, Jean, and a small group of others were setting up CAIRS, helping him with phones, paging systems and wiring at the old CCD building, events at your house – and helping out a guy down on his luck that ended up living in your basement. There was even the short-lived “Partners of Deaf Adults” group. Through all of this, the image that keeps coming to mind is that of a passionate, generous and busy man supporting a community he joined long ago.
Dan touched the lives of so many people in a positive way, that he will be missed by a connection of people larger than we know.
Jean and my thoughts are with you and your family.
Lynda Myers
January 11, 2006
Dear Janice,
I am so sad to hear of Dans passing. I had worked with him many times over the years as a Deaf advocate and in his role of interpreter. He brought much to the Deaf community and was well loved. My father Lowell respected him highly in his role of police officer (which says alot!) and will be truly sad to hear of his passing. I know he was very proud of his boys and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Walter & Rita Niesluchowski SR
January 11, 2006
Janice,
Our deepest symathies for a great guy. Hope you can reach me sooner since been long time no see or hear SWEET COUSIN, smile. Love you always Walter (Bobby) & Rita
Jo Ann SLIWA
January 11, 2006
DEAR JANICE
MY MOM, PHYLLIS KOSTER WANT ME TO TELL YOU. SHE GIVE HER SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR SONS. SHE IS SO SORRY TO HEARD AND HOPE YOU AND THE BOYS ARE OKAY.
Jan Russell
January 11, 2006
Dear Levin Family,
My deepest regrets on your loss. I always found Dan to be kind and supportive. He so loved and was so proud of his wife and kids. My thoughts are with you all.
Nanci Lakin
January 11, 2006
Jan...I am truly so sorry for the loss that you and your family have suffered. I have great memories of Dan. We both started interpreting around the same time, and went to so many workshops and studied for our certification tests together. What a great guy...it was an honor to know him. He will be missed.
IRIS CARVAJAL (LEVY)
January 11, 2006
DEAR LEVIN AND FAMILY
I AM VERY SORRY TO SAD DAN S DEATH I PRAY FOR HIS FAMILYS DAN IS VERY NICE SO WORKING THE POLICE FOR DEAF INTERPTER HELP AND TEMPLES AND DEAF CLUB AND ETC.
LOVE
IRIS (LEVY) CARVAJAL
meredee abarbanell
January 11, 2006
dear levin family
my thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss...i have very fond memories of danny...
Shirley Stefanski Wehking
January 11, 2006
Janice and family,
My heart breaks for all of you, I remember the time when you and Dan met and how you metand how special it was and how it was meant to be! What a special couple and family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless
William / JoAnn SLIWA
January 11, 2006
WE WAS VERY SURPRISE ABOUT DAN. GIVE OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Howard Rosenblum
January 11, 2006
Dear Levin Family,
I am sorry to learn of the passing of Dan. He was a pioneer in so many ways. We will never forget him as a friend, a police officer, an interpreter, and a cherished member of the interpreting and deaf communities. We will all miss him.
Carolyn and Al, Zipporah, Ben and Toby Spanjer
January 11, 2006
Dear Janice and Family,
Dan was a wonderful man and instrumental in my surviving Medical School at Northwestern University, my residency at Lutheran General Hospital and even beyond. If it was not for him, and your family's generous support, I can truly say I would not be where I am today. As you know, Al and Dan grew up together-- we both will miss him terribly. Our family extends you and your family our deepest sympathies and wish nothing but the best for your family in the future. Best regards from Dr. Carolyn Stern, Al, Zippy, Ben and Toby Spanjer
Gail Partridge
January 11, 2006
Dear Levin Family - My deepest sympathies for your loss. Dan was always a friendly source of information and encouragement and will be missed by the Chicago interpreting community.
Tom & Helen Cahill
January 11, 2006
We feel very sorry to hear about Dan Levin That My son Billy Love to see him lot that he alway help us for interpree at Children hosp he was a great person who helped alot of people when they needed help.
Lynda Zimmerman
January 11, 2006
I was a longtime friend of Dan's, (35 years). I am shocked and upset to hear about his passing.I, and my family, who knew him, send their heartfelt condolances as well. I will be at the service. My deep regrets to his family.
Dawn and John Alman
January 11, 2006
We are very sorry for your loss. Words cant express sympathy that we feel for you and your family. We wish we could be there for you during this sad moments but God is with you and your sons.
Love, Dawn and John
Glenn Werner
January 11, 2006
Dear Levin Family
My deepest sympathies to you all. He was a very good person to be with. My prayers goes to you all too.
Andrea (McElroy) Smith
January 11, 2006
Dear Mrs. Levin and Sons,
I am sorry about your loss and that I did not get the chance to meet you personally. Dan was a very nice man. He was also supportive in the deaf community and the interpreting field. It is hard to find the right words to say at this time but I hope you will find comfort in the scripture, Isaiah 25:8.
Dan will be missed...
Andrea R. Smith
MaryMargaret Sharp-Pucci
January 11, 2006
Dear Levin Family:
You have my deepest sympathies on your loss. I knew Dan from the deaf community. He was a wonderful advocate and policeman and interpreter. He brought spirit and honor to everything he did. I wish you peace.
MaryMargaret Sharp-Pucci
Richard Rothman
January 11, 2006
Dear Levin Family,
My thoughts and prawyers are with you.
Danny was a kind and loving person and
will be missed by all.
Sincerly,
Richard Rothman
Paula Blumberg Lustig
January 11, 2006
Dear Levin Family-
I am saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Paula Lustig (Sign Language Interpreter)
Judy Essig
January 11, 2006
Dear Janice..
Iam very sorry for your loss..Dan was great person ..i remembered many years ago he always helped deaf people..He will never be forgotten..you take care..Love Judy
Marwin Abarbanell
January 11, 2006
Dearest Levin Family,
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy on your loss. The world has lost a loving soul and I have lost my childhood friend.We have many wonderfull memories to keep him in our hearts forever.
Marwin
Sarita & Anil Phadke
January 11, 2006
Very sorry to hear about Dan's passing away. Dan was a great man who helped the Deaf community a great deal. Our sympathies go to everyone in the family.
Robert Lee
January 11, 2006
To the Levin Family
I was deeply saddened to learn of Dan’s passing. I was extremely fortunate to have worked with him on an RID Committee for 8 years. He was a wonderful man; my personal and professional lives were enriched by knowing him.
I wish you peace in this time of grief.
RL
Cheryl Moose
January 11, 2006
I am so sorry to learn of your loss.
Dan Levin served as President of the Illinois Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, 1991 - 1995. I served as his Vice President. I will always remember him as a most honorable man.
JOE - JANE DELULIO
January 11, 2006
JAN AND SONS, WE ARE VERY SORRY AND OUR PRAYER WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY .. DAN WAS A GREAT PERSON .. WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM .. JOE AND JANE DELULIO
Victoria Turner
January 11, 2006
Dear Janice, Jason, Jeffrey, Dorothy and Willis,
I am deeply so sorry for this terrible loss. Danny was my Brother-in-law along time ago.
He was always very good to me and Cassie from the minute she was born, he was there as her proud Uncle. Although much time has passed without seeing him,he has left behind many
good memories in my heart. I can't imagine what you are all going through but I send my love and deepest sympathies to all.
Victoria
Max and Eunice Fisher
January 11, 2006
Dear Dorothy, Willis, & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Michael Segreti
January 11, 2006
Dear The Levin family,
Our symanthy and sorrow about his death and we pray for him and you all. God loves you all.
Michael and Mary Segreti and family
Ellen Roth
January 11, 2006
Dear Levin family: I am very sorry for your loss. We know Dan Levin who is a wonderful friend, interpreter, cop and everything else to the deaf community. He was also my friend. He is happier where he is now. Time heals.
Love,
Michael Tannehill and Family
January 11, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Dan was very nice guy we met in 1970 while working for the Police Dept.
Mitchell and Pam Temkin
January 11, 2006
Janice - The sad news of your husband, Dan's death arrived this morning (1/11/06) and we just wanted to let you know how sorry we are to hear it. No expression of sympathy - no matter how deeply felt - can help much right now, but we wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you and your family.
Thomas Benziger
January 11, 2006
Dear Janice and boys:
I am very sorry about the loss of your husband and father. He is a good person whom I have worked with for many years as a friend, someone whom we always advocated for access to services for person with disabilities, and relay interpreter working with him. He will be missed by so many of us and we know that he is in good hands with our Lord.
I know it is going to be very hard and I just lost my wife 3 weeks ago, we have been married 33 years and it is very painful process and I am sharing this loss with you.
My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family,
Sherry Alford
January 11, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest thoughts are with you at this time. I truly enjoyed working with Dan.
Ina Jones
January 11, 2006
Dear Dorothy and Willis,
Words cannot express the sympathy That I feel for you. No parent should have to suffer this pain.
Love, Ina Jones
Rhona, Allen, Marc and Mandi Kulbersh
January 11, 2006
Dear the entire Levin Family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
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