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David Berke Obituary

Berke, David S. Age 56. Beloved son of Joan Berke and Perry Berke (Nancy); fond father of Samantha Berke and grandfather of Connor Berke; loving brother of Lisa Kobesak (Robert) and Steven Berke (Elizabeth); devoted step-dad of Leslie Foy and Wayne Foy (Tracy); proud uncle of Rebecca, Jessica, Eden and Aviva; fond step-brother of Nell, Linda and Susie Balaban; and treasured friend of many. David had a passion for sports, which he shared with his late wife, Rosalind, especially the Bulls, Bears, golf and fishing. David's humor, laughter and joy was infectious. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral service, Thursday, September 20, 2012, 11 am at Weinstein Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL, 847-256-5700. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.weinsteinfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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amira bland

November 16, 2012

I miss you grandpa i wish you and grandma were here this was the worst thing tht ever happend to me i miss you soooooooooooo much R.I.P you too grandma<3

A Neighbor

September 30, 2012

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. During this time of sorrow, may the family draw comfort in the knowledge that God comforts all the mourning ones. (Isaiah 61:2)

September 20, 2012

We worked with David at one of his properties. A wonderful man. Our sincere condolences to his family.

Bob Chirinko / Barbara Cohen, Chicago

Family day @ the zoo

Leslie Foy

September 20, 2012

Terry & Poppa Diddy (as he called him)

Leslie Foy

September 20, 2012

Poppa & the Boyz

Leslie Foy

September 20, 2012

Mommie & Poppa D

Leslie Foy

September 20, 2012

Poppa D & Mommie now you both are at peace I love & miss you dearly

Leslie Foy

September 20, 2012

Poppa & his girls

Leslie Foy

September 20, 2012

Krystal & Poppa

Leslie Foy

September 20, 2012

Poppa D & Leslie my partner in crime

Leslie Foy

September 20, 2012

Krystal & Poppa

September 20, 2012

Lisa Cohen

September 19, 2012

I am truly sorry for your loss. All my thoughts are with you. Much Love, Lisa Cohen

September 19, 2012

Please accept our most sincere condolences. We had the pleasure of working with David a couple of years ago. With thoughts for peace and courage to the Berke family.
The Cardiac Rehab staff at Norwestern Memorial Hospital.

Heaven is a happy place!!!

Tom Grzeskiewicz

September 19, 2012

Marilyn Ross

September 19, 2012

my thoughts and prayers are with you. Marilyn Ross

Beth & Larry Elman

September 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. We strongly hope that over time your pain eases.

Tina Wexler

September 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm so truly sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Tina Wexler (LaValliere)

Lynn Sydnor

September 19, 2012

To the Berke Family, please accept my condolences.During difficult and emotional times as these, there is comfort in a promise from God that pain and suffering will be no more. Revelarion 21:3, 4

September 18, 2012

Uncle David,
It is hard to imagine that you are no longer with us. For the time I have known you, you were a delight to be around and a joy to converse with.
To the Berke and Foy families we offer our heartfelt condolences, and you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Andrew, Amanda, Elijah and Rachel Mbuvi

September 18, 2012

To the Berke family . . . I am saddend with the loss of David. I met David through his lovely wife (Ros). David truly showed what the word LOVE means. I am praying for this entre family.

Pat Smith (PwC)

Nikkari

September 18, 2012

Love is Awesome
"Love suffers long, and is kind; love does not envy; love does not promote itself, is not puffed up, does not behave badly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails." 1Corinthians 13:4-8

Martin Klauber

September 18, 2012

Its hard to beleive that David is gone. He was one of my fishing buddies when we used to charter boats on lake Michigan. We had a lot of fun in those days. He will be sorely missed.

Paula Diamond

September 18, 2012

I worked with David for 10+ years and found him to be a real gentleman. My sincere condolences to the family.

Tom Grzeskiewicz

September 18, 2012

Please accept my condolences for your loss. I read recently this quote; "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." David will be with you always!

Lynn

September 18, 2012

To the Beeke family:I send my condolences to all of you.May the promise God gives us at Jeremiah 31:16 give you strength ...he promises us our loved ones will return from the land of the enemy.

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