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Edward Klein Obituary
Klein, Edward W. age 88, long time Property Master of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Beloved husband of Alaine (nee Elmer), loving father of Susan (Glenn) Chertkow and Martin (Candace) Klein, adored grandfather of Randall Chertkow, Heather (John) Cumings and Bradley Klein, great-grandfather of Chloe Cumings. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Congregation Bene Shalom of the Deaf, 4435 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60076. Service Wednesday 11:00am at the Weinstein Funeral Home North Shore Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd Wilmette, IL. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery Skokie, IL. For info 847-256-5700. 
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Darren Schulman
October 5, 2009
A truly kind and loving man . He will be missed.
Our thoughts are with all of you..
The Schulman Family
Tim Daly
September 26, 2009
I was saddened to hear about Eddie's passing. The many years and long hours I spent working with Eddie at Lyric Opera were made a little easier by Eddie's terrific sense of humor.
After Eddie's retirement from Lyric Opera, it has proved to be very difficult to find as competent a person as Eddie Klein was to fill the position of Head Property Master at the Lyric Opera.
Eddie was renowned, astute, a consummate authority, a virtuoso, and a teacher to all!
To Martin, his sister and to Eddie's wife. I send my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Tim Daly and Family
Mitchell Zamost
September 24, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Eddie. He was such a nice man....
We are all thinking about you tonight
The Zamost Family
David Grossmann
September 24, 2009
Dear Alaine, Susan, and Martin,
I was sorry to read of Eddie's passing. Alaine was always so proud of his position with Lyric as well as his devotion to her. My deepest sympathy to your family.
September 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will cherish the years I worked with Eddie at the Lyric Opera.
Sincerely,
Jim Coleman and Family
Barbara Roseman
September 22, 2009
I can never think of Lyric Opera without remembering Eddie and his warmth, generosity and charm. He will always be a wonderful man who I think of with such great affection.
George & Jeanne Nosek
September 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill Hamilton
September 22, 2009
Without the magic of Eddie Klein and his amazing stage-hand buddies of the 50's-60's TV at NBC, we could never have made those long, live Polk Brothers Night Owl Movie commercials. Just want Eddie's family to know how much we admired and depended upon him. What fun we had...what unforgettable memories we still have. So long, dear old friend!
September 22, 2009
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September 22, 2009
A great man.....a great friend....and great colleague. You will be remembered by all whose lives you touched, down at Lyric Opera. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Scott Holmes, chorister
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