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Favil Berns Obituary
Berns, Favil David 78, Senior Partner in the Law Firm of Favil David Berns and Associates, died Monday. Born in Chicago on May 4, 1926, he was raised in the Marks Nathan Jewish Orphan Home after losing his father at the age of nine during the Depression. Upon reaching age 18, the Jewish Children's Bureau helped defray the costs of his post high school education. Everyone who met Favil knew him to be a gentleman. His deportment always earned respect. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a delightful story teller. Mr. Berns was a self-made man who came from an orphanage and rose to a highly educated and respected member of the legal community. Dedicated to serving his clients, Favil worked tirelessly up to the day he died. He graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1948 earning a B.S.M.E. He graduated from the John Marshall Law School in 1952 earning his Law Degree. He was employed as an Engineer at General American Transportation Corporation from 1944-1952. Past Special Trail Counsel, Chicago Property Owners Association, Past General Counsel for the City of Northlake Chamber of Commerce; Past President, The Decalogue Society of Lawyers; Past President, The Decalogue Foundation. Devoted husband of Marcia (nee Hoenig), proud father of Susan (David) Baron, Louis (Helene) Berns and H. Michael Berns, loving grandfather of Shelby, Abbey, Danielle, Zachary, Alexis and Gregory. Brother of the late Dr. Irving C. (late Dorothy) Bernstein. Services will be held at Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, 847-256-5700. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jewish Children's Bureau, c/o Jewish Federation Metropolitan, Chicago, 1 S. Franklin St., Chicago, IL, 60606.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Favil Berns
Doris Fields
September 25, 2004
He was our counselor and he was our friend. He will be sorely missed. Our condolences goes out to the family.
Scott & Denise Bolon
September 24, 2004
Louis, Helene and family, our sincere and deepest regrets on the loss of Favil. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Scott & Denise Bolon
Bernard & Joan Lucas
September 23, 2004
Marcia and Family. We were devastated to hear of Favil's passing. It was just last month that we were with him at the Marks-Nathan reunion. Our deepest sympathy to the family and to all who knew this remarkable man. Our best wishes for Marcia's good health.
Al Snyder
September 23, 2004
My deepest sympathy to the family. I am very sorry that I could not attend the service. I was in the hospital.
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Susan Chrabaszcz
September 23, 2004
We extend our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Favil. He will long be remembered for his kindness.
Chester, Angeline and Sue Chrabaszcz
Dennis Kanara
September 22, 2004
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
I will miss seeing Favil at US Bank, Northlake.
Dennis & Leesa Kanara
Emmie Ruffin
September 22, 2004
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your father. He was a great man!
Deepest Sympathy,
Emmie Ruffin & Christine Boldrini
Steve & Toni Rosen
September 22, 2004
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies.
Vickie Wankat
September 22, 2004
Favil will be deeply missed at Chicago Title, Westchester. We enjoyed working with him.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Vickie Wankat, Diane Smith, Abby Billings, Loretta Deaderick, Donna Carmody, Jenney Bell, Kristi Crowley, Chris Burklow, Mandy Drogolewsicz, Jennifer Beyster, Maria Sanchez, Jodi Gala, Kim Konchor and Camille Popiolek
Andee Kochavi
September 22, 2004
Marcia, Louie, Susan & Michael,
I am saddened by the loss of Favil. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Love,
Andee Kochavi
Ann Boor
September 22, 2004
We love you and we are thinking of you. Favil was one of the best parts of my childhood. I already miss him.
Love, Annie, Bill, and Julie
Richard Ramis
September 22, 2004
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your father and husband.
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