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Gerald Sherman Obituary
Sherman, Gerald "Jerry" 74, beloved husband for almost 50 years of Susan nee Lash; loving father of Edward (Ilene), Steven (Julie) and Scott (Brenda); cherished grandfather of Matthew, Sammy, Jacqueline, Allison, Leah, Katelyn and Lindsey; dear brother of Allan (Elaine); fond uncle and great uncle. Owner of Mellick's Childrens Shop for 17 years and former president of Village Shopping Center in Gary, IN. He loved his family very much and he loved his sports, especially the White Sox. Chapel service Monday, 12:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Assn., 30 N. Michigan Ave, Ste. #2015, Chicago, IL, 60602. For info: 847-255-3520 
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Sherman
Walter Hepp, MD
October 17, 2007
Dear Mrs Sherman,
We were so sorry to hear of Mr Sherman's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dr Hepp and Dawn
nancy stiegel
September 24, 2007
Dear Sue, We were very sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. We think about you often, and hope that next year is a good one for you. With love, Nancy & Elliott
Jerry Rubin
September 24, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Sue,Ed,Steve,and Scott.I already miss our definition of a gimmee putt.And also our Cubs vs Sox discussions. May God be with you.Annette and Jerry Rubin
Wendy Stucker Hodes
September 23, 2007
I have many fond memoeiws of growing up on Lavergne Ave.with your family living right next door. My thoughts are with the entire family. So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing.
Ruthie Sherman
September 23, 2007
Sue, Steve & Julie, Ed & Ilene, and Scott & Brenda and to Alan and Elaine - Corky and I send our deepest sympathies to you and all of the grandchildren; our sincerest condolences and whatever we can do to help we will do so. We loved Gerry and will miss him including the arguing! Part of the fun was to argue and while I am sad, we know he is in a better place now. Our love to you all.
Ruthie and Corky Sherman
Alvin A. Vinegar
September 23, 2007
Dear Sue and Sherman Family:
We are so sorry to learn of Jerry's passing. Jerry and I had some happy and memorable times on the golf course. May his memory be a blessing to all of his loved ones.
Al and Dottie Vinegar
Mike Downey
September 23, 2007
My wife & I extend our sympathies to Ed, my colleague and valued friend, and to all of his family at this time. -- MIKE DOWNEY
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