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Howard Zimmerman Obituary

Zimmerman, Howard J. 62, unexpectedly, beloved husband of Arlene, (nee Jarosz), loving father of Joshua, devoted son of the late Mike and Byrdie Zimmerman, cherished brother of Darlene (Jim) McCampbell and Yale (Chaya Rochel) Zimmerman and brother-in-law of Nancy (Ron) Michalski, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, from 12 p.m., until time of funeral service 2 p.m., at Hursen Funeral Home, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. Private interment Hillside Memorial Park, LosAngeles, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Boxer Rebound, PO Box 214, Ringwood, IL, 60072. Funeral info. Toll-free: 1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, 2008.

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Linda B. (Oppman) Sprechman Jacobson

November 11, 2008

Dear Yale & Chaya Rochel and family,
Our thoughts are with you all as we extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved brother and friend.
Linda and Harold Jacobson

Howard Rothman

November 10, 2008

For the entire Zimmerman family,
I offer my deepest sympathy.
My prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Cousin Howard Rothman

November 9, 2008

Dear Arlene, Josh, Darlene and Yale:
All of the Keane Family were deeply saddened to learn of Howard's premature death and wish to extend our deepest sympathy. We have many wonderful memories of Howard from our working days with him at Zimmerman Brush.
May your hearts soon be filled with the many exciting expeditions of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well-lived. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maura Keane & Family

Peggy Clutter

November 9, 2008

Arlene and Josh, I am so sorry to hear about Howard's sudden passing. I only met him a few times, but I know how deeply he cared for each of you, as well as his father. My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this extraordinary time of sadness.

Cousins Laura, Bill & Daniel Capizzano

November 8, 2008

Our sincerest and deepest sympathies to Arlene, Josh, Darlene & Jim and Yale & Chaya Rochel. At this time of unexpected grief and sorrow, may you always know that Howard's love will always shine down upon you. May your memories of him comfort you, now and forever. He was a loving and kind soul to all that knew him.

Colleen Weinstein

November 7, 2008

Arlene & Josh,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you both at this difficult time.

I've always looked forward to seeing Howard come in once a month for his haircuts. Every month for over 20 years he would always make me laugh. He had such a great sense of humor and I've always enjoyed joking around with each other. Always at the end of every haircut, he'd look in the mirror and say "I'll touch it up when I get home".
I am glad to have known him for so many years.

His love for his family, all his Boxers and Orson, the great care he provided for his parent's, and always being so very proud of Josh.

I will miss his humor, I will miss him.

My heart goes out to the two of you.

Zhihai Liang

November 7, 2008

Our deepest sympathy is with Arlene and Joshua at this moment of extreme grief for them and us as well. Howard will be missed by all of us in our family for the help we received from him upon our very first arrival in the US and in the years ensued, for which we are eternally grateful.

Don and Melanie Anderson

November 6, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to Arlene & Joshua and the Zimmerman Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring your comfort. My husband and myself worked with Howard at Zimmerman for many years. His sense of humor would always make our day. And how could we forget his uniqueness with his bow ties.

Don and Melanie Anderson

Merle and Mark Greenspan

November 6, 2008

Howard was a grammar school and high school friend of ours and although we have not seen him for many years we were very sad to learn of his passing. Our thoughts are with his family at this most difficult time.

Jody L. Faulkner

November 6, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Arlene & Joshua, I am saddened to learn of Howard's passing. I worked at Zimco for several years because of Howard.
His sense of humor was contagious.
I will always have fond memories of him.
Jody L. (Mosgaard) Faulkner

Corinne Hein

November 6, 2008

Arlene & Joshua - my sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time. He was just recently in our office & who would imagine it would be his last. I will certainly miss him! The people we love live on in our hearts & minds . May your memories of him and the caring of family and friends help you in this difficult time.
With Deepest Regrets,
Corinne Hein

Dolores Scanio

November 6, 2008

My Thoughts and Prayers are with Arlene and Josh. Howard was one of a kind and I am going to miss his humor and bagels. May your memories comfort you at this very difficult time. Howard was always a bright spot in our day.
State Farm Insurance

bill friedman

November 6, 2008

My condolences to all of you. I have such fond memories of Howard.

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