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Ira Korman Obituary

Korman, Ira M. Age 52, beloved husband of Debra, nee Coven. Cherished father of Jacob, Jonathan and Leo. Dearest son of Leslie and Edith Korman and son in law of Nate and Judy Coven. Devoted brother of Harley Korman (Tensley) and Marc (Bethany) Korman. Fond brother in law of Steven (Sarah) Coven, Larry (Deborah) Coven and Kathy Korman. Dearest uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ida Crown Jewish Academy, 2828 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645. Service today at 1:00 PM at Congregation Or Torah, 3800 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For information, please call Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847) 255-3520 or shalom2.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 8, 2011.

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Julie Widing Begley

March 31, 2011

Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about Ira. I have been trying to find you on the web and this is a very sad way. My memories of you and Ira are of laughter and smiles. My thoughts are with you and your family.

March 29, 2011

Dear Edie,Les and Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved son,Ira.
If there were any doubt how special Ira was, this Guest Book is a constant reminder of how his friends and colleagues admired and loved him. He was and will continue to be an inspiration to so many, most importantly his Family. His was an exemplary life, and our hope is that you will take solace in the wonderful legacy he left.

Anita and George Cooks
Palm Desert, Ca.

Ira Hirsh

March 23, 2011

After 25 years of no contact out of the blue i googled ira korman and was shocked to find this. I lived behind the kormans in northbrook when i was a kid. Ira taught me how to shave. Good people. Good smile. Thinking of all the kormans. Take care

March 18, 2011

Debbie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Ira briefly on The Deloitte Client Experience. He was an inspiration as a role model for servant leadership. His complete devotion to his faith was amazing and has continued to make a lasting impression. Peace be with you and your family. ---- Victoria McGrath

Johanna Bodington

March 14, 2011

Debbie and sons -

My memories of Ira will be filled with his smile, energy and enthusiasm. I learned much from working with Ira, and will always carry his advice, encouragement, and insight with me.

Not long ago, I found myself in your situation, and a colleague shared the following passage with me. I hope you find as much comfort in each verse as I did:

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.

Do not stand at my grave and mourn.
I am the dew-flecked grass at dawn.
Where tranquil oceans meet the land
I am the footprints in the sand
To guide you through the weary day.
I am still here; I'll always stay.

When you wake up to morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.

March 14, 2011

Debbie,
Mark, Karen, and I were so sorry to hear about your profound loss. I heard Ira was a terrific man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Swoiskin Schwartz

Rick Rayson

March 14, 2011

I was very saddened to learn of Ira's passing. Ira and I worked closely together over the past ten years on many projects. He was a true partner and very dear friend. I will remember him always. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Jessica Katz

March 14, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Ira several years ago. Sending healing thoughts to the Korman family.

Julie Taparia

March 14, 2011

My deepest sympatheies to Ira's family. I used to sit 2 cubes away from Ira's office, and i recall so many times he would walk into the office so happy, energetic, and just funny! i loved his energy, and his kind and friendliness. He always brought a smile to my face. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.

March 11, 2011

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I met Ira as part of his work with CDW Corporation. He was a true gentleman. Barbara Klein

March 11, 2011

Dear Edy, Les, Harley, Mark and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies.

Jim, Marie, Quinn and Tyler Newman

March 10, 2011

Dear Debbie,Jacob,Jonathan and Leo,
We're so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. He was such an intelligent and witty person, and so committed to Jewish life. Please accept our condolences.
With love, Karen and Hanoch Barak

Mickey Levitt

March 10, 2011

Dear Edy Les, Debra, Jake,Jon, Leo and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences, and know that we are thinking of you, and that we grieve with you.
Love, Mickey and Diane Levitt

Mitzi Rayburn

March 10, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the Korman family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I am so truly sorry for the loss of your husband/father.

March 10, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the Korman family. We are saddended by their loss.
May you be comforted among the mourners of Israel and Zion.

The Board of Young Israel of Aventura

Lois & Marv Perrye

March 10, 2011

Dear Edie,Les & Family.We were so sorry to learn of your tragic loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly, Lois & Marvin Perrye

March 10, 2011

To the Korman Family:

My deepest sympathy to all of you on Ira's passing. Over the years we have connected in so many ways, with family, friends, kid's friends and professionally. It's a terrible loss and I'm thinking about all of you.

Andrea Kite Berk

Michael & Elizabeth Bearwald

March 10, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Korman family. I was a good friend of Marc's but Ira was always the big brother and a lot of fun. You are all in our thoughts.

Phil Ruben

March 10, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Korman family. Ira's passing saddened me. My thoughts are with Debbie and the family.

Scott Greenberg

March 10, 2011

To the Korman family,
I am deeply shocked and sadden to hear of the loss of Ira. At this moment I feel Ira's warmth and keen humor all around me. Ira deep commitment to his family, friends, and to the Jewish Community was well known. His love and energy for the people he cared about seemed boundless. Ira's passing has left a huge hole in all of our hearts. We pray Ira may rest in peace and our thoughts are with the family.

Alison Zirn and Scott Greenberg

Robin Weiss

March 9, 2011

To Debby, the boys, Harley, Marc, Les and Edie,
I just learned this evening about the loss of a my dear friend, Ira. The angels are crying and this world will never be the same without his great dry sense of humor and business genius. May Hashem bless and comfort your family with only the fondest memories and his legacy. Ira touched many lives and helped those in need. With the deepest of sympathy. Robin Weiss

RICK GILMAN

March 9, 2011

To the Korman family,
Time has passed so quickly over the years since I first met Ira at his beginning of his professional career. We worked together on many clients. We were friends and associates. I watched him grow in his profession. He spoke how he felt. He will be missed by all. Our condolences to all of the family.
Helene and Ric Gilman

Leonard Sherman

March 9, 2011

Ira's untimely passing has touched me deeply. His life will serve all who knew him as a model for how to live. I pray that you rest in peace my friend. You will always be missed

March 9, 2011

Dear Korman's,
I remember well the laughter and activity in your home when I had the opportunity to be there for a brief amount of time weekly. I especially remember the warmth and welcoming spirit of Ira as he came in smiling, suitcase in hand and immediately settled in to the loving atmosphere of your home adding his unique zest to the mix. My thoughts, and empathy are with you all as you move forward with all he has left you.
Love, Judi & Max Tuchten

Lloyd and Judith Kasper

March 9, 2011

For Edie and Les,
It is with much sadness that we learned this evening of Ira's passing. A moment in time and the vacuum it leaves cannot be filled. Our condolences to you both and his family

March 8, 2011

I was so sorry to learn about Ira ' s passing. My sincere condolences to the entire korman family. I worked with Ira when he first got out of school.he will be missed.

Harvey Silverstone

March 8, 2011

I worked with Ira when he just graduated from college. At the very beginning you knew that he was something special in both his profession and as a person. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Rick and Lois Crelman (Scottsdale, AZ)

Lynn & Jerry Moss

March 8, 2011

Dear Edie & Les: We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your son.
Our sincere condolences.
Love Lynn and Jerry Moss

March 8, 2011

Dear Edie & Les: We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your son.
Our sincere condolences.
Love Lynn and Jerry Moss

March 8, 2011

sO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT IRA. oUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES TO THE WHOLE FAMILY.
oUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
iRV AND jUDY gROSS

Greg Martin and Family

March 8, 2011

Our deepest condolences to the entire Korman family. Ira recruited me into our college fraternity. If it weren't for him I wouldn't have made the lifelong relationships I have today and I'll always remember that.

March 8, 2011

We are so sorry for your traggic loss.
Our condolences and prayers are with you at this time.Sally @ Shelly Lazar

Barbara & Stan Neimark

March 8, 2011

To the entire Korman family; our deepest condolences to you all. As one of Ira's mentors, we watched him grow and mature. He made us proud, and he will be missed by all

Andy Olcott

March 8, 2011

Ira was the accountant for our family business. He also helped me a bit personally. I always felt he cared for me and my family. My condolences go out to his family.

Bari Spector

March 8, 2011

Dear Korman family, I am so very sorry to hear of Ira's passing. I have many fond memories of our high school days together and he will always have a place in my heart. You have my deepest sympathies.

uncle jerry

March 8, 2011

What can one say when someone so great is taken from us. He was blessed with a wonderful family who were an integral part of my life. Hopefully he will meet the g-d he loved so dearly. I am sad

Ron Cohen

March 8, 2011

Ira was a close friend growing up and I was so sad upon hearing of his passing . He was so young, Through the years we lived different lives in different parts of the country but I still feel a great loss at losing a friend
from our early years . I will always have fond memories of those days when we were very close . My thoughts are with you at this very sad time

Ron Cohen

March 8, 2011

To the Entire Korman Family,
It is with heavy heart I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers. With much love, Robyn Simkin Costantini

Todd and Lisa Warren

March 8, 2011

Marc, I was deeply saddened to hear of Ira's passing and just want to pass along how sorry Lisa and I were to hear the tragic news.

Melissa & Jason Lipschultz

March 8, 2011

Debbie, Jacob, Jonathan and Leo,
Please accept our condolences. We are beyond words in sadness.

You may not have know but I always considered Ira one of my mentors having worked in the same profession. I admired his hard work, dedication, and success.

Please know how sorry Melissa and I are. We are always here for you and your family.

May Ira's memory truly be a blessing to us all, now and always.

Jennifer Barliant

March 8, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the Korman family. Ira was an important part of my professional life and I will never forget him. He will be greatly missed.

Amy Berkovits Stein

March 8, 2011

May his life be a blessing to all who knew him.
My deepest sympathy.

March 8, 2011

May you not know of any more sorrow

March 8, 2011

Ira's family is in my thoughts and prayers, and old friend, Edward Bock

March 8, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 8, 2011

Dear Debra,
My Deepest Condolences to and your family. We have all been blessed to be a part of Ira's Aura. He was a special man,who loved his family and religion.
Arthur Glass

Marilyn and Dick Swoiskin

March 8, 2011

Dearest Debby, Jacob, Jonathan and Leo, Aunt Carole called last night to tell us the tragic news of Ira's passing. He was such an exceptional person in every way and his death is a deep loss for so many. Our hearts and love are with each of you. May his life and character live within you always. Our love, Marilyn and Dick Swoiskin

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