Ira Kulbersh Obituary

Dad:



It still seems so strange to us all that you are no longer with us every day. I can assure you though you are in our hearts and thoughts daily. It is so very hard to believe that tomorrow will be one month since you passed away. A lot has happened but yet so little has happened since then. You should be very happy and relieved to know that Mom is doing fine. She misses you very much and talks about you all the time. We have come to visit you quite often even though it will never be the same actually not seeing you in person. I know that life must go on and that is what you would want for all of us but I can tell you that it is difficult and it is very different as well.



We received so many thoughts and prayers from so many people you would have been amazed. We have kept in touch with many of your railroad buddies through calls and e-mails.



All I can see is that I wish we could all live forever and that you were still with us. I love you with all my heart and I miss you more then you will ever know. It has been a really tough month but I know in time that things will improve. Please rest peacefully and don't worry about anything here. We all love you and miss you very much.



All My Love Always,



Judi

Grandpa:



I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU with all my heart :-( There is not one day that goes by that I don’t think of you and wish you were still here! I will treasure all of the memories we shared for you have made such a profound and wonderful impact on me…You were and always will be such an important person in my life...



I love you,

Jennifer

(“Juniper”)

To Aunt Mimi and my cousins,

Larry, Michelle and I will miss Ira so very much. Ira was like a grandfather to Michelle. He welcomed Larry into the family and made such a beautiful toast at our wedding. Even though our immediate family is so small you always included us in so many of your family get togethers. That has meant so much to us.

I remember so many things about him as I was growing up.I remember when he came into our family and I was a flower girl at the wedding. I remember all the family get togethers that he was a part of. I remember when you moved to Jarvis and I would come over on my bike and then in my car and sit in the backyard and talk, and of course eat. I remember those big bear hugs and when he would call me Mert. I remember him sitting on the front porch and seeing him enjoy life. I remember when you moved from Jarvis to Buffalo Grove and we were so happy that you were living so close to us. When we would drive out of our house we would see you once again sitting on your porch enjoying life. We are very thankful for the time we had with Ira and we will always remember him in or hearts. We love all of you and although our family seems to be getting smaller we hope our family stays close together. Mim, we are always here for you. I know you have your children, but we are here for you too. We love you.

Love, Merle, Larry and Michelle

Ira, we miss you very much. I had some thoughts to share at your funeral but your daughter did such a good job at the end of the ceremony that there was not much to say that day. But I did want to share with you what I wanted to say on line because I know how you loved your computer. Here it is: I think I speak for the entire family when I say that we have lost an individual who contributed so much love, joy, and humor to our family which we all shall remember for the rest of our lives. I wish that all your grand children had more time to enjoy your knowledge and humor before you moved on to your next life.
I have only known you for a small portion of your 73 years but you have been a huge inspiration to me, your family and friends. I will honor the commitment I made to you at the hospital for the rest of my life. With love Jim.

We knew Ira for many years while we were living in Chicago ... He was always so full of life. We are sorry to hear about his passing. We send our sincere condolences to Mimi, Judy, Alan, Mike, Jen, Lindsay and the rest of his family from all of us down here in Miami.

Ira, Was the most caring and Understanding man I have ever met. He was always concerned of how I was doing and making sure my kids and I were all ok. He, was like a grandfather to Kevin, Steven and Sarah. Kevin and Steven knew him for a few years, I just wish Sarah had more time to get to know him and remember what a wonderful man he was.I will miss his big smile and of course his BIG LOVING HUGS.
I am proud and honored to have known Ira. I am Allen's sister in law. (Rhonas sister).

Grandpa, I made it home to Boston today. Just a little while ago I cried when I thought about you. I will always remember you. I will miss you. I love you.

Grandpa Ira even though you have been gone for a couple of days, I still hurt knowing I won't see you again. I love you grandpa, always and forever.

Mimi, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With love the Kozinas.

It is with our deepest heart felt sympathy that we say goodbye to Ira.

We will always remember Ira sitting on the front porch of his house waiting to find out whats new.

Jarvis street was never the same when Ira and Mimi moved.

Ira was the kindest person we new.

Our prayers go out to Mimi and her family and hope they remember the wonderful times this man brought into their lives.

Zaban Family

I will miss dear Uncle Ira. I remember first meeting him when I was about 10 years old and he was courting Aunt Mimi. He was always so affable and we both shared a common interest in trains. We were delighted when he joined the family.

Over the next 40 years or so I always enjoyed family get-togethers that Ira was at. He always had interesting and humorous things to say. Linda and I are glad we got to see him last December during our visit to Chicago.

In the past few years we would stay in touch over the Internet. You could frequently find him on-line and we would often communicate by Instant Message. Linda and I also enjoyed receiving his humorous e-mails.

Uncle Ira, We're glad you were a part of our life. We will miss you.

I wish to express my sincere sympathy to the family. I worked with Judi at Federal Life for many years and have met the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time

Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Ira Kulbersh. It was our great pleasure to have known him and his wonderful spirit will live on in his children and grandchildren. With sympathy for your loss,Cindy and Jim Mazzetti

Our prayers and condolences are with Ira and family.May he be at peace with God.

Karen & Chuck Grant

We are so sorry for the loss of a warm, caring and generous man in Ira. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Kulbersh family and friends. Ira will be truly missed but the warm memories of him will always be with us. Allen, Rhona, Marc and Mandi, we will always be there for you and our love goes out to you and your family at this most difficult time.

Gary, Laura, Alyssa and Zak Kaplan

We are so sorry for your loss.Ira was a wonderful man and a great neighbor,we missed him and Mimi alot when they moved.We hope Mimi is ok. Sincerly The Harmon Family

Deeply saddened by hearing of your passing. You truly had a passion for the Railroad. Enjoyed meeting you and reading the articles you wrote.

George E. King
Retired Galena Division
Round House Foreman
228 S. Iowa Street
Addison, IL 60101

Grandpa,you were one of the best grandpa's I had ever had. When ever I was sad you always cheeered me up. I loved the times you read Henrey and Fudge to me.You were the person who tought me how to read. I loved te stories you told me about Grandpa Herman.I love you so much. And you will be always with me in my heart. Love your granddaughter,Mandi kulbersh

We would like to extend our sypmathy to the Kulbersh Family. Ira had always held a special place in our hearts. He was always a very kind and caring person. We would always enjoy his stories of his life's adventures. At times we felt Ira was a live history book. We had always included Ira and Mim in our family get togethers, not just as an extended family obligation, but because they were family to us.
Ira will be sadly missed, but at the same time, is finally at peace.
The Fript Family

I met Ira in the Fall of 1984 when I met Allen. Allen and I were married in November of 1985. Ira welcomed me into the family with open arms. Ira was such a loving caring man. I always felt comfortable talking with him. Ira's stories sometimes seem to linger on, but always fun to hear. Especially when he was making the toast over the challah at our wedding. The Challah was not brought out soon enough. Ira, of course had to adlib for a while. But that was what Ira did the best! I will never forgot the funiest story about Ira. The whole family was at their dining room table for dinner, and anyone who has ever been to Mim and Ira's knows that the food and desserts kept on coming and coming. After dinner, when Mim was putting desserts on the table, quart after quart of ice cream in many flavors where coming also. Mim never wanted to put anything away just in case someone wanted more! The chocolate ice cream was melting in the container, Ira laughed and his dentures flew out of his mouth and landed right in the chocolate ice cream. Knowing the man Ira is, he took his dentures out, while they were dripping in ice cream and plopped them right back in his mouth!!!!

I will always cherish and remember the many dinners we shared over the years.

Ira, I will always hold a special place in my heart for you.

Marc and Mandi loved you so much. They always asked how "Grandpa Ira" was.

I love You.

Love,
Rhona
P.S. (He used to call me "Ron")

We are so sorry for your loss. Ira was a wonderful man and we always enjoyed spending time in his company. We will truly miss him!

Ruthie Aaron and Dorothy Benesch

Dearest Dad,

I will miss your smile, and laugh and think of you daily. Your leaving us has left a whole in our hearts. Until we meet again.

All my Love,

Your Son,

Michael

Dad,

I will always Love You, and I will miss you deeply! Farewell to we meet again!

Love Your Son Michael

My Dad, was a brilliant man, smart, intelegent & cautious with his words. He had a sharp wit with a comical sense of humor.

My Dad, was always sensible in what ever he did, except for shattering the glass patio table with his pellet rifle missing a pesty Squirl.

My Dad, was always there for us asking us "Whats New" he was the source of major support when ever you needed it.

My Dad, was loved by my mom "Mimi", my sister Judi, brother Mike, my wife Rhona, my brother-in-law Jim.

My Dad, held a special spot in his heart for all of his precious gifts, his grand children! Jennifer, Lindsay, Kelly, Brad, Kyle, Marc, Mandi, Shaina, Sarah.

My Dad- will be missed by all of us, the countless friends he grew up with & colleagues from the railroad where he could induldge himself in his true passion of TRAINS!

Dad, I love you & will always miss you, you are forever in my heart & soul.

Your Son
Allen