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Irwin Berman Obituary

Berman, Irwin "Sonny" beloved husband of Valorie, loving father of Michael (Angela) Berman and Sharon Silverglade, proud grandfather of Ross and Todd, beloved brother of Howard (Judy) Berman, fond uncle of Susan Berman. Funeral services Friday, 10:30 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Interment Randhill Cemetery. Memorials in his memory to Jewish United Fund - Katrina Relief Fund, 1 South Franklin, Chicago, IL, 60606 or the PremRawat Foundation at www.TPRF.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson funeral director 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 2, 2005.

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Mary Vanderbeck

September 7, 2005

Hi Val, I've been thinking about you everyday and wanting to be connected to you. I am deeply moved by Sonny's transition. I've always looked forward to seeing you two. It's always been the part of my mind that delights in who I'll get to be with when our group gets together.



The service was moving and I felt grateful to see and meet his/your family. The stories made be laugh, smile, and cry. Also, I liked seeing you be supported by family, your childhood friends, and our group.



What stands out the most about Sonny was his big presence, his big heart, the stories, his smile. They are all stuck in the picture I have of him.



He was very loving to me and that will stay with me forever.

I don't like that I can't see him so I will learn to "feel" him.

I know this is a huge change for you Val and my heart goes out to you. I've always admired your love for eachother, it's been sweet to be a witness.



I look forward to our continued loving connection with eachother Val.

Love, Mary

Mary Vanderbeck

September 7, 2005

Hi Val, I've been thinking about you everyday and wanting to be connected to you. I am deeply moved by Sonny's transition. I've always looked forward to seeing you two. It's always been the part of my mind that delights in who I'll get to be with when our group gets together.



The service was moving and I felt grateful to see and meet his/your family. The stories made be laugh, smile, and cry. Also, I liked witnessing you be supported by family, your childhood friends, and our group.



What stands out the most about Sonny was his big presence, his big heart, the stories, his smile. They are all stuck in the picture I have of him. He was very loving to me and that will stay with me.



I don't like that I can't see him so I will learn to "feel" him.



I know this is a huge change for you Val and my heart goes out to you. I've always admired your love for eachother, it's been sweet to be a witness.



I look forward to our continued loving connection with eachother Val.



Love, Mary

Ed Chalfie

September 2, 2005

I saw Sonny every morning a the health club. He was a wonderful guy, with a great sense of humor, and a kind word for everyone. I was sorry to see his ponytail go, and sorrier yet at his passing. His was a life to celebrate.

bonnie rubin

September 2, 2005

Sonny was an ebullient spirit with a zest for life, captured perfectly in the eulogy today.



We loved his generosity of spirit -- how he always had a book or a CD he wanted to share with my parents, how he and Val shlepped to New Haven for my own nephew's bar mitzvah.



Dear Val, may easier days lie ahead.



Love,

Bonnie

pat and steve nisenholz

September 2, 2005

dear michael-

we are so sorry to hear about your dad. He must have been a very special man..teaching you well.. as you are one very special man. keep his memories alive!

love- pat and steve

Nora Figueroa

September 2, 2005

I will keep in my memories the strong Sonny that I met at the running marathons. The gentle Sonny at the satellite events and the happy and fun Sonny at the Prem Rawat events.

David & Barbara Shimberg

September 2, 2005

Val,



May the memory of Sonny be a reminder to you of the love shared, and the preciousness of Life. Our heartfelt understanding of the void he leaves, and the opportunity that remains with all us to take another breath and realize how precious that Gift of Life is to all.



With Love,



David & Barb

PATRICIA BROWN

September 2, 2005

MR SONNY BERMAN WAS A VERY PLEASANT MAN. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR YOU.

Sean Lane

September 2, 2005

To the Berman family:

I have known Mr Michael Berman for many years and am sorry to hear about the passing of his father.

Eric Newman

September 2, 2005

Sonny will be greatly missed at the health club. I would see him almost every morning and he always had an interesting story to tell.

He was very proud of his family and all their accomplishments. He also loved to talk about all his many travels and his different life experiences.

george miller

September 2, 2005

he started out by just being my wifes nephew--later to become one of my very best friends.

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