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Irwin Gurson Obituary

Gurson, Irwin B. 78, dearly beloved husband of Ellen "Elky" nee Beck. Devoted father of Rory Gurson and Shelly (Kathy) Gurson. Loving grandfather of Marc, Sam, Gordy and Becky. Brother in law of the late Burt Beck. Private family funeral services and entombment have been held. Memorial contributions in Irwin's name to Children's Memorial Hospital, 2300 Childrens Plaza, Box #4, Chicago, IL 60614, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245, or St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memorial Dept., Memphis, TN 38105, would be appreciated. Info: PISER FUNERAL SERVICES, 847-679-4740.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2011.

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Georgette and Boris Mitrivic

January 28, 2018

We were very sad to read about the passing of our friend Irv Gurson. Hudson. And love to Elky and the family. Georgette and Boris Mitrovic

January 29, 2011

We're very sad to hear Irv's passing. I have many great memories of him between all the sporting events and the great times at the house in Deerfield. He was a great guy!!
Rob and Alene Nardick

anita straus

January 29, 2011

Dear Ellen..I am so very sorry that you have lost your woderful and beloved husband..I am thinking of you and your family.

My best, Anita

January 28, 2011

Dear Ellen,
We are sadden by your loss. Although we did not know Irwin that well, we enjoyed the times we spent with him and you. We will miss him. The best to you and your family.
Barney Simon and Penny Gilbert

Gary Karlin

January 28, 2011

Ellen,

So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember so many times at Senn High School that we all shared, May you have the strength to carry on for your family.

Sandra Arnold

January 28, 2011

Dear Ellen,Rory,& Shelly,
I'm thinking about all of you and wish I could be there with you.
Sandra

January 28, 2011

We already miss Irwin. Having coffee and breakfast with him in Scottsdale was the light of many days. My prayers are with the family. Frank J Becker

January 27, 2011

Dear Ellen,
I am so sorry for you and your family. I did have prayers said for Irwin as you requested the last time we met. I will miss him at McDonalds in the summer.
Eddie Mitchell

January 27, 2011

Dear Rory and family,
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father.

Bob Singer

Larry Reiss

January 27, 2011

Dear Ellen,
I'm so sorry to hear about Irwin. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely yours,
Larry Reiss

January 27, 2011

Dear Ellen, Rory and Shelly,

I'm so sorry and sad to hear of Irv's passing. While I've not been in contact for many years, I think about Irv and your family often, especially the kindness, generocity and wisdom Irv always bestowed upon me. He will be deeply missed.

Larry Plotzker

Ronald Goldman

January 27, 2011

To Rory and Shelly, my sincere condolence on the passing of your father. He took Hesco from north Clark street to the modern Niles, Il. facility. My contact with him out here in Phoenix was always not the most enjoyable, but I respected him on what he accomplished as a business person.
Ronald Goldman Grooming Time Savers Scottsdale, AZ

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