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Jerald Siegel Obituary

Siegel, Jerald H. age 60, of Northfield, Illinois, passed away April 4, 2007 from complications due to cancer. Jerry worked as a broker at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for over 30 years, where his many friends will remember him fondly for his generosity and loyalty. Loving father to daughters Rebecca, Jennifer and Emily and son Ari Ryan, husband to Susan, brother to Lynn Siegel and Ellyn (Mark) Kovalsky, uncle to Eric, Matthew, Erin, Zachary and Lauryn. Preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Estelle Siegel. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 10th, at 4 p.m., at the Episcopal Church of St. James the Less, 550 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Good News Community Kitchen, 7649 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, 60626 or the Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, 60025, are suggested in Jerry's memory. Arrangements by: The Cremation Society of Illinois.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 8, 2007.

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Barbara Wick

April 12, 2007

Tom and I are deeply saddened to learn of your loss of Jerry, and sorry not to be with you at his Memorial. Jerry was a delightful man, a companion on a journey, and one with lovely spiritual insight. Such kindness and such a splendid smile. He will be sorely missed.

Our hearts are with you.

Barbara and Tom Wick

Patrick Grady

April 10, 2007

Jerry was such a great part of our community and had a way of making an encounter with him brighten your day. His energy and sincere enjoyment of life made you want to be near him. He was great with people.

I will miss my encounters with him at the pool, store, school and everywhere else I ran into him in Northfield. He was one heck of a wonderful guy. I am glad to say I knew him.

The Grady Family.
Patrick, Courtney, Maggie and Billy Grady

Jerry Amargos

April 10, 2007

I was shocked to hear of Jerry's death. He was a great guy and we have lost a friend and colleague. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

michael pinsky

April 9, 2007

I was sorry to see of your loss. Jerry was af friend and client. My sincere sympathy.

John Sargis

April 8, 2007

My deepest regrets to Sue and family during this time.Jerry is in my prayers with all good memories of a kind,considerate human being,who we could all aspire to.As we say in the Aramaic , Alla menyekhra (God bless him).

Jeffrey Carter

April 8, 2007

To Jerry's family,

I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I saw him just weeks ago and he looked like his usual self; joking, buoyant and full of energy. We were laughing with Michael Moss. When I clerked in the Eurodollar Options, I was on the opposite side of the pit from BEAR...He and Norm Seltzer, my broker, constantly bantered across the pit to one another. There was always a buzz going on around him! He was a good man, and loved his family. My prayers go out to you in this difficult time.

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