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Klein, Jerome M. "Jerry" age 56, of Highland Park, beloved husband and best friend for 35 years of Elissa (nee Zweig), loving and cherished father of Dana (Isaac) Schibel and Dale Klein, adored Papa of Reese Ellie, cherished brother of Janice (Howard) Fineman, Susie (Al) Fairchild, Mel Klein, Judy (Lenny) Sklare and the late Norman Zweig, devoted son of the late Ethel and Daniel Klein and the late Julius and Regina Zewig, treasured uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. The best friend anybody could ever have. Service Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Cong Bnai Tikyah, 1558 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of your choice. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman, Funeral Director, 847-478-1600.

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45 Entries

Papa and Reese
January 20, 2008
Robert Scheindel
October 23, 2006
Dearest Lisa, Dana & Dale,
Marilys & I are thinking of you all during this most difficult time. We are saddened that we are unable to be with you at this time of sorrow but want you all to know that we are praying that god lessens the pain each & every day that passes.
Gary Auerbach
October 13, 2006
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Debra Vignocchi
October 12, 2006
We extend our most sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Debra Manaster Vignocchi, Sylvie and Ilana Manaster
Susan and Harlan Haimes
October 9, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana and Dale,
We were all so saddened to hear about the death of your dear Jerry. We know how close you all were. Jerry was such a wonderful, handsome, friendly guy -- we will miss him greatly.
Love,
Susan and Harlan Haimes
Shara and Matt Lieberman
Deborah Haimes
Gayle Weinhouse
October 9, 2006
My most heartfelt condolences... I was so, so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Julie (Matrise) Rivera
October 8, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana, and Dale-Please except my deepest sympathy. I was very fortunate to work for Jerry for 12 years at Calumet. Everything he has taught me and expected out of me has carried over in my everyday life. For being part of his company I am a better person. He will forever be in my heart as you all are too. Thank you Jerry, I will miss you!
Lorin Star Oden
October 7, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana and Dale
Your whole family was such a big part of my life growing up and the wonderful party you threw for Mark and I before our wedding day will always be cherished. I am saddened by Jerry's passing. He will always be remembered.
christine & tom reynolds
October 7, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a man we feel lucky to have known. Our thaughts and prayers go out to you.
Susan Hyams
October 7, 2006
I will always remember Jerry! He took me for my Driver's License. What a terrible loss to humanity! There was no one kinder, with so much love in his heart!
Susan(Baker)Hyams
Seymour Chelemsky
October 7, 2006
Dear Elissa and family,
I was deeply saddened when informed of Jerry's passing.He was a classy, wonderful person whom I have known from the old days on the south side. He will be missed.
Madeline and Barry Cilman
October 7, 2006
Dear Elissa and Family
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May loving memories heal your sorrow.
Barbara Kupferberg
October 6, 2006
Dear Lisa, Please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathy. No one knows better than I what you are going through and my love and my heart go out to you and the girls. Fondly, Barb Kupferberg
Avrie & Alan Jacobs
October 6, 2006
Dear
Lisa
We are so saddened at your loss. Jerry was a sweet and loving man.This
week has been one we will never forget. Our love to you and the family
Carole Nickelson
October 6, 2006
The world has lost a gentleman. Unfortunately, I haven't seen you or Jerry since my retirement from Neiman Marcus, and now I want to hasten to send you (and Gil's) sincerest condolences. Please extend to Dana and Dale our thoughts. May your many wonderful memories help all of you thru these trying hours and know that all your friends care deeply.
Bruce Behrstock
October 6, 2006
Dear Elissa,
I knew Jerry from the south side. I will miss bumping into him at the carwash. My sympathy goes out to you. Jerry was a good man.
Minnie Siegel
October 6, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana, and Dale,
This is one sad day, I wish I could take your pain away.
May G-d give you the strength to endure your loss.
I will speak to you soon.
Love,
Cousin Minnie
Heidi Homer
October 6, 2006
Lisa, Dale and Dana,
I extend to you my dearest sympathy. Jerry was such a wonderful man to work for and a pleasure to be around. He truly loved his company and his family more than anything. Jerry was always so supportive and could always make you laugh he will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with your family during this very difficult time.
Andrew Levy
October 5, 2006
Dear Aunt Lisa, Dana & Dale,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Jerry's passing. Wherever you saw him, he always had a great smile. I recall one of the more recent times I ran into him out on the driving range at D.C Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ...Smile and and all. His unparalleled generosity enabled Rich and I to be well fed at the University of Iowa. No Mac N' Cheese in our apartment. I'll never forget stopping by the old factory on the south side. Uncle Jerry would tell us to go in the back and get what we needed. A great guy that will be missed.
Andrew & Staci Levy & Family
Tracy Star Larson
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana and Dale,
I am so truly sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you.
ali Criz
October 5, 2006
Uncle Jerry was the best. We feel so lucky to have had him part of our lives. All the memories and stories we have will forever stay in our hearts. We will miss him greatly.
Ali & Jesse Criz
Maureen & Lester Lampert
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana & Dale:
We are so saddened by Jerry's passing. Our hearts go out to you. He was much too young and too great a guy! Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. With Love Always,
Maureen & Lester
Nancy Bramson
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa,Dana,and Dale
I am heart broken for you loss. Jerry was one of a kind. His love for family and friends was second to none.I will carry all my memories of him in my heart,mind and pictures.
Love, Nancy Bramson
Susan Kabaker
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa and family,
We were so very sorry to hear about your loss. We hope that your wonderful memories of Jerry help you through this unbearably difficult time.
Fondly, Susan and Billy Kabaker
David and Shari Lowe
October 5, 2006
Lisa and Children:
We cannot express our sorrow and feelings. Jerry's friendship was so cherished and far too short. Our hearts are truly broken by this terrible tragedy. As you know, he was a special person and he made us feel special too. He faced a downhill battle with such incredible courage and faith. Truly, he was precious and will always be in our thoughts each and every day.
Love, Shari, David and Children
Rick Golding
October 5, 2006
To the Family of Jerry Klein:
My hearfelt condolences. Jerry was a man of courage. I will miss working with him.
Jerry Celano
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana & Dale,
Our deepest sympathies in hearing of the passing of Jerry. His friendship over the many years has meant so much to all of us, especially, Jerry. Thanks so much for all the good times!
Robin and Jerry Celano
Dear Lisa, Dana & Dale,
I remember when I was very little Uncle Jerry scooping me up, kissing my forehead, and taking me around the store to get whatever I wanted. He was always so generous and kind to me and I know that everyone will miss his kindness.
Love,
Victoria
Maxine and John Urheim
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa and Family... We were very saddened to learn of Jerry's passing. Please know that we're thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dick & Joan Star
October 5, 2006
So sorry to hear about Jerry. He was much to young. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Gail & Buddy Kalish
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana and Dale
We are so sad for you and your family. We are sorry we cannot be with you this week, but must go to Phoenix for a family funeral Sunday. Our prayers go out to you all.
Adriane and Marvin Bernstein
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa and Family; We are so sorry to hear of Jerry passing away. He was a friend from the southside of Chicago for several years. We always enjoyed seeing both of you together. Again we are so sad for your family...what a loss. Love, Adriane (Harris) & Marv Bernstein
Janis Shenkman
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa,
Ed and I would like to express our condolences to you and your family. I have many wonderfull memories of our friendship going back many many years. Our thoughts are with you and the girls during this time.
Janis and Ed Shenkman
Lynda Pogofsky
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana and Dale,
Larry and I want to express our sympathy on Jerry's death.Your loss is a great one because Jerry was such a special husband and wonderful, adoring father. He loved you all dearly and was so proud to have you as his family. I wish I could think of words to comfort you but I cannot. I know that all of your friends are here to be with you during this most difficult time. We were privledged to know Jerry as a friend, and he was very special.
With fondness, Lynda and Larry Pogofsky
Janice and Ed Werz
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana, and Dale,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. We wish we could be there with you but please know that you are in our thoughts. Jerry was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Carol Hays
October 5, 2006
So sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. He would always call and have a funny joke for me. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carol Hays (AEW THURNE)
Gina Lombardi (Once Upon A Bagel)
October 5, 2006
I am so sadened to hear of Jerry's passing. Years ago,for many years, Jerry was a part of my everyday life. I have fond,happy and lasting memories. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Karen Kass
October 5, 2006
Dear Elissa,
I'm so very sorry to learn about your loss. I want you to know I am here for you and the girls. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Karen Kass
Reggie, Joel & Hannah Goldstein
October 5, 2006
Dear Lisa, Dana and Dale,
There are people whose memory lights the world. Jerry was one of those people, loved by so many and so many loved by him. Jerry showed amazing courage in the face of his illnesses. An inspiration for us all.
Alan Lezak
October 5, 2006
I've known Jerry for years. Words cannot express my shock and sorrow. My deepest sympathy to his beloved family.
Laurie Sandman
October 5, 2006
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed.
Mark and Randi Eson and Family
October 5, 2006
Lisa, Dana, Dale, and Family: We were saddened to hear the news of your terrible loss. He was a truly wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzanne Zweig
October 5, 2006
Deares Elissa, Dale and Dana,
We extend outlove and sympathy. We cannot be there with you today but you are in our hearts. When we return from Florida we will visit. We love you all and you are in thoughts constantly.
Jerry was a wonderful father and husband. We share this loss with you.
Suzanne and Ron
Teri & Jack Lehmann
October 5, 2006
Lisa, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your bereavement.
Teri and Jack
Adrienne and Miles Russ
October 5, 2006
the world could not afford to lose Jerry a wonderful,kind and generous person, a sincere friend to all.
Toby & Howard Glantz
October 5, 2006
Dear Elissa, Dale, Dana and your wonderful supportive family. This was a week none of us will forget. We can not imagine how you feel, but know that we love you and Jerry. We will miss him.
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