Jon Liberman Obituary

Dear Liberman Family,



I just heard about the passing of Jon. I am at a complete loss of words. I worked with Jon on some of his client requirements for nearly seven years. He always treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism. While I never had the pleasure of meeting Jon in person, I'm sure he was a great man/husband/father. I will miss him. My prayers go out to his entire family.



Sincerely,

I have just received the message of Jon's passing. He was an amazing person - brilliant and always giving of his energy and ideas. He was honest, forthright, in his truth and had an inspiring love for his family. I will miss his spirit!

My deepest condolences to the Liberman Family. It is apparent that Jon was a wonderful person who will be sorely missed. I didn't know him, although I did work for Saul and Simmie in Carol Corr years ago, when I was in college, and they were very good to me. I'm so sorry for your family's sadness and loss.

Sincerely, Judee Aronow Levinson

I have just learned of Jon's passing. I came to know Jon over the last three years as his client. But because of Jon’s intelligence, wit, sense of humor and genuine concern for my employer’s business, and ultimately my personal success and happiness, it grew from a business relationship to a friendship.



There are people in one’s life that you wish you spent more time with; for me, Jon was always one of them. I will miss our debates and long philosophical discussions about business and life. I hope he has a very distant appointment entry for me in his Heavenly Outlook for me!



I am deeply saddened by Jon’s departure from this life and send my deepest condolences to Jon's entire family.

To the Liberman Family,



I'm an alumnus of i.c.stars and I am so sorry for your lose. Jon's wisdom and caring has helped keep our organization striving. On behalf of myself and all of cycle four I would just like to say Thank You for sharing him with all of us. Many people live in this world and never truly live, that wasn't Jon Liberman. He gave back every single day and his impact is reflected in his immediate family and his extended one. This world has truly lost a great man.

To the Liberman family,

I was saddened to hear of Jon's passing. It is clear from the comments here that in the time he was given, he accomplished much and was (and will continue to be) an inspiration to many. May his memory be for a blessing.

(classmate of Laura)

Dear Liberman Family,



Jon was a boyhood friend, neighbor and school mate. We attended all the same schools through high school. After college, Jon and I would occasionally cross paths in the world of technology. His sudden passing was shocking and sad. You have my and my families’ deepest sympathies.

Jon Liberman taught us many things.



At i.c.stars he was a profound mentor. he is responsible for turning our non-for profit around in the most difficult economic times. He is also responsible for encouraging all of us with wisdom and insight from his own experiences.



Some wisdom and humor that Jon shared with the organization I would like to pass on to you as we are not only deeply saddened by his passing we want very badly to share with you the impact that Jon has made on all of us.



He told us, “start at the end and then work our way backwards” – he taught us to imagine

He told us, “think of the organizational objectives as well as the personal objectives of those we are selling to” – he always made us think outside of ourselves.

He told us “when you don’t have consensus on the business case your in trouble” -

He was always building community.

He taught us to “approach things from a people perspective not a technology perspective” - He taught us that people enable technology and should never be forgotten.

He also told us that “if we don’t believe in it, don’t sell it or it will turn to crap” - He taught us to always believe in what we do.



Jon, as we liked to call him was a Yoda for so many in our community and he encouraged us to act in the spirit of our organization. He respected thinking and doing and he never sugar coated any lessons for us. He taught us to stand and speak to manifest our dreams



And so it is now that we speak of the powerful and giving soul we know as Jon Liberman.

We are grateful that he touched our lives and know that we represent only a fraction of the lives he has touched in his lifetime.

Thank you or sharing him with us and thank you Jon for sharing so much wisdom love and action with the stars.



You are loved.

i.c.stars

Jon's legacy is profound. Several years ago during our greatest hour of need, Jon was there. He donated his professional services to help us find and secure new sources of corporate income and saved us from going bankrupt. As a result of Jon's efforts, i.c.stars survived and 3 years later, is now preparing for growth. Jon's legacy lives on through the improved lives of all i.c.stars participants, volunteers, employers and partners. We will miss him terribly.

Dear Liberman Family;

My sincerest condolences on the passing away of Jon.

Max F. Rosenberg, M.D.

( Father of Phil ).

Dear Karen, Jenna, Michael and Ian:



Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your extended family at this very difficult time. Jon's untimely death was such a shock. I was just on an elliptypical with him at Lifetime as he read his book. He will be sadly missed.

Dear Liberman family,



Tina and I were shocked and saddened by the news of Jon's passing. We regret that we did not know him well, but it's obvious from the notes in this guestbook he left us with a legacy of love and accomplishment. Our prayers and love go out to you all.



Richie and Tina Falcoff

Please accept our condolences. We met Jon at the Torah classes taught by Rabbi Begoun. We always enjoyed seeing Jon with his sweet nature, sharp wit and vast knowledge on any given subject. We will miss him.

May the memories of the good and loving times spent together help to console you over time, and may Jon's memory be for a blessing.

Karen, Saul, Simmie and family,

Words not cannot express my shock and sadness at the news of your loss. Jon will always be remembered for his spirit and strength. My deepest condolences to Karen and her children.

Dear Simmie,Saul,Laura and Karen,

I was saddened to hear of Jon's death.We were good friends through grammar school,Pop Warner football,Bar Mitzvahs, high school football and wrestling. We lived together at UofI for a year and he was an usher at my wedding to my wife Kim.Our families ran into each other at the GAP on Michigan Ave about 18 months ago.

Jon was a mench. I enjoyed his company and learned some things from him which I will remember all my life. I know it is a tremendous loss for his children and family. He will be missed is an understatement.

Karen,Ian, and family,

I was shocked when I heard the news of Jon's passing. I just had a great conversation with him the night before; he was an inspiration. If there is anything I could do for you or your family, let me know - Jon offered me this same gesture Wednesday. Ian's den is thinking about you all. Take care, Mike

Dear Karen,

Mike and I are devasted to learn the sad news of Jon's passing. Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your children at this very difficult time.

Laura Gold

Dear Simmie and Saul,



Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Jon. Know that my thoughts are with and and your family. There are no words that can make this any easier. To lose someone as wonderful as your son has to be the most difficult time in your life.



Fondly, Jessica

Dear Saul and Simmie



Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your son. We remember how close you all were to Perry and Jean.

The Roosevelt group:

Alice and Marty Gutenkauf

Shellie and Gibby Levin

Chuck and Annette Goltz

Judy Wise

Karen, Jenna, Michael, Ian, Simmie, Saul, Laura and family - We cannot express how shocked and saddened we are. Our thoughts are with you all. Ahuva and Phil Rosenberg

karen, holly called us last night and told us the sad news. there are many people shaken by jon's passing and we join them in offering our sincerest condolences and support in this difficult time. love, chuck and barbara

Karen,



I was shocked to receive the news from Richie, but am happy he called. I can't believe I just saw Jon last Sunday at Ariel's. I know how difficult this is, and I hope you will let me know if I can help you in any way. I will see you on Monday, and am staying at Ariel's so I'll be close by if I can do anything for you.



Warmly,

Debra Harris

Jon's life was an exquisite expression of the word "mensch". He will be missed, but his legacy will inspire all of us who need a constant reminder of how to be all that we can for others. God bless Jon's life and the lives of his wonderful family.

Dear Karen, Jenna, Michael and Ian,



Kathy and Stephen informed us of your tragic news.



We have very fond memories of your family when you lived on La Crosse.



Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you.

Jonnie, we will miss you, your mind, your wit and your compassion. Too soon, much too soon.

Karen,

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jon's passing. If there is anything we can do for you or your children please let us know.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.