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Leonard Sultan Obituary

Sultan, Leonard H. 83, beloved husband of Edna (nee Finkelstein), devoted father of Harve, Michael, Larry (Rici) and Gregory (Carol Johnson) Sultan, loving grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of two, dear brother of Jerome (Florynce) Sultan and the late Albert and Earl. Funeral services Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Congregation B'nai Emunah, 9313 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Len's name to Congregation B'nai Emunah or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Info: Piser Funeral Services, Funeral Planning Center, 847- 255-1800. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 18, 2002.

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Mariann Kaminski

July 23, 2002

Larry, Greg and the Sultan family deep sympathy and condolences on your loss.

Suzan Sultan

July 22, 2002

Grampa will be missed by all. He is loved by so many because he touched our lives!

steve & lil fields

July 20, 2002

dear edna..we know how it feels...our thoughts are with you..stay strong for the kinder..all our love

Maria, Eric, Francesca, Lisa & Tony Zajczenko-Varela

July 20, 2002

Please know that there are friends who share in the loss of a very beloved husband, father, grand/great-grandfather. May you also know our hearts reach out to you at this time...

Richard Miles

July 19, 2002

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Rhonda Becker Popko

July 18, 2002

My heart is heavy for your loss. Such a kind and beautiful man, Len will be missed but his memory will live on in everyone who knew him.

Jim and Anne Osburn

July 18, 2002

Our deepest sympathies to the Sultan family. Len's legacy lives on in those who loved him so much.

Chrystal Williams

July 18, 2002

The short time I had known Leonard he made me feel at home when I was at his place. I know he will be missed Edna I want to wish you and your family the best in the future. You all will be in my prayers chris williams

Adrienne Larson

July 18, 2002

Dear Edna, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Len was such a wonderful man May the beautiful memories of your life together

sustain you and your sons. Stay well. Love, Adrienne and Carl

Diane (Gross) Goodman

July 18, 2002

Len will be greatly missed. He was the epitome of a gentleman. My sincere sympathy to Edna, Harve, Michael, Larry, Greg, and their families.

Judy and Sam Stein

July 17, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to the Sultan family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Len was a very special person. He knew what it was to be a husband, father and friend. We shall miss him.

Al and Claire Singer

July 17, 2002

We lost a very dear friend who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to you at this very difficult time.

Max Sultan

July 17, 2002

We were all so fortunate to know such a wonderful man. I am grateful for the memories. He will always be in my heart.

reid levin

July 17, 2002

i am sorry to hear about the loss of len.he was a great man who will missed by all.

david berger

July 17, 2002

im very sorry to learn about len

Howard Kaplan

July 17, 2002

A Business associate, a friend and, unfortunately, a great loss!

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