Louis Beres Obituary

Dear Cathy, Drew and Damen,
Demitri called me yesterday with the sad news of your loss. It truly was a loss to all who knew and loved Lou. He brightened and enhanced the lives of many. He will be remembered and missed by all who were fortunate enough to have been a part of your extended family. Thanks for sharing him with us.

Dear Mrs. Beres and family. Lou was an incredible man. I met him over 30 years ago at Lee King & Partners and he inspired me to go back to college and live out my dreams. My prayers are with you. May God bless you and keep you strong.

Dear Cathy and family,

I am so saddened to hear about your great loss. Lou was such a kind and gentle man and I admired his interest and curiousity about everyone and everything. I feel so badly that he is gone but take comfort in the many lives he touched.

Both you and the boys are in my prayers each day. My God keep you strong. You have been a role model for me and I just hope I will find the grace to continue in my caring capacity. Julie

Cathy,



My thoughts, prayers and hugs go to you and your family. Lou was a wonderful man, and he was lucky to have you to take care of him.

Dear Cathy, Damon and Drew, Please accept my deepest sympathy upon Lou's death. I "met" Lou as a "brain tumor warrior" and there was SO much more to the blessing you called husband and father! Praying that these times will be as gentle with each of you as possible. Joy Linton

Thank you for sharing your family's journey (with such incredible generosity of spirit) with members of the BT caregivers email list. I am sorry for your loss yet encouraged by the strength, resilience and the good example you set for all who share this difficult path.

Melissa in NH

wife of David dx GBM 03/04 - 08/29/06

Dear Cathy & Sons: I am a member of the Ruta group, you have my utmost deepest sympathy, Wow what a guy, what a great life he had, just a wonderful man, and you Cathy, I have always watched your posts, you are one great Woman and a wonderful wife. God Bless you & the boys as you adjust to your physical loss. Listen for Lou's voice he will be singing to you,until you meet again. I have goosebumps writing this. Lou's definitely in Heaven and he is going to send down an angel with a cure for these nasty BT's.

Cathy and family,

The world is most obviously a much better place having had Lou here. His life impacted much and we are all the better for that. As you move through your grieving remember when you see a noew bright start in the heavens that Lou is happy and watching over you now more than ever.

Cathy:

My thougths and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Cathy, Damon and Drew- Lou was a wonderful, remarkable person who meant so much to my family. He will be sorely missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

We knew Lou during his early years in Pekin/Peoria. He was a very talented person and will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. Our sympathy to the entire Beres family.



Nicoletta Chiames

My Fraternity roomate was a remarkable man. From winning his independent run for the NU Student Governing Board in a landslide, to his gracious and considerate manner with everyone he met, he stood out as a truly exceptional human being. He'll be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.

Dear Cathy,

I am so sorry about your loss.

Kyle and I have a special place for

Lou and your family. A mass will be said for him next month at Old

St. Pats.

Much love.

Janice and Kyle Wong

Dear Cathy,

I often think of you when I see the Hancock building. I want to offer my condolences to you, Drew and Damon. You are all in my prayers.

Kathy, Drew, Damon, thank you for sharing him.

The Beres Family,



I want you to know how sorry I was to learn of the death of Lou. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him. Perhaps the knowledge that our thoughts are with you at this time will help a little to comfort you.



With Deepest Sympathy.



Mary Jo Foss

Dear Cathy and Family,



I was sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my sister to breast cancer several years ago and know what a terrible toll this illness takes on a family. I also know that it is the love of your family that will help you in the days ahead. Thinking of you.

Lou had a commanding presence; even as a freshman at Northwestern, his dynamism and mellifluous vocal tones caused people to

Beres Family -

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have fond remembrances of my old fraternity brother, friend, and roommate. Gordon Robaska

"Uncle" Lou will never be forgotten. His legacy of all the Lou Beres & Associates family and the lessons we all learned will be with us forever. For me, he was always a link to my dad, and I will never forget "Give me a number" and Ahoy Potbear. My thoughts and love are with Cathy,Drew and Damon during this difficult time - may knowing how many people's lives he touched bring you some comfort. Love always, Beth Potter Clarkson

We have lost a wonderful business associate and dear friend. Lou was outstanding in his ability to work with people at all levels. I will miss him deeply on my visits to USA.

My family's thoughts and prayers are with his family, and with Lou on this his final journey.



Ken Chapman

AUSTRALIA

I knew Lou Beres for over 50 years, at Northwestern and in business, and he never changed. He was always straightforward, intelligent, charming, and unfailingly caring. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. And to Cathy, who knows that better than any of us, all my love and all the best...

I WAS FORWARDED THIS OBITURARY BY A THETA DELT FRIEND. I REMEMBER LOU COMING TO ME AND ASKING ADVICE ABOUT IF HE SHOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT GOVERING BOARD. I WAS A FRESHMAN IN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE TIME. I CALLED THE BROTHERS TOGETHER AND ASKED THEM IF THEY WOULD WORK 24/7 ON THE CAMPAIGN. THEY SID "YES" AGAINST TWO OTHER CANDIATES WHO HAD SPONSONSHIP. LOU WON AND I WAS SO VERY PROUD OF HIM. IT WAS JUST THE START OF A WONDERFUL LIFE!

Barbara and I extend our sincere sympathy to the Beres family on the passing of Lou. We were privileged to be in Lou's company on many of his trips to Bryan. He was truly a gentle and kind man, and will be missed by all.

I will miss you dearly my friend. The times we spent on the golf course and in pursuit of the Heritage Championship will remain my most treasured memories of you. Godspeed to you. My prayers and thoughts for Cathy, Drew and Damon.

David

Dear Cathy and Drew,

A man of honor, dignity and one of impeccable taste. It was a pleasure to work with him on Options for People. His guidance all those years ago were my salvation. I shall always remember his wisdom and counsel. May his memory be a blessing to all he touched.



With deepest sympathy,



Nancy Fagel Mynard Brodner

Chicago

He was a champion among champions and left a legacy of kindness for all of us to follow. In heartfelt sympathy and love, Kay Michelsen

When someone elevates anything to a high

enough level of perfection, it becomes an

art form, and they become an artist.

.

Lou was an artist when it came to being: a

human being, a gentleman with great

character, a debate champion, the finest

marketing and account man I have ever met,

a leader, a businessman, a husband to his

beloved wife Cathy, a father to Drew and

Damon, a brother, and a dear friend (he

was mine for 33 years). I will never forget

him as long as I live. I feel so fortunate to

have met him, and shared half of his life

time.

.

When the artist died,

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we burned him.

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That's why when you walk

.

across these fields,

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you see flowers.

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To the Beres Family,



Lou was a very special person. He was my first manager when I worked at Alberto-Culver. I could not have asked for a nicer manager. Just to let you know more of his many talents, he could read my shorthand when I couldn't. I've thought alot about him over the years. He was a special person.

All of us who were lucky enough to know Lou realize that it was a blessing to have him in our life. He was an unusual man, a very giving man and someone who would always put you first. He was always interested in you. Perhaps that was one reason why he was so very interesting to others. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without having known him. He was always there for me and my family. He taught me much about life, what is really important and always supported the path I chose to be on. Lou, you will always be close to me in my heart. Thank you for all your contributions over the years. Cathy, Drew and Damon - we are always here for you. Friends for life!

I have spent very little time with your family over the past two years. However, in that short time, I have seen that Lou is all and more than John could have ever described. Lou is an inspiring individual, and I will cherish the few conversations that I had with him through the rest of my life.



John and I love you all and will remember Lou forever.



Sending our dearest love,

John and Heather Killgallon

DEAR CATHY AND FAMILY.



OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.



LOU WAS ONE OF A KIND....A GREAT MIND AND WIT.....ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE IN HIS COMPANY.



HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED.....BUT WE REJOYCE IN KNOWING HIM.



FOUR OF US TRAVELLED TOGETHER WITH OHIO ART......WE CALLED OURSELVES THE FOUR MUSKETEERS...WHEN ONE WAS NOT WITH US WE WOULD SEND A CARD AND HAVE A PLACE SET AT DINNER....AND ALWAYS DRINK A TOAST TO ABSENT FRIEND.



GOD SPEED OUR ABSEBT FRIEND...LOU.



NIGEL.....WE HAPPY BAND OF BROTHERS.

Wow, Cathy. What an amazing man and an amazing life. I'm so proud to have known Lou through you. Lou leaves so many footprints here, doesn't he? It seems that this can-do man chose a true can-do partner in life. So many times, your "Can I do this?" was merely rhetorical, because of course you could and you can and you will. Sending you lots of love from here, and only wishing I lived closer so I could come and honor your shoulder-to-shoulder battle and the celebration of Lou's outstanding life.

Beres Family,



I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Beres is someone I will never forget - his welcoming personality and wonderful sense of humor was precious. Drew, my heart especially goes out to you. Your family and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Drew and Mrs. Beres

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss

Lou touched so many lives and made us all better for it. We are blessed to have known him and will keep you all in our prayers.