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Michael Filerman Obituary

Filerman, Michael H. Beloved son of the late Anne and Arthur Filerman; dear brother and best friend of Karen (Arnold) Okmin; he will be missed by his partner, Xavier Palmer; best uncle of Joel and Mitchell (Lori) Okmin and Robin (Steve) Saltzman; best great-uncle of Maddie and Evan Okmin, Brody and Luke Saltzman; loved by many family and friends. Services Friday 12:00 Noon at The Piser Chapel, 9200 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, Suite 1301, New York, N.Y 10006, 212-249-2910. Inf. 847-679-4740.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 30, 2014.

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Xavier Palmer

January 24, 2021

Thinking of you beautiful man. Love you Xavier

Elaine Sonkin

January 24, 2020

Dear Mike...............you're always on my mind. Avers ave Von Steuben and the times you came to Chicago and our class reunions.
How lucky was I to have you in my life.
RIP Love always

xavier palmer

January 24, 2020

in memory of Michael, a beautiful and amazing man.
I think of you everyday.
Love you
Xavier

You and me.

Xavier Palmer

August 11, 2014

Xavier Palmer

August 2, 2014

Xavier Palmer

August 2, 2014

Xavier Palmer

August 2, 2014

Elaine Sonkin

June 16, 2014

Isn't it funny that the thing that "irritated" you about a person when they were alive is the thing that you miss when the person is no longer here.

Mike, I wish I could hear you chomping on ice again.

Elaine

still can not believe that you're not here


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Xavier Palmer

June 14, 2014

My beautiful man.

Xavier Palmer

April 18, 2014

Saint Maarten 2012

Xavier Palmer

April 18, 2014

Hilary Balfour

March 10, 2014

Karen, Arnie & family: Sooooo sorry to hear about Michael. I'm thinking of you.

Elaine Sonkin

February 24, 2014

Dear Michael
Words will never express how much you will be missed.
Elaine

Tony and Donna Vena

February 3, 2014

Tony, and Donna and Andrew, wish to send our condolences, to Karen, Mitch and family. And to Xavier, for your loss. Mike was a very nice man. He will be greatly missed, by all of us!!

February 2, 2014

Having known Michael for over 60 yrs I am flooded with only warm memories of our acting together and his generosity of spirit and loyal,caring friendship.
I will forever cherish his life, his passion for the arts and his giving to the world his creative and thoughtful entertainment.
May your heartfelt memories bring you
healing. Lorelei Joy Lettvin Goldman

February 2, 2014

Dear Karen and family,
Sending hugs and support during this very hard time. I know how much you loved your older brother and how dearly he will be missed. Hopefully your sweet memories of him will soon eclipse the saddness of these days. With love, Harriet Segel Adelstein

January 31, 2014

Dear Karen, Arnie and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear Michael. Although we only met him briefly, we feel like we knew him through the glowing way you spoke of him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Linda & Larry

January 31, 2014

A lifetime of wonderful and funny memories. How lucky was I?!

Rest in peace Michael.

And Mike ....you did leave footprints in the sand.

Your friend since grammar school.
with love, Elaine Sonkin

Xavier Palmer

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Xavier Palmer

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Xavier Palmer

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Xavier Palmer

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Xavier Palmer

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January 30, 2014

Karen and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Alice had wonderful memories of her friendship with Michael.
The Fine and Hanover families

scott

January 30, 2014

My condolences to you.God promise to swallow up death in future at Isiah 25;8.At that time we want lose our loved ones.

January 30, 2014

I am sorry to read about the death of your loved one. May good memories, positive thoughts and the passing of time help heal the grief and pain in you hearts.

JOdi Finn

January 30, 2014

Saltzman & Oakman Family,

All our deepest sympathies for the horrific loss of a wonderful man Michael Filerman! We are so sorry for your loss! All our love & sympathy David Jodi & Brendan Finn

Andy&Jay Sobel

January 30, 2014

To Karen and all the family. Michael will always be etched in our memories from the early days in South Haven, where he was the kind, fun, and creative older brother and friend to all. Our deepest condolences on this life to early lost.

Angela Harris

January 30, 2014

Dear Filerman family, we are so very sorry for your loss. We hope that you will find comfort in knowing that God does care. He promises to draw close to us if we draw close to Him. (James 4:8)

Debbie Irlbacker

January 30, 2014

Dear Robin,
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family for your great loss.
Love you.

little jo

January 30, 2014

A light is out on Broadway
A light is out in our lives
Rest in Peace, Michael
I'll miss you ... Forever ...

Phyllis Silver

January 30, 2014

My deepest sympathy to all of you on your loss. He was a terrific guy. You will have wonderful memories.

January 30, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories forever. Spent many times with Michael in our youth having many long conversations on the beach and on our porches . My heart and prayers go out to the family
Caren Tankus

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