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Michael Reisman Obituary

Reisman, Michael 43, beloved husband of Karen (nee Berman) for 17 years, loving father of Brandon, Cody and Zoey, son of Harold and the late Carole Reisman, brother of Howard (Stacy) and Robert (Nathalie), dear uncle, brother-in-law and friend of many. Chapel service Thursday, 12:30 p.m., at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jeffrey Pride Foundation P.O. Box 1191 Barrington, IL. 60011. For info: 847-255-3520

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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Kim Keeler

August 27, 2007

Karen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I saw Nancy Raines at the office and she told me. What a fighter he was. Karen, you are an amazingly strong person. Your family and friends are truly blessed to have you. Take care and have peace knowing that Michael is safe and not suffering in heaven.

Mark Weinstein

August 7, 2007

Dear Reisman Family,

I had the pleasure of meeting Mike through work. He was a terrific guy, with a great sense of humor and fun to be around. My condolences to the entire family.

Mark Weinstein

Ron Deutsch

July 30, 2007

Karen:

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Sue Fox (Liss)

July 29, 2007

Dear Karen,
I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marci McGreeevy

July 28, 2007

Karen,
My thoughts are with you and the kids. May may all of your memories help you get through the days ahead.

Marci

PHILIP COHEN

July 27, 2007

Harold. Jackie and I are so very saddened to hear of your loss. I hope to visit with you soon. Your friend and sometimes lunch partner, Phil

Anna Cornwall

July 27, 2007

Dear Reisman Family,

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Mike at Parkway Bank years ago. He was unique person and also very brave and strong. He has been and will be missed. My deepest sympathy to Karen and the children.

Anna(Coglianese)Cornwall

Marni Finder

July 27, 2007

Karen, Brandon, Zoe, Cody, and the entire Reisman family;

May the wonderful memories of your life with Mike always be in your hearts. Mike has enabled the rest of us to look at life a little differently due to his perseverance and his attitude throughout his sickness. Karen you have been a pillar of strength for Mike and your children (Let family and friends that surround you, take care of you, too, in this time of need.). And Robert, thank you so much for your words at Mike's service. It was truly a tribute to Mike to bring tears and laughter to all of us that have known your brother whether for just a short time or for all of our lives. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.

Ken Mages

July 26, 2007

To Harold and all the Reismans,

My sincere condolences on your loss. Really, it's a loss for all of us who admired, respected, and even envied the courageous life and examples of kindness and humor that Michael always showed. He will be remembered fondly and missed.

Joel Berger

July 26, 2007

Karen
I went to Stenson,OOJH, and High School with you and Randy ....
And I've had my share of Cancer and loss the Last Couple Years
I'm So So Sorry
My Heart is with You
Love Joel Berger

Ira spiro

July 26, 2007

Karen,Brandon,Cody and Zoe, My thoughts have been and are still with you at this difficult time. Michael fought a courageous battle, not once but three times and his positive attitude is one of the things that stood out most to me. I thoroughly enjoyed our visits and we talked about alot of things including his love of and concern for his family. With my most sincere condolences, Ira Spiro

Dana, Joe, Hannah, & Evan Goldman-Sternberg

July 26, 2007

On behalf of my family...I don't know where to start...I have known the Reisman family since before birth and I grew up playing and sleeping over at their house. I remember Auntie Carole's chicken soup and her giving Rob and I money to walk to the 7 11 for slurpees and comic books. I also remember sitting in Michael and Howard's room listening to their stories about the siren on their car and how they pulled people over. I used to laugh and think, wow,how cool are they! We attended each others simchas throughout our lives. I last saw Mike at my son's bris last year. He was laughing as usual. He will be missed and never forgotten. Our famalies were never related through blood, but we are and will always will be, related through the heart! Love you!

Diane and Doug Martin

July 26, 2007

Karen, Brandon, Cody and Zoey, You have been through so much with Michael's illness. Our hearts go out to all of you. It's been a difficult road but cherish the memories of him. He's finally at peace now.

anita avcioglu

July 26, 2007

we are sending you this note extending our heartfelt sympathy. Our memories of Mike go way back to his childhood days, knowing the whole family. We are so saddened and wish you all strength. We remember Mike with the fondest thoughts; may he rest in peace.

Debbie & Arnie Gross & Family & Loree Ginsberg

July 26, 2007

Dear Karen, Brandon, Cody, & Zoey -
We are so sad hearing of the loss of your wonderful husband and father. May your fondest memories fill your hearts always.

Jami York(Boston)

July 25, 2007

Very sorry to hear about Michael. My heart goes out to you and the entire family. Best wishes during this tough time, Mike will always be with us.

alan zemsky

July 25, 2007

Dear Reisman Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mike and I were classmates at Niles West High School. He was a kind and good person. May his memory last eternity. Please accept my condolences.

Merle Zaitz

July 25, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jack McHugh

July 25, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family of Mike. A super gentleman I met through Marianne's support group and the Cancer Wellness Center. Never down throughout our mutal struggles. My prayers are with you.

Kerry, Andrew, Issac & Simon Klein

July 25, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Reisman family. Our thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time. May Michael's memory be a blessing to you all.

Noel Sucherman

July 25, 2007

Karen, We are so sorry! Mike's smile will live long in all of our hearts! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Noel and Paul Sucherman

The Sucherman's

July 25, 2007

Dear Karen, Brandon, Cody and Zoey;

There is not much that we can say but of how sad we are for the loss of Michael. There are so many good memories that he has left with us, from the time I picked up Mike on my motorcycle and went over to see Stacey, Howard and Noel at Stacy's house to the new years eve party at the condo and to many other gatherings and social events. He had an amazing zest for life and his family and I remember him telling me that he is very greatful for the extra time he has had with his family above and beyond what the doctors gave him years ago. He will be missed dearly by so many friends and family. He always had something funny to say and we were always laughing with him. It was wonderful for us to know such a good person.

Goldman Ross

July 25, 2007

May Michael's memory be a happy blessing to you all always. You are all very strong and never gave up hope. Your family is truly an inspiration and you are all in my thoughts at this time.

Bob and Denise Damit

July 25, 2007

Our Dearest Karen, Brandon, Cody and Zoey, Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Hold on to the memories you have and know that your family and friends will always be there for you. Love, Bob and Denise Damit

Tammy Bendoff

July 25, 2007

Dear Rob and family,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.

Tammy, Mike, Zoe and Ryan Bendoff

Luisa Rocheleau

July 25, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will always remember Michael's incredible courage and determination. May he rest in peace.

Tom, Luisa and Heather Rocheleau

Michael and Karen Relay For Life 2007

Carole Wright

July 25, 2007

Just ten days ago we had the honor of "walking in the purple sea", at Relay with you guys; a souvenir for my memory to keep and hold onto. The celebration of life and love that made it shine will live on. Michael will shine on in you and everyone touched by his love.
We are thinking of you with our hearts and remembering you with our prayers.
Peace, Tom, Carole, Alex & Micayla Wright

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