Norman Yellin Obituary

Just wanted to say that we still miss Mr. Yellin dearly.

Dear Wendy Matt, Josh, & Lindsay,

We just heard about Norm's passing and our hearts go out to your family. We remember Norm from our days as neighbors in the Glens. We watched our kids grow up together. As so many people have expressed, Norm was always ready with a quick smile and a laugh. Our prayers are with you and your family, Norm.

As I sit here two weeks later wondering why my Uncle Norm is gone I can't help remembering what a wonderful person he was. When I was young he and my Aunt Wendy would come over all the time with their first Golden Retriever (Beau)and he was always smiling and laughing and happy to see us. Through the years my uncle was someone who always cheered me on through my life struggles and never let me forget that he loved me no matter what good or bad choices I may have made along the way. Uncle Norm and Aunt Wendy are the epitamy of what a strong marriage and family should be and my Uncle Norm lived it everyday in his actions to his family and his friends and to people he may have only just met. I know that me and my family were lucky to have him and we will miss him so much, but I know he will be the sun shining down, the birds singing, people helping people, and I will hear his laugh in every wave that comes ashore. I love you Uncle Norm and my love to my Aunt Wendy, Lindsay, Matt and Josh.

Dear Yellins,
We have so many fond memories of Norm. I see him cuddled with a dog on either side, legs stretched out on the deck as the "boys" shared a cigar, huddled under blankets cheering widly at the football game, attempting to drive a boat in Wisconsin, his pride as he shared his Mother's Day bouquet creation and always, always his wide smile and special laugh.
Love you,
The Hoyers

Dear Yellins,
I have so many fond memories of Norm. They go all the way back to our trip to Colorado years ago to as recently as our house warming party. The last time Patrick and I saw Norm was in downtown Naperville a few weeks ago. He was sitting in his parked car next to Pottery Barn. When he saw Pat and I he jumped out of the car. He was so funny because he wanted to make sure we knew he was waiting for Wendy and didn't make a habit of sitting around in parked cars in Naperville! As I have reflected these past few weeks about Norm, the first thing that comes to mind is his laugh. I can hear it so clearly. He was my Dad's best friend and his biggest audiance. I am so sad that we lost him so early in life but I know the memories of him will live on forever.
Love you all,
Bridget and Patrick Karnick

Dear Yellins,
All our love is with you! Norm was such a wonderful guy to both of us. We would always look forward to his business trips to Vegas, as we would go out to eat with him. And hanging out and watching football at Chanukah and New Years. He graced our lives with such love, kindness, laughter, and fond memories. Thank you for sharing him with us, he lives on through you :)

Dear Wendy, Matt, Josh & Lindsay,
We just came to hear about Norman and wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Wendy, Matt, Josh & Lindsay,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We will always think of how generous and caring Norm was towards others. His warm welcoming smile when he greeted you at the door, across a football stadium or a tailgate parking lot instantly made us glad to know all of you. Norm, Wendy and Matt you were so helpful to us newbies and we appreciate it. Norm's generous gifts of marvelous hand selected goodies were such a treat for Kylee and helped liven up many a long car ride. We are grateful to get to know all of you and will miss Norm.

Dear Wendy,Matt,Josh & Lindsay,
The last words I said to Uncle Normie at House of Emperor on July 18th was "I love you Normie". Norman touched my heart. Your family has touched my heart and my life. We will all miss the way his smile lit up the room and the sound of his laugh.
I love you all and look forward to the memories we continue to share in the future while he watches over us smoking his cigar and smiling.
All my love forever and always,
Barbie

Wendy, Josh, Lindsay and Matt,
Anyone who knew Norman was extremely lucky. You guys have always felt like family to me and all of you are in my thoughts daily. Norman will be missed so much by everyone that knew him. I am so grateful to have so many memories to remember him by.

Love always,
Sari

Dear Yellin Family,
I am one of the overseas vendors who was fortunate enough to work with Mr. Yellin for many years; we always called him Mr. Yellin because we had so much respect for him. I just wanted to say that we are deeply saddened for Mr. Yellin’s passing, he was very humble, warm and professional, and was our best client. We will miss Mr. Yellin dearly and I believe there are many people like me around the world will always remember him.

Matt - Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Matt & Emmy Gallagher

Wendy, Lindsay, Josh and Matt:
I feel like my life was improved having known Norm. I will always remember him as the happy, proud father of his wonderful children and as an unwavering supporter of all things Yellin. He was a great man and he will be missed by all.

Dear Yellin Family,
I was saddened to hear of the unexpected loss of your husband and father and brother and cousin. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Lindy Meyer (niece of Mady Meyer)

Dear Wendy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, and thank you for all the stories and memories you shared about Norm/King Dad today at the service. Although I had been hearing about him for years from the AAT group at the hospital, I only met him about a month ago and was instantly taken with his great smile and warm welcome into his home. May your memories of him comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Norm. We just found out this afternoon and unfortunately missed the service. Our prayers are with you.

The Baysek's and Gerald Clark.

Dear Wendy and family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Norman. The large number of friends and love ones that were at the service today are a tribute to the the wonderful person he was. I knew Norman since the third grade and every year the 4th of July comes around I always think of him. May his spirit live on in the stories of his life that you continue to share.

Our sincerest condolences to you. Our prayers are with you.

The Dahlstrom Family

Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Norman's kindness, boyish smile, sense of humor will be always remembered and missed. This is a big loss for everyone who knew him.

Our deepest condolences to the family of Norman S. Yellin. Be comforted with the thought that he has gone to sleep in the arms of the Lord.
We will always remember Norman with love.

Hugh & Pearl Watson (Chicago, IL)

Dear Wendy and family,
From the time I met Norm is High School, I instantly liked him. It was my good fortune to later get to know him in Florida. His warmth & charm captured everyone's heart. The world was a better place because he was in it. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Wendy, Josh, Matt & Lindsay,

This is so hard to understand, why a man so young and full of life. He was good, kind, generous and always made me happy to have been able to know him. He will be missed by people around the world but most of all you and his extended family here at DM.

He will be kept in my prayers. God obviously has plans for him. That is the reason, I believe, a person is taken early from this earth.

My sympathy and love for all of you, during this difficult time.

With all the respect and sympathy to the Yellin family. God determines who walks into your life . . . it is up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay and who you refuse to let go. I believe all who had the chance to know him, will refuse to let go his smile and kindness

Wendy, you and the kids are in our prayers - the feeling of loss must seem insurmountable. Norm's warm smile will always be the picture we have of him in our minds. We are all better off having had Norm in our lives!

Much love, Mary and John Singleton (Jean Sullivan's sister)

Dear Wendy and Family, I was so saddend to hear of your sudden loss. Norman was bigger than life to me and I hope his memory will comfort you during this extremely difficult time. You are all in our
prayers,

Jamie Glass-Pestine and Sydney

Wendy, Matt, Josh and Lindsay, you are all in my thoughts and will continue to be. I still can't believe the news about Norm. I believe he was one of the most kind people I've ever known. The Sullivan's are always here for you all. We love you guys! Love, Colleen

Iwent to summer canp with norman.Tecumseh Lodge I'll miss him
Arthur Turchen

We will always keep Norm in our hearts. His kindness and sincerity was, and will continue to be, a guiding light in our lives. We are all so fortunate and blessed to have known his friendship.
Much Love to the Yellin Family!

Dear Wendy and family:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We are thinking of you. Please accept our heart-felt sympathy.
Cathy and Bruce Riemenschneider
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