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Richard Wallace Obituary

Wallace, Richard S. "Rick" age 49, of Deerfield, a former vice-president of Alliant Foodservice, Inc., beloved husband for 23 years of Emily (nee Kane), loving and adored father of Kevin Scott, treasured son of Ralph (Beverly) and the late Sophie, cherished brother of Jill (Erwin) Helberg, exceptional son-in-law of Gladys Kane, Howard Kane and Sharon Glazer Kane, dear brother-in-law of Rabbi Steven (Judy), Matthew (Elyse) and Robyn Kane, special uncle and friend to many. Memorial services Tuesday, 3 p.m. at Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park. Private graveside services will be held earlier on Tuesday at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Leukemia Research Foundation, earmarked for C.L.L. Research, 820 Davis St., Suite 420, Evanston, IL 60201. Info., The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman, Funeral Director, 847-478-1600 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2002.

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Elliot Manassa

November 20, 2002

Dear Mrs. Wallace



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Sincerely, Elliot, Tammy and Mitch Manassa

Gary Kipnis

November 19, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.. our condolences to the entire Wallace Family.

The Kipnis Family



[I knew Rick during high school and BBYO - AZA/BBG days. -Kip]

julie urbanus

November 19, 2002

Dear Mrs. Wallace and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of you great loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May the fond memories that you have shared be of some comfort to you. The Urbanus Family

Bob Schwartz

November 18, 2002

Dear Emily, Kevin, Uncle Ralph, Emily & Jill,

I'm sorry we can not be there with you. Our sorrow is great but is surpassed in our joy in being a cousin and friend of Rick and knowing what a great father, husband, brother and friend he was. We are honored by his memory and strength.

lois and arthur shapiro

November 18, 2002

Dear Emily and family



We are sorry we cannot be with you,but are thoughts are with you.

We cannot express how deeply are sympathy and compassion is for you.

Lois and Art

andra snowsky

November 18, 2002

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to the entire Wallace family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Yours Truly, the Snowsky Family

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