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Ronald Merel Obituary
Ronald Howard Merel, age 77
Son of the late William and Jeri Merel and son-in-law of the late Max and Hannah Teichman. Beloved husband of Hedy, nee Teichman of 54 years. Loving father of Jonathan (Stacy), Jaime (Brett). Proud Papa of Taylor, Brody, Blake & Dylan. Dear brother of Richard (Sherri) & Robert and brother-in-law to Marty, Debbie, Craig, Marcia. Adored Uncle of Jason, Andrew, Brian, Adam, Keith, Codi, Michael, Alison, Jackie & Brian. Life of the party and cherished friend to anyone he met. Distinguished member of the Illinois Bar and life-long White Sox fan. ServiceThursday, November 6, 2025, 12 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of IDF, PO Box 4224 NY, NY 10163, www.fidf.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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JEFF AND JODI COHEN
November 6, 2025
HE WAS TRULY ONE OF A KIND.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM OR JUST MET HIM.
Larry Davis
November 6, 2025
Rick and Sherri:
Caryn and I are so sorry for your loss. Ronnie always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone who met him whether outside of court or in court. He was a true mensch. May his memory be a blessing to the entire family as well as all who crossed paths with him.
Robert Aaron (Fugi)
November 6, 2025
Just heard about Ronnie -brought back fond memories of our days at Solomon and Von - he was the life of any partyand was there for you- even though our lives drifted apart -always considered him a true friend - life is fleeting but what cant be taken from us is memories-
Meredith Gelman
November 5, 2025
Dear Hedy, Jaime, and Jon,
I´m so so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and your family during this trying time. Sending love your way.
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Betty & Ronnie La Mell
November 5, 2025
So sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. He was a great guy with a very big heart.
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