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France, Sam beloved husband and best friend of Fern (nee Berland) for 53 years, devoted father of Andrea France and Michael (Ellen) France, loving "Papa" of Jamie and Lisa France and Jenna Witkowski, brother of the late Irving (the late Jerene) France and brother-in-law of Melvin and Floss Berland. Chapel service Thursday, 12:30 p.m., at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harbor UCLA Med. Center, Division Of Vascular Surgery, Attn. Dr. Carlos Donayre, 1000 W. Carson St., Torrence, CA 90509. Info: (847) 255-3520. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Sam France
Marla Pollack
January 13, 2008
Dear Andie,
Just heard of your Dad's passing and I'm so very sorry....I have many wonderful old memories of him when we were growing up in Chicago.
Love,
Marla Motel Pollack
SEYMOUR PRITIKIN
October 12, 2007
ANDY ,MIKE
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER
Jackie Levine
October 11, 2007
Andy,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
take care
Jackie Levine
Les Kessler
October 11, 2007
We have just learned of the passing of Sam and offer our deepest sympathies.He was a beloved member of our Organization.
Les Kessler, President
Old Orchard Bnai Brith
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and staff at North Suburban Pulmonary
October 11, 2007
Fern,
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Sam was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.
Loren Stone
October 11, 2007
Dear Mike and Ellen,
My cousin Scott and I took notice, with great sadness, of the passing of your father Sam France.
Scott asked to join with me in expressing our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Loren Stone
Janis and Bobby Levin
October 10, 2007
Fern..
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Sam was a very nice man. May you all find peace and this very difficult time.
Janis and Bobby Levin...(lenore and joe's kids)
Cheryl and Ron Witkowski
October 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
mitch shepro
October 10, 2007
Dear Fern,Andrea & Michael
I am sadden to read about the passing of Sam. He was a man who's opinion meant a lot to me. He will be surely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Nancy Portugal
October 10, 2007
Dear Andrea~
My deepest and most sincere condolences on the loss of your father. I went through this recently, and I wish you and your family peace and serenity at this trying time.
Nancy (originally from Morton Grove)
Priscilla Anders
October 10, 2007
Dear Fern,Andrea, Michael and Ellen,
Alfred and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and all your loved ones, on the loss of your Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather Sam.
We have a lot of good memories being with the both of you.
We just wanted to let you know our thoughts are with all of you.
Fondly,
Priscilla
Joan Schumann-Topping
October 10, 2007
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband,father,& papa. I knew him many years ago when I was in college and he was a fine man and a dear friend. He was kind, honest and a true gentleman always. I hope your many loving memories will help you through this very sad time
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