Sheldon Hoffenberg Obituary

Mrs Hoffenberg, We are so sorry to hear about your husband. We remember how you talked at parents night about how your husband would help you with 21st Century Skills. It was clear that he was a good man. Take comfort in knowing that the community is thinking of you.

The Bank Family

Dear Mrs. Hoffenberg, Rick, and all in the Hoffenberg family,

Please excuse the lateness of this message. I just returned from the Dolomites and was shocked to find the Marywood email regarding Mr. Hoffenberg's death. Please accept my deepest condolences. It was always such a pleasure to speak with him at MW concerts and see him beaming with pride! I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the months to come.

With sincere sympathy,
Carol Tome
MW faculty

Dear Darlene, Vern, Diane,
Rob and Rick,
Our deepest condolences to Darlene and the entire Hoffenberg family on Shelly's passing. Shelly was so talented and intelligent but never boastful, optimistic, kind, and thoughtful... a real mensch. We are proud that we had such a wonderful person in our lives. We will all miss our dearly loved cousin very much.
With love,
Floralie and Norman Tulgan and Family

Dear Darleneso sorry to hear about Sheldon You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are well. Remembering all our children theater days and your amazing talent! Sending love and hugs

To Dr. Rick and the Hoffenberg Family,
I just watched the wonderful link from the ABC 7 News in Chicago expressing how wonderful Mr. Hoffenberg was and passionate about his work. Though we never formally met, it was awesome to see him whenever we had a concert. I am sorry for your loss Dr. Rick and family. Please accept my sympathies and my thoughts/prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Leann Ostrow, Marywood student 2013

Darlene,
Jerry and I were saddened to hear about Shelly's passing. We remember with great fondness all that we shared during those early years at CTD and Apple Tree. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family....
Lois and Jerry Heisler

Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Sheldon and I attended Senn High School and the University of Illinois at the same time. Our paths occasinally crossed later even after I left the Chicago area. He was an honest, upright fellow and the world is a bit sadder at this passing. Take care and hold his memory dear.

Dear Hoffenberg family,
My deepest sympathies to you. I sat next to Shelly every day at work for the last 12 years. He was a great writing/producing mentor to me and always found a way to make everyone smile.
When Shelly found out I was getting married he asked the cardinal to bless my wedding! He always asked about my family and kids.
But I wanted to let you know that not one day went by that he didn't grin ear to ear talking about all of you. He always looked forward to his vacations to visit his piano genius son or the plane building genius son! I use to tell him all the time how smart his children must be and he would laugh then say, they didn't get it from me, it's all from my wife! God bless you Shelly and family.
mary beth gannon-keegan

Darlene,
So very, very sorry to hear of Shelly's passing. We remember his wonderful humor and always smiling face,as well as our happy times together. Our prayers are with you and your lovely family.

Jordan & Sharron Bronswick and Family

Dear Darlene and family,
Our condolences on the passing of your husband Sheldon. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time.

As a video editor I had the good fortune to work with Shelly for mor years then I care to remember before I retired in 2001 after 43 years with WLS-TV. When push came to shove on a breaking story you coulden't ask for a better person to be in the editing room with, he was fantastic and will be sorly missed.

What a wonderful man. I had the pleasure of working with Shelly for 30 years. His professionalism and terrific humor will be sorely missed.

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the untimely passing of your beloved Sheldon.I was a friend of his Mother and Father and remember seeing him last year at Howards Wedding. Bob Bennett

Darlene,

We have known you for so long. We are very sorry for your loss. There is never a right for this to happen. God Bless you and your family.

Jeanie and Jack Bress

For Rick & your family, Carrie and I wanted to express our condolences on hearing about your father. We'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Please pass along our sentiments to your family during this sad time. Best Wishes.

We are so sorry for your loss. Darlene and family, you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Janice, Mark, Stefanie, and Alana Guggenheim

Sheldon and his wife are my dearest friends. I will miss his upbeat attitude and his vacation planning. To Sheldon's entire family, my deepest sympathies. Heaven just welcomed an angel home. With love and prayers, Judy Nickel

I was deeply saddened to learn of Shelly's passing. Although we didn't have any recent contact I will always remember him as an outstanding journalist and a genuine nice person. We worked together at Lerner Newspapers and had many contacts during his years at ABC while I was working at the IRS. He will be missed

Darlene, Rob,Rick,Diane and Vern,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and to all who knew Shelly. He was always a unique person who loved his work and the people who he met along life's path..myself included.
We go back to his Lerner days and he was always friendly, fair and helpful.
Once I heard of his most recent illness I truly enjoyed the hours we spent on the phone just telling old stories and new ones and solving the world's problems. Laughing together was a real treat. May you all find comfort in the wonderful years you spent together and in the great legacy he leaves you.

Howie Carroll

To the family of Sheldon Hoffenberg may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DARLENE AND THE FAMILY NOW AND ALWAYS. SHELDON WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN THE COMMUNITY.

MICHAEL, ILISA, ARI, MASON & SHIRA BROWN