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Sheldon Zabel Obituary
Zabel, Sheldon A. age 67, Environment Attorney for 41 years with the law firm of Schiff Hardin. Beloved husband of Bobbi, cherished father of Andrew, Douglas and Robert. Loving brother of William D. (Deborah Miller) Zabel of New York City, proud uncle of Richard, David and Gregory, devoted son of the late Louis and Anne, special by his two Labradors, Lakota and Scout. Service Friday, October 24, 2008, 2 p.m., at Temple Sholom of Chicago, 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, (www.chicagoshakes.com). Arrangements under the direction of: Westlawn Jewish Funerals, Gregory J. Lindeman, Funeral Director. For further information please call: 773-625-8600 
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Jim Wills
September 7, 2009
I learned of Sheldon's passing only a few days ago. I grew up with Sheldon and held him in high regard through our youth and in my heart all my life. He was a special person even back in those days. My heart grieves for your loss and knowing the world is short onespectacular, humorous, clever, bright man. He made my world better while we grew up and I am sure his path through life made many peoples lives much better.
J McK
July 18, 2009
I was drawn to write this by my feelings aroused by ER.To ose anyone is very hard and you do not know how to go on. I nearly lost eveything on March 13th and my love is with you.
July 6, 2009
Sheldon was a good friend and a great lawyer. Thank you.
Porter and Marilyn Womeldorff
Craig Oren
February 8, 2009
Sheldon was a fine lawyer, and even better, a wonderful person. I worked with him at Schiff when I was a new associate there in the mid-1970s and I remember how kind and supportive he was. Sheldon will be missed. May God comfort you among all the other mourners for Zion and for Jerusalem
Irene Harris
November 15, 2008
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family during this delicate moment in your life. I too learned of Mr. Zabel's passing after watching a very moving episode of ER a few days ago. Though I did not know him personally, any loss is always tragic as I have lost my sister who was only 7 years old. I will keep you in my prayers and God bless you.
Suzanne Rivera
November 13, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. I sincerely pray that God would bless you with peace and a renewed faith that sometimes comes when we greive. I learned about Mr. Zabel after just watching the program ER on 11/13 as they mentioned him in memory at the end. I relate very well with that episode as I too am a mother of a son who's life ended too soon on 7/15/07 at 31 yrs old. I tell you this just to let you know that the grief you feel right now touches my heart.
May God bless you especially now.
Harvey Sheldon
October 23, 2008
Sheldon Zabel was a truly wonderful, warm-hearted man and a brilliant, highly articulate lawyer. I had the pleasure of meeting him and getting to know him when I was at Schiff, just out of law school, too many years ago. Ever since I have had the honor of calling him friend and colleague in the Bar. My sincere condolences to Bobbi and all the family. May God grant you the peace of knowing how much he loved you and still lives in your hearts.
Cynthia Raskin
October 22, 2008
I was so saddened to read of Shelly's
death. I was always so taken with the closeness of your family and
especially your marriage. I know John enjoyed his short visit with you
last year. I hope this is not too difficult time for you. Thinking of
you, Best, Cynthia
reba blick
October 21, 2008
Alvin and I want to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of Shelly.Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Fondly Reba and Alvin Blick
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