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Sydney Morgenstern Obituary


Morgenstern, Dr. Sydney H. 75, of Glencoe, beloved husband of 47 years to Barbara (nee Weisman), loving father of Jordan (Jill), Mark (Laurie) and Susan (Richard) Garbutt, adoring grandfather of Ben Keelin, Doran, Chandler, Colin, Julia and Erika Garbutt, adored brother of Rae (Irving) Kaplan and Dr. Michael (Robin), cherished son of the late Rabbi David Solomon and Eva, devoted son-in-law to Phyllis (the late Henry) Weisman, uncle of Kathy Weber, Stacey Morgenstern, Lisa Melnick, Jackie Kaplan and Kevin, Keith Dixler, brother-in-law of Rosalie (Joseph) Dixler. Funeral services Sunday, 11:30 a.m., at The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd. (one block north of Old Orchard). Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60602. For funeral info. call: 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
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Lyn J. Kearns

March 4, 2004

To the Morgenstern Family:

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and the sympathy of all the volunteers who had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Sydney. He was truly a very fine gentleman who will be missed, but not forgotten, by all of us at OLR who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Lyn J. Kearns, Dir. of Volunteer Services OLR (Retired)

Mark Stern

February 24, 2004

My condolences to the Morgenstern family. Doctor Sydney was a very special person in so many ways and will be missed ...never forgotten.

Much love--



Mark Stern and family

Susan Sheehan

February 23, 2004

Dear Mrs. Morgenstern and family,

I am sorry I was unable to attend the services for Dr. Morgenstern.

I was remembering the stories he told of the wonderful life you shared and how much he loved all of you. My prayers are with you.

Sincerely, Susan Sheehan

Jack & Phyllis Rosen

February 22, 2004

Sorry that we were unable to attend the services as we were out of town. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with you. What a guy he was! Always witty and a joy to be with.

Jack & Phyllis Rosen

February 22, 2004

Sorry that we were unable to attend the services as we were out of town. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with you. What a guy he was! Always witty and a joy to be with you.

Scott Ptacek

February 22, 2004

To my very good friend and buddy Doctor Mike and your wife Robin. I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family. Mike you and your brother are like family to me. We have had many GOOD times together and that is what we must remember the GOOD times. I am sad to hear that Sydney has left us but he is in a better place now. Mike take of yourself from your old time friend and buddy.



Sincerely Scott and Marylou Ptacek

Donald & Jo Cimarusti

February 22, 2004

Dear Barbara

Sorry to hear about the Doc.He was a great guy. Please except our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.

Rogelio Maynulet MD

February 22, 2004

Dear Michael and Robin: We want to express to all of your family our deepest sorrow for the death of Sidney. We have tried so many times to get in touch with you and we have been unsuccesful. Love Rogelio and María Maynulet

Allen & Karen Gerrard

February 21, 2004

Dear Barbara,



Our condolences to you and your family on your loss. We have fond memories of Sydney.



Sincerely,

Allen & Karen

James and Suzanne Trevino

February 21, 2004

Our deepest condolances to the Morganstern Family.



May your sorrow be eased by the loving support of relatives and friends, and may God hold you in the palm of His hand, filling you with His comfort, love, and peace.



God's peace be with you.

Dr. Frank Trocchio

February 21, 2004

I worked as an orderly in the Northwest Hospital ER and had the pleasure of knowing both Dr Sydney and Dr. Michael. My sympathies to your family on your loss.

Manny and Fern Steinfeld

February 21, 2004

Dear Barbara: We extend our condolences and sympathy to the entire family. I shall miss Sidney and his deep concern for everything Jewish and particularly Israel. We hope to see you soon and express our feelings directly to you. Fondly Manny and Fern

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