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Lorri London
February 6, 2007
Dear Betty and George,Please forgive the late note. To be truthful, I didn't know what to say--your loss was so great. How can words express the deep sympathy felt for both of you.Perhaps at this time your pain is a bit less.I am so sorry.We go back so very far,and I still remember your children as little kids.How tme has flown! So many years have gone by.Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.Lorri London
Mark Leider
September 2, 2006
Dear Michael, Roy, Melba, Scott and Sean, family and friends:
I just learned today of this horrific tragedy. Mark and Shelly will be missed terribly. Shelly and Mark always opened their door to me and our family. I am so glad I saw them last year at our family reunion in Houston. They were both caring and special individuals. Please let us know if we do anything to help you during this difficult time.
Love, Mark and Julie Leider
Julie Lamy
August 15, 2006
Rita & Mr.and Mrs. Gordon-There are no words only our most profound sympathy. After having been friends with Rita for 20 years and hearing about both of you and of Mark & Shelly and their families we felt a special connection. We will be here for Rita if she needs anything. Julie Lamy & Richard Jarvis Vermontville, NY
Spencer Crick
August 14, 2006
As the Gordons ski instructor i shared many happy times with them, thats how i will remember them. Mark and myself shared the same birthday and spent it together many times.I will have a drink with you every year.
God speed.
Eleanor Balloff Seline
August 14, 2006
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, and Rita,
Mark and Shelly were amazing friends to me and my husband through my brother and sister-in-law, Mark Balloff and Judith Balloff Gelpey. As a part of the extended "Rudy's Raider's" family, we had the pleasure of knowing them and sharing many family milestones for the last 35 years! They traveled to Tennessee and Florida to join us for a multitude of our family's milestone events. We loved them as siblings, and we are so saddened by their untimely deaths. Please know we share this difficult time with you & Michael.
Sue Yellen (aka, Fisher)
August 10, 2006
We are thinking of you all... I went on Man and His Land Expeditions with Mark. I was about 13 and he was about 14. He was good at EVERYTHING! He was the best mountain climber and backpacker, and the best friend. He always found a way to encourage those of us who were not blessed with his physical attributes and ability...in other words me and perhaps less so --almost everyone else...
We met Shelley when we were in law school with Mark and later at Parker with Michael. Shelley always had a smile and a twinkle in her eye... a great sense of humor and was a genuine and interested friend...Both were devoted parents and were so proud of Michael and his accomplishments...Their special friendship lasted for a lifetime and we will always keep that with us. We send our love to all of Mark and Shelley's family and friends.
Janet Seitlin
August 7, 2006
I did not know them well. They were, however, guests at every family celebration of my sister and brother-in-law,Tom and Robin Ringel. I know how much Mark and Shelley meant to them, so I know how special they must have been. They take a piece of you with them when they go, but they leave a bit of themselves behind. That is why it hurts, but there is still room for comfort. My heartfelt condolences to you all.
Vernon Pipkin
August 6, 2006
Roy and Melba:
Words cannot express our feelings for your loss.We will be here for you and your family when you come home to Laguna.
Roy you helped me with my sister and the family.I will be here for you and Melba.
Love:Vernon And JP
Peggy & Harold Leon
August 4, 2006
We just heard the terrible news -
Oue hearts go out to you-
Please except our deepest sympathy-
Peggy and Harold Leon
Lorraine Bessette
August 4, 2006
Rita:
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the admiration in your voice when you spoke of your brother and sister in-law. I am truly sorry for all the pain that your family is experiencing. My thoughts and paryers remain with you. God Bless you all.
Marjorie Skidders
August 4, 2006
Rita,
On behalf of myself and my staff, we send our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marjorie Skidders
August 4, 2006
To Rita and Family,
In time, what remains deep inside your heart are those who have passed before us and the memories they left as a gift to you.
Donna and Webb Blessley
August 4, 2006
Roy and Melba,
Our heartfelt sympathies are with you in this time of sorrow. We are here for you.
Louise Jarvis
August 3, 2006
Rita,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Maria Bourgeois
August 3, 2006
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Rita and the rest of the family. What a tragedy. I cannot imagine what you must be feeling, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible tragedy. If I can do anything at all Rita, please let me know.
June Parmeter
August 2, 2006
Rita,
Mark and Shelly may not be with you, but the memories stay. Whenever you look in your heart they will be there.
This is sent to let you know that caring thoughts are with you and your family.
GUY AND ANG BACCI
August 1, 2006
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL FAMILIES
Sr. Helen Donahoe
August 1, 2006
We do not know you personally but as neighbors we have been very mindful of the tragedy suffered by your family. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and will continue to be in the days ahead.
Cenacle Sisters, 513 W. Fullerton
Parkway.
Sheldon Massey
August 1, 2006
My heart is heavy with sorrow for you and your family with the sadness of our tragic loss. Mark and Shelley were such good friends and such good neighbors while I lived in Chicago. And Michael, was only a small tike, now grown into a man. When I was introduced to Mark and Shelley by Bob Williamson the first time I thought, “now there is a great couple, a great family”…and I wasn’t wrong! God speed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie DiDonato
August 1, 2006
We are so saddened by this trajic loss and our hearts go out to all of Mark and Shelley's family and friends. We feel blessed to have known Mark and Shelley. They will always live in our hearts as shining examples of compassion and wisdom.
Bob Stapleton
August 1, 2006
Dear George and family I am very sorry for your loss. I have been gone from 3M for quite a while but meeting you and Mark thru Sandy Stein was a great pleasure. Those afternoons on the golf course I will always treasure. My prayers and thoughts are with you today and now forever.
Bob Stapleton
Jayne Weiske
August 1, 2006
George and Betty & Michael:
I had the pleasure of getting to know Mark and Shelley initially through Andrea & Bob Williamson, and we stayed in touch often in the years since we lost Andrea and then Bob. I cannot express to you the void that this tragedy and loss leaves in my heart. They will be sorely missed. I know that words cannot soothe the sorrow and pain that you are feeling now. Perhaps we can all get some relief knowing that the 4 of them are together again in spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Angela Murphy
August 1, 2006
Please accept my offer of sympathy at this unthinkable loss. I had not seen either Shelley or Mark for over twenty-five years, but I remember them with great fondness. Nearly thirty years ago, my late husband and I were friends of theirs in Los Angeles. Bill had worked with Mark. He said that Mark was incredibly smart and incredibly nice. I remember one evening that they had us over for dinner at their apartment. Mark told great stories about the eccentric behavior of his beloved dog, Heinz. Shelley cooked a fabulous dinner. I remember the entrée to this day -- a Moroccan dish, chicken breast in phyllo dough. I remember this detail because, at age twenty-three, I was stunned, and somewhat chagrined, to find that one of my contemporaries was such a sophisticated cook; but then, I got the impression that Shelley was ultra-competent at just about everything. They were rare people and will be greatly missed.
Ruth & Harry Zimbler
August 1, 2006
So sorry for your loss Ruth(Morris) Zimbler
Steven Bandolik
August 1, 2006
Dear Betty and George: We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steven and Patty Bandolik
(Otto & Norma Weiner's Grandson)
Rock Regan
August 1, 2006
There are no words or comfort that I can give to lessen the sorrow of losing Mark and Shelley. I spent quite of bit of time with Mark several years ago on a deal he was working for me. He truly was the best of the best in all ways important. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Roz and Marvin Katz
August 1, 2006
Dear Betty and George: We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen Carnahan
August 1, 2006
I am so terrbily sorry to learn of this tragedy today. I worked with Mark as I am in the private equity business here in Chicago. Life can be so unfair. My heart and sincere sympathies go out to the family and friends. The private equity community will miss him.
Sincere sympathies,
Ellen Carnahan
Carmalita Thrash
August 1, 2006
Words are hard to find at a time like this, I am deeply saddened by this horrible tragedy. Mark was my boss for 4 years. My love and prayers are with your family.
John and Linda Kennedy
August 1, 2006
Rita, and family, We want you to know that you are in our hearts at this terrible time. Words cannot express our sorrow for you. Please know we are here if we can help in any way
Mary, Randy, and Ally Rosenthal
August 1, 2006
Shelley was our daughter's camp counselor. She was very loving, and loved being around the children, and was full of life. It's such a loss and she and her husband will be missed. Words cannot describe the saddness.
David A. Weinstein, Photographer 773.472.4364
August 1, 2006
Dear Betty, George & Michael and Scott,
Our heartfelt prayers and conolences are with you and your family at this time. Shelley & Mark were 2 very beautiful people and they will be sorely missed by everyone who knew them.
I had the pleasure of meeting them when I was working on a photo project with Scott when he was in his senior year at Francis Parker.
Michael Comm
July 31, 2006
I am very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the shock I feel. May their memories be for a blessing.
Adam Dorfman
July 31, 2006
To both families, our deepest sympathy in this most difficult and tragic time. We are saddened by the loss and know our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!! Shelley was my first grade teacher in Los Angeles.-Adam Dorfman and Family
Jean & Meyer Taylor
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty and George So sorry for your loss. Graduated from Sullivan with you two. Jean(Lasky) Taylor
Susan Moon (Idelman)
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty, George and Michael: I am so sorry about your loss. I have so many incredible memories of the days growing up in Skokie with Mark. He truly was so much fun to be with...I remember working on his campaign, ice skating at Devonshire Park and so much more! He and Shelley will truly be missed .
Joy Flaschner
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty and George,
Can't tell you how saddened I was to hear of your great and tragic loss. There are no words!
I hug each of you from afar.
Joy Sidenberg Flaschner
Shari, Jon, Spencer & Jared Vegosen
July 31, 2006
To Betty and George, Roy, Rita, and all the many other beloved family and friends of Shelley and Mark,
May courage and faith help us to endure this pain and infinite sadness...and may wisdom and time show us a path to understanding this senseless tragedy.
We are blessed, all of us, to have experienced Mark and Shelley in our lives, and to have loved them as we do.
Alan and Shirley Nieman
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty, George, Michael and Rita:
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for you and your family with the sadness of our tragic loss. I am filled with wonderful memories of growing up as your neighbor, as well as knowing Mark and Shelly over these many years. It is so difficult for our whole family to come to grips with this devastating news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we offer our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Wayne Cooper
July 31, 2006
Michael, George, and Betty:
I was deeply saddened by the news of the tragedy that befell Mark and Sandy. I know that words cannot soothe the grief that you are feeling now. I was a partner at Gorden & Glickson for two years and have only fond memories of my time there and my association with Mark. He was a great lawyer and a fine man. He had true vision of the technology landscape in Chicago. May their memory bring you comfort and peace.
Fred O'Connor
July 31, 2006
I had the pleasure of knowing Mark through our work at DiamondCluster, he was always a gentleman and a professional. I am very sorry for your family's incomprehensible loss and wish you healing and solice in this time of trouble.
Julie Ryan
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty & George,
There are no words... only a countless number of heavy hearts. I am so deeply sorry & saddened by your loss of Mark & Shelley. May God give you strength in the wake of this terrible tradedy. My love to you, Rita & Michael. Julie (the Forge Club)
David and Karen Goodman
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty and George,
We want to express our heartfelt sympathy for your tragic loss.
Jennifer Wolf
July 31, 2006
Dear George, Betty and Michael,
I know there are no words one can say that will ease the pain you are feeling. I hope you will find peace in knowing that Mark and Shelly loved and in turned were loved by many. Love, Jennifer, Alex and Joey Wolf
Dorothy and Daniel Danko
July 31, 2006
Our deepest sorrow to Michael and Betty and George.
Iris Pollan
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty and George,
Our sincere condolence on your tragic loss.
Iris & Jerry Pollan
Dorothy Gardner
July 31, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the community in this time of grief and loss.
Sandi & Barry Hartstein
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty, George & Michael,
Our heartfelt prayers and conolences are with you and your family at this time. Shelley & Mark were 2 very beautiful people and they will be sorely missed by everyone who knew them.
Shari and Lorry Brown
July 31, 2006
Dear George and Betty,
Words are hard to find at a time like this..our family is deeply saddened by this horrible tragedy. Our love and prayers are with you.
Arlyn & Lee Marks
July 31, 2006
We are very saddened by this terrible loss.
Susan Underwood-Devine
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty, George and Rita: I am so very sorry to learn of your tragic loss of Mark and Shelley. May your loving memories and faith elevate your heavy hearts. Sincerely, Susan (Underwood) Devine
Jack & Phyllis Rosen
July 31, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy to George & Betty on your great loss.
Tom Bearrows
July 31, 2006
Mark and Shelley were wonderful people and will be sorely missed. Their family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Gayle Oleff
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty and George, We would like to express our condolences for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. God bless you.... Gayle and Paul Oleff
Janice Galbavy
July 31, 2006
We are profoundly saddened by this unexpected loss. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.
July 31, 2006
Rita, We are so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your brother and sister in-law. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly, Sue Leach, Steve Mulverhill,Arlene, Abare, Michelle Rosa, Pete Reardon, Sue Johnston, Mona Siskavich,Monica Thibault, Kathy Fairchild, and Barb Silver
Muriel Lash
July 31, 2006
our deepest sorrow. may God watch over them. The Lash family, Puppe',Jeff, Hal and Norm.
Lynn (Schwartz) Cohen
July 31, 2006
Dear Betty and George,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know it must by overwhelming. Mark and Shelly were wonderful people. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Rita and your grandson.
Ralph Sorice
July 31, 2006
Betty and George, Mark and Shelley were the best of friends to Cathy and me.I will always remember their warmth, caring and wonderful smiles.We will all miss them so much.Our prayers are with you, Michael and the rest of the family.
Love Cathy and Ralph Sorice
Dwight Howes
July 31, 2006
With deepest sympathy to the family of Mark and Shelley. In the few months that it was my privilege to know and work with Mark he became a good friend. I regret that I did not have the opportunity to meet Shelley. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the difficult days to come.
c. dino pappas
July 31, 2006
To the family and friends,
we are sorry for your loss.
Jim Lalonde
July 31, 2006
Rita, George, Betty and Family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Gary
Esther Debyah & Tom Gillott
July 31, 2006
Rita - We are thinking of you and if you need anything, please let us know. Trust that a lot of peole will have wonderful memories of your brother and sister-in-law, but none will be as precious as the memories you hold in your heart!!
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