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SIDNEY BERKELHAMER Obituary

Sidney Berkelhamer, 88, beloved husband of Zelda for 43 years and the late Thelma; loving father of Charles (Helen Saitelbach) Berkelhamer, Wendy Cesario, Janet (Barry) Robbins and the late Anita Berkelhamer; cherished papa of Richard (fiance Liza) and Alexandra Robbins; fond brother of Lawrence (LaVerne) and the late Jack; dear uncle and friend of many. Army veteran of WWII. Chapel Service 2:30 p.m., Tuesday at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Midwest Palliative Care & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025. For Info: 847-255-3520

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 6, 2011.

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June 8, 2011

Janet, Barry, Ali and Bruda Witchie, Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you at this time. With much love, Harry Leah and Allie B.

Bob Berkelhamer

June 7, 2011

Aunt Zelda, Chuck, Wendy, Janet and family. Our deepest condolences to you all for the loss of Uncle Sid he will be greatly missed. I have confidence that he had loved ones that passed before were there to guide him along. The pain that is left behind will one day be filled with wonderful memories. I am sorry that we could not be there at this time but know that you all are in our thoughts.
--Bob,Lori & Sydney Berkelhamer

Stuart Popowcer

June 7, 2011

Janet

So sorry for your loss. Time wilI eventually ease the situation and you'll be left with wonderful memories of your Dad.

June 7, 2011

My deepest condolences to you and your family. One does not fully understand death until it touches one that we love.

Debbie Fletcher and Wally Slowik

Bryan Krefft

June 7, 2011

Janet,
I am sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

david tenenbaum

June 6, 2011

Dear Charles,
I remember your father as a really nice guy. I am so sorry for your loss. Always remember he lived out his life full measure.
David Tenenbaum

Susan Today

June 6, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are for your family as you cope with the loss of your beloved husband/father/papa. Remember the joy he found in all of you and may that bring you comfort in this difficult time. Sincere condolences.

Andrea Carter

June 6, 2011

Sincere condolences for your and your family's loss.

Andrea Carter and Tom Kim

Marvin Marxua

June 6, 2011

Zelda
Sorry for your loss.
I will always remember talking to Sid about insurance(we were both in the insurance indusry) and investments.

June 6, 2011

Condolences from Fred Rosenberg & Barbara Berman.

Faith Daytz

June 6, 2011

Mrs. B, Wendy, Chuck and Janet -- Sincere condolences on your loss.

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