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WILLIAM I. KOHN

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WILLIAM KOHN Obituary

William I. Kohn, beloved husband of Karen, nee Mindlin; loving father of Shira Kohn (Michael Levy), Kinneret Kohn and Asher Kohn; cherished son of Frances and the late Arthur Kohn; dear brother of Linda Levy, Ann (David) Marks and Mitchell Kohn (Karl Lott) Funeral services Monday, 10:30 a.m. at North Shore Congregation Israel, Perlman Sanctuary, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe. Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University, Attn: Dean Alan Michaels, 55 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, Hadassah Medical Organization or Heart Research Fund, 23980 Chagrin Blvd, #100, Cleveland, OH. 44122. Following the interment, the family will be receiving friends at North Shore Congregation Israel for the balance of the afternoon. Info: PISER FUNERAL SERVICES, 847-679-4740.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM KOHN

15 Entries

Harry Dees

March 10, 2010

As the Bankruptcy Judge in South Bend, Indiana, Will was involved in several large cases in our court. I was always impressed by his professionalism, intelligence, and character. It was a shock to learn of his passing, and the profession of law will be the poorer without him. All my sympathy to his family.
Harry C. Dees Jr., Judge
US Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of Indiana
South Bend, IN

James Williams

March 5, 2010

I have belatedly learned of Will's death.

I was serving as a Bankruptcy Judge when Will came to practice in Canton, OH. I was immediately impressed with the thoroughness, competence and obvious compassion with which he approached every problem. It was a pleasure to watch his rise in stature in the bankruptcy field and I felt immeasurably honored when he suggested recently that I had been of help to him early in his career.

I am stunned at the loss the legal profession has suffered in his passing. My most sincere condolences to all of his family.

LeRoy and Mary Castle

March 3, 2010

So very sorry for your loss.

Faith Finkle

March 1, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Susan Kamener /Brian Murphy

March 1, 2010

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Memories count the most, not the days.

Eugene Wedoff

March 1, 2010

As a bankruptcy judge, I came to know Will as both a scholar of the law and, more importantly, as a gentle man with a great heart, who offered his knowledge and insight, without compensation, to help elderly and disabled people in financial distress. Will won awards for his pro bono work; he won the admiration of everyone who encountered him; and he made the lives of many people better. His goodness will live on long after his passing.

February 28, 2010

Karen, Ed and I just heard about Will and we are so very sad for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time and the days ahead. We will remember Will as kind and gentle. He exuded peace and grace. He was a true gentleman and we are blessed to have known him.
Ed and Mary Beth Schmidt (Westerville, OH)

Marlene Lieb

February 28, 2010

Dear Karen,Asher,Shira,Kinneret and Mike:
We were so sorry to hear about the news of Will. We only hope that he passed away in peace.
Our prayers are with you during this time of grief. Recall your happy memories of Will and may those moments of warmth bring some warmth to your heart!
We will always be here for you as part as your adopted Chicago Family
if you need to talk.
Time will heal and please take care.

God Bless You
Marlene, Jeff, Ross and Brandon Lieb

Liz Stucker

February 28, 2010

Dear Karen and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that fond memories will always exist in your hearts and minds. Liz (Wendy's sister)

Westend Rover & Jag

February 27, 2010

Our most heartfelt condolences are with you during this difficult time.

Lynn Friend

February 27, 2010

Karen our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.
Lynn and Chuck Friend

February 26, 2010

Our prayers are with you on the loss of William. Employees of Petros Homes

Maurice Christopher

February 26, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joyce Pollakoff

February 26, 2010

Dear Karen, Shira, Mike, Kinneret and Asher,

My heartfelt condolences to all of you. I was shocked to hear the terrible news about Will.

I was so fortunate to have been with all of you at such happy times in your lives. I clearly recall how proud Will was of his children at each of your occasions. At both Kinneret's Bat Mitzvah when you were new to our community and then Asher's Bar Mitzvah a few years later, your Dad told me how happy he was and how proud he was of both of you. And at Shira and Mike's wedding I remember thinking that he was truly enjoying himself and the smile on his face said it all.

May his memory be a blessing to all of you.

Please know that I am here for you, as part of your Chicago family, if there is something that I can do for you.

With Love,
Joyce Pollakoff

Carol Thompson

February 26, 2010

It is difficult to find appropriate words to express my feelings toward Will. He was a man among men, a righter of wrongs, a champion, a leader, a mentor, a friend. No words say it completely enough. Will Kohn was one of the finest men I have ever known. He didn't see race, religion, gender, or station in life as a reason for discrimination. I am so proud to have known him, and will miss him forever. Your loss must be overwhelming and I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless.

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