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Nancy Machura
October 29, 2016
Just read about Jack Simmerling's death in the "Notre Dame" magazine. I used to love to visit his wonderful Gallery and I do have his book "Chicago Homes".
plus a lithograph of Notre Dame's campus The Gallery was a place of peace and beauty in Beverly and I will always remember Jack's kind face. How I wish I had told him then how much he and the Gallery meant to me. I like to think he knew.
Gone but not forgotten, just like the beautiful homes he wrote about. My condolences to his family.
October 21, 2013
Sorry for your lost. He was greatly loved and will be missed.
Sis and Dale Ansell
August 7, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Simmerling. We moved to Beverly in 1973; the Heritage Gallery, at that time on 111th Street, was ( and continues) to be the place I always brought my artwork for beautiful framing Mr.Simmerling had a very special gift, an "eye" , for helping me select professionally enhancing matting and framing for my artwork . I greatly appreciated his friendliness and encouragement to me as an artist. And his watercolors and architectural sketches were outstanding .
I consider my life blessed to have known him and to have benefitted from his many talents. I celebrate his life and works.
Sincerely, Judith Busse.
August 5, 2013
I will miss Jack's welcoming and smiling face as he greeted me when I visit the Heritage Gallery. Know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Jeffrey Neville
Noel Cusack
July 31, 2013
Our sincerest condolences in t he loss of such a wonderful man! I just found out and my heart goes out to all of you. He was truly an angel of a man and will be truly missed.
Kristine Lang
July 30, 2013
Sympathies to the family. I knew Jack from the days when he ran the gallery on 111th. Our home has nary a piece of wall art that he didn't have part in framing or creating. He always was full of stories about the history of not only the neighborhood, but the country. He lit up when he spoke of history and architecture. We shared a love of architecture and design. A wonderful, wonderful man, talented, thoughtful and caring. He will be greatly missed. He brought so much to not only Beverly, but all of Chicago. May he rest in peace.
Paul and Leslie Sobczak
July 25, 2013
May your family find comfort in each other and in the many happy memories you shared. Our deepest sympathy
Terry Peterson
July 24, 2013
Praying that your hearts will soon know God's gentle peace and comfort. God bless John and all the Simmerling Family.
Ingrid Musilek
July 24, 2013
Our condolences...The Richard Moeller Family
July 23, 2013
Dear Marge and Family,
Jack was a mentor to me and a friend who will always hold a special place in my heart. During our first meeting in 1977 we discuseed Prairie Avenue and Glessner House and during our last conversation, we ended talking about the same places 36 years later.I feel blessed to have known him all these years but feel he is catching up on old times with the Glessners,Pullmans,Fields, And Palmers at this very moment. May his rich Chicago legacy be remembered and cherished by all who loved him
Sincerely,
Bill and Kathy Krueger and Family
July 23, 2013
Dear Marjorie,
I was saddened to learn of Jack's passing. I am praying that you find comfort and peace in the love of family and friends through this difficult time. With loving kind regards, Ginny Chandler (from Oak Lawn book group).
Robert & Cynthia Langston
July 23, 2013
Robert and I were deeply saddened to hear. Our memories, of course, stretch back many many years--decades, really--to my childhood in Beverly when he taught our family art from his studio on 111th street. We regret not being able to attend today and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Beverly and Chicago have lost a treasure. God be with you all.
Robert and Cynthia Langston
Anais, John, Thomas and Catherine
Kevin Burns
July 22, 2013
Joy and I were both deeply saddened when we received word that Jack had passed away. He was without a doubt one of the most accomplished, well respected and kindest men we have ever known--- a man of impeccable character and virtue, but it was his goodness of heart and his zest for life that really set him apart from others. Our home is adorned with the beautiful artwork he created, and you can't look at any of it and not recall the truly interesting and enjoyble story that came with it....whether it was an Amish sunset, a pumpkin patch, or one of his trademark Chicago landmarks. When you took home a Simmerling picture, you were not just getting the artwork, you were taking home a part of Jack that he was sharing with you.
While his voiced is silenced until we see him again, his wonderful influence on us will be part of us forever, especially his love of family, his appreciation for the arts and his genuine fascination with local history. We will miss you, Jack. Thank you for the gift of your special and most sincere friendship. God bless you always.
Our hearts go out to MargIe and all of the Simmerlings on your loss. Our thoughts prayers are with you all.
Kathy Sanders
July 22, 2013
One of the most kindest, and truly gentle men, I have ever known. Jack was of a rare breed. There should be more like him.
Kathy Sanders
Annette & Kevin Hallagan
July 22, 2013
We were saddened to learn of Jack's passing. He was a wonderful man. We will keep him and all the family in our prayers.
Joan Each Rowan
July 22, 2013
An honor to have known Jack. Gifted artist I always enjoyed his conversation , to see the world thru his eyes, I have missed him already, so sad I will not spend time with him again...so glad I will always have his beautiful work...the world is really a better place because of his beautiful work.
Mary Ann Meyer
July 22, 2013
Thank you, Jack for the memories of our conversations throughout the years, walking through the Gallery many times, Thanksgiving Open Houses and for your advice on my purchases. You will be missed and I am saddened to have lost a friend. My
condolences goes out to his wife and children.
- Mary Ann Meyer
Sister Michelle Germanson, O.P.
July 22, 2013
Thoughts of Jack truly "happy my heart"! Such a good man...blessed are all those who knew him! Peace to all who loved him!
Liz Wersells
July 22, 2013
Beverly and Chicago has lost a great neighbor, an outstanding artist and a historian of the great mansions of Chicago. I learned so much for him and he always had time for his customers.
My condolences on your family's loss.
Liz Wersells
Robert St. Aubin
July 22, 2013
I was very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Jack was a gentleman, friend and business associate of mine. I will always be thankful for having known him. We have lost a wonderful artist.
Susan Dillon Gold
July 22, 2013
You were all a huge part of my growing up. You were my family too. Jack was such a wonderful role model, taught me how to be a good parent and citizen. New he couldn't teach me to be an artist! His art on my walls and the walls of my family members and friends means more to me everyday. I love you all and will always have you in my heart.
July 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr. Simmerling was a gifted artist and his beautiful works will live on for generations to come. He was always so gracious to his patrons and customers at his gallery.
Jennifer T. Alexis
Pauline Schaffer
July 21, 2013
So very sorry to,learn about Jack. He personified the term gentle man.
July 21, 2013
Our family is deeply saddened. My family has known Jack and his fine family since I was born. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be with him always and his family. There are none as finer or kinder around. Our deepest sympathies go out to Margie and his children, John, Vicki, Meg, Mary, and Carlos. Our community has lost a part of its soul. Mary Tatro, Mary Ellen Tatro-Mendoza, Suzanne Tatro-Neaylo
Kim Delich
July 21, 2013
A true gentleman. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Cathy O'Shea
July 21, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Although I have never met Jack, I do know he has a wonderful reputation as a person and a talented artist. I have one of his paintings of the twin towers. Everyone who sees it loves it as do I. My condolences to the family
July 21, 2013
I am sorry to hear of jack's passing. He was a talented Artist and documenter of beautiful places. His loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. rosemary garrett
Barbara Gaynor
July 21, 2013
Jack Simmerling was a wonderful friend to this community for so many years. His gallery always contained beautiful works of art painted by him as well as other artists. He could accommodate just about every request- how to restore a damaged painting, make copies of an old photograph. He was always so welcoming when you stopped in to browse, shop, or just to say "hello." Christmas at the gallery was always so special. Thank you, Jack.
Christine Kinney McElroy
July 21, 2013
Very sorry to hear about a wonderful member of our community. We have so many paintings, etc. that have frozen places in time. I took art lessons from him as a young girl when his studio was on Monterrey. He had A LOT of patience with this very untalented soul! God bless him.
patrick murphy-racey
July 21, 2013
Jack helped me find photography as a young kid. I owe some of my 30 year photography career to him as he inspired me to shoot and framed my images in his gallery after returning from a family vacation to Ireland in 1978. He will long be remembered for his love of Sacred Heart Catholic Shrine and saving that structure and it's community from destruction. RIP Jack, and thanks for everything. Patrick Murphy-Racey, Knoxville, TN.
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