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Courtney Shanken Obituary
Courtney David Shanken, 94 Beloved husband of 70 years to Edith nee Weiss. Loving father of Nancy (the late Leo) Damarodas, Sandra (Robert) Woycke and Jeffrey (Lynne Gugenheim) Shanken. Cherished grandfather of Mathew (Betsy) Good, Jennifer (Aaron) Bernstein, Dana (Nathan) Darling, Kendall Woycke, Justin (Kim) Woycke and Kevin Shanken. Great-grandfather of 7. Dear twin brother of Earl (Jeanne) Shanken. NCAA Gymnastics Champion and a member of the University of Chicago Hall of Fame and the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Proudly served his country and flew 50 combat missions during WWII. Received the Ordre National De La Legion D' Honneur, (Knight of the Legion of Honor) from the President of the French Republic "in recognition of his courageous actions and remarkable deeds and his invaluable contributions in the liberation of France." Funeral Friday, 11:30 am Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park, IL 60035. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Courtney's name to the Jewish War Veterans, Post 29, P.O. Box 291, Highland Park, IL, 60035, or to a veterans support organization of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Courtney Shanken
5 Entries
William Wallace
March 29, 2020
Dear Courtney,
We miss you and we're still going strong.
Mark Worthimgton
June 24, 2015
Condolences to the Shanken family from the 450th Memorial Association.
The world has lost another hero.
www.450thbg.com
April 8, 2015
Courtney was a fine man, a role model.
Mike Zimmerman
April 6, 2015
Our sincere condolences from Joan and Mike Weinberg, currently
in California.
Joe Wallace
April 3, 2015
When I was with you, I felt I was in the presence of greatness;
You are my hero, though you are not here, you will remain so.
You always encouraged and inspired me to reach for greater heights
You loved our group; it is great not because of what it is, but the people in it, like you.
G_d grant you eternal rest, and bless the Shanken family, whom you loved so dearly.
With love and the respect and honor you deserve,
Linda and Joe Wallace
Iris Morgan
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