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Myer Hecht Obituary
Myer Hecht, beloved husband of Theresa, nee Wenig; loving father of Josh Hecht, Rebecca (James Lewis) Hecht-Lewis, Naomi (Marc Morriss) Hecht and the late Rachel Hecht; cherished grandfather of James Emanuel and Michael Joseph Lewis. Funeral service 10 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2009 at B'nai Torah, 2789 Oak St., Highland Park, IL. Interment Shalom Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of
flowers contributions may be made to the Myer Hecht B'nai Torah Memorial Fund, Highland Park, IL 60035. Info 847-433-7100.
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Steve Sonderling
May 28, 2009
Deanna and I send our deepest sympathies to the Hecht family. We are saddened by this loss to all who loved him. Mike has completed the full journey of his life, surrounded by his loving family. It is a blessing that this could be so, but the world is a poorer place for not having Myer Hecht anymore.
Marc Morriss
May 13, 2009
I have had the privilege of knowing Mike for only the last several years, as I only recently married his daughter Naomi. He welcomed me into his family with graciousness and kindness. He spent the last weekend of his life with family and friends, as it should be. He will be missed deeply. With love,
Wendell Franklin Wentz
May 12, 2009
Mary and I extend our sympathy and empathy to the Hecht Family. Mike was a dear friend of whom I had great respect. He was indeed a true rabbi in every sense of the world -- a teacher. I learned much from him as did others. Across America he has left friends who appreciated him for his intelligence and kindness. He meant a lot to our family, and he will live in our hearts and memories forever. There are too many Mike Hecht stories to write here, but I can testify that he loved stories and enjoyed telling them. What a fellow pilgrim we were blessed to know and one who blessed those who knew him. Amen.
Pamela Barron
May 12, 2009
To the Hecht Family,
Our sincere condolences to your family. As long time members of B'nai Torah, one of the highlights of High Holy Days was listening to Mr. Hecht blow the shofar. My kids grew up listening to and waiting for the shofar and his voice was so wonderful when he would read the responsive readings. Every year , we would look forward to his gift to us the congregants.
Sincerely,
Pam, Annie and Seth Barron
May 12, 2009
Meyer Hecht He was so great . I loved going to temple to listen to him blow the shofar at holiday services! He will be missed. My thoughts are with the hect family during this sad time.
Richard Morris
May 12, 2009
My condolences to the Hecht family on your loss. I was a childhood friend of Rachel, whose memory has been with me all these many years.
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