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JERRY BERN Obituary

Jerry E. Bern, age 88, of Homewood. Beloved husband of Mary K. Bern, nee Scales; loving father of Lester (Gianna) Bern, Jerry (Christine) Bern, Mary Kay Bern and James (Dana) Bern; cherished grandfather of Lauren, Evan, Celeste, Ellis, Brendan, Emily, Karina and James; dear brother of the late Jane Culloden; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Former Proprietor of Marshall Pierce & Co. Jewelers. Past President of the Chicago Jewelers Club. Long time member of ye Anciente and Secret Order of Quiet Birdmen Club. Resting at Tews Funeral Home Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m., Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m., prayers from the Funeral Home, to St. Joseph Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Children's Memorial Hospital Foundation, 2300 Childrens Plaza, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60614. Funeral information call 708-798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 15, 2011.

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Kevin Buckley

April 23, 2011

To Mrs. Bern and family,

My deepest condolences to your family on Mr. Bern's passing. I was blessed to know your family and to be able to spend so many dinners and visits at your house as a teenager back on the 70's. Mr. Bern was a charming man, with a quick and wonderful wit. With always a smile and a wink, he loved and lived life to the fullest.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

With our love,

Kevin and Shirley Buckley & Family
Ramona, CA

March 21, 2011

Dear Mary K,
I only learned of Jerry's death today.I was in hospital for a week and no one told me. I am so sorry and I will pray for you and your dear family.
Much love and sympathy,
Christine Scales

Dolores Grunauer

March 18, 2011

I m so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Angela Harmon

March 17, 2011

David and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Bern family. You are in our prayers.

gregg hill

March 17, 2011

Dear Bern Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers this morning. I have many wonderful memories of Jerry Sr. at the store and at the lovely Thanksgiving dinners we celebrated at your home while we lived in Chicago. May he rest in peace and may your hearts be filled with loving-kindness and memories of warm times together on this sad day.

Gregg, Mary and kids

Dolores & Bill James

March 17, 2011

Our sympathy and prayers are with the Bern family, our dear friends and former neighbors.
Their children grew up with ours and we enjoyed many beautiful moments together.

Sabrina Sigg

March 16, 2011

Jerry we are so sorry for your loss and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric and Sabrina Sigg

Beer

March 16, 2011

Lester, Gianna, Ellis (Blackhawk), and Brenden: prayers and many fond memories of Jerry. Our hearts are with you always! Love, Prayers, and Hugs....The Beer Family

Mary Bruton

March 15, 2011

The entire Brody/Bruton clan sends their deepest sympathy to the entire Bern family. Jerry was a gentleman and a "gentle" man. Truly a life well spent.

Virginia Shipman

March 15, 2011

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
From a headstone in Ireland
I met Jerry and his son when I started commuting to Chicago via Metra Electric.

March 15, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the Bern Family.
Love,
Frank and Jo Ann Costello

March 15, 2011

My thoughts and Prayers are with the family. Uncle Jerry was an amazing man.

Bill Jr.

From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home

March 15, 2011

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