KARYN LYNN ISRAEL

Max & Marty,

I was deeply saddened when Jamie Spagnoli told me of Karyn's passing. Karyn was my first and best friend at Old Orchard Junior High and played a very special part in my life. We did the funny and sweet things that 13 & 14 year olds did in the 1966 ( especially in 7th grade Science class when we got a shirt for the teacher from Myerson's because the two of us gave him 'challenges' in class). I am very sad that I will not be able to share those memories with her. But,...

I had the priviledge of knowing Karyn at NIU. AS a sorority sister, we had many fun times together. She could bring a smile to your face, even when you were feeling down. Karyn was a true princess, and she grace this world with her kindness, friendship,and laughter. She will truly be missed and always remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marty and Max,
I am at a loss for words at just learning of the lost of our dear and wonderful friend, Karyn Israel. She was our agent but more importantly, a true friend in every sense of the word. Our partnership grew into a wonderful personal friendship. My two kids, Edward and Danielle, absolutely adored her. Karyn was like a Mom to them and for that, my wife, Annette and I will be forever grateful. She truly was one of the best and warmest individuals we have ever ever met. Her...

My husband Jeff and Ijust heard today of Karyn's passing. We send condolences to Karyn's family. She was an exceptional person. Karyn was a beautiful, kind, generous friend from the East Bank Club. Though we hadn't seen her in awhile, we thought of her and often spoke of many good times with her. Nothing got her down. When no longer doing the work at Myerson's that she had done her whole life, she picked right up and learned a whole new career. We will always remember Karyn with...

I was so saddened to hear of Karyn's passing. We were friends in grammer school, high school, and college until our lives took different directions and we just didn't stay in touch. How I do regret that. Karyn was a wonderful, caring person -- beautiful inside and out. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.

Max, I knew Karyn since she was a little girl and helped out at Meyersons. Watched her grow to a lovely young woman. Doris and I always admired her. When we all moved to Jeffro Plaza she was the light of the group. I recently saw her together with Marty at a Bar Mitzvah at North Suburban Beth El. She recognized me and I was thrilled to see her. First thing that she said was that she was sorry to hear that Doris passed away. Karyn was truly a Lady. May her memory be for a blessing.

Mr. Israel, Marty, Barb, Uncle Rueben, words will never express the depth of sorrow I feel for all of you. A kinder, more gentle soul I have never known. It was a privilege to call her my friend. We laughed until we cried and cried until we laughed on so many occasions. I am so sorry I was out of town and missed her service and shiva. You are in my thoughts and prayers and my memories of Karyn are filled with love and joy. Her devotion to her family was an inspiration. I will miss her...

Dear Max & Marty:

I can not begin to tell you how shocked I was to hear of Karen's death. I remeber her growing up and how much fun she had being at the store on the weekends and than full time.
I remeber her great smile and her kidness to everyone. The way that she mothered both you and Marty after Linda passed away.
I was thrilled to have a chance to spend some time with her when she came out to Arizona. Both Sharlan and myself had a ball with her and her cousin. She...

To the Israel family,

Karyn was a friend of mine at Northern Illinois University and after we graduated. We always had such fun together. After college, we were single gals together and every Saturday night we would go to a different restaurant. I remember lots of fun dinners at your home in Northbrook and I especially remember spending New Year's Eve at your home in 1976 and watching the ball drop together. I loved going over to your house and that was the best thing about being...