MICHAEL BERZ

Dear Barbara (and family). I am so very sorry that I did not see Maddy's email with Michael's story until just now (although I had heard your sad news). Having just gone through the loss of my own dear husband, I can only ache for you. Your husband was much too young to die. I only know that his spirit is alive within you. I would love to get together with you for a cup of coffee or tea very soon. Your neighbor, Valerie Lober (#1002).

Our family would greatly appreciate all donations going to the research for the Alzheimers Association in memory of Michael Berz. Our dad died of a terrible disease, and the sooner we can find a cure-or even a cause, we can end this horrible suffering he endured.
Thank you,
Cecily

We are terribly sorry to hear of Mike's death. Please accept our sincere condolences to Barbara and all of your family. With Love and Sadness, Andrea Schatz and Zachary Nathan.

Mike was the Chair of the Illinois Liquor Commission and then an attorney representing licensees when I was counsel for the Liquor Commission. I learned a lot from him watching him represent clients. We had a case against each other which went to the Illinois Supreme Court, which his side won. He was a mentor to me as a young attorney and we remained colleagues. I learned how to be thorough in preparation, professional in my dealings with other attorneys and friends with opponents. He...

Mike was the Chair of the Illinois Liquor Commission and then an attorney representing licensees when I was counsel for the Liquor Commission. I learned a lot from him watching him represent clients. We had a case against each other which went to the Illinois Supreme Court, which his side won. He was a mentor to me as a young attorney and we remained colleagues. I learned how to be thorough in preparation, professional in my dealings with other attorneys and friends with opponents. He...