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Alan Greiman Obituary
He devoted his career to equality and justice and was an advocate, a lawyer, a legislator and Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives. His time in the legislature was marked by his wily ability to get his progressive agenda enacted while building unusual coalitions. He sponsored the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, as well as legislation granting no-fault divorce and the right to public employee collective bargaining, prohibiting the sale of handguns, banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, protecting newsrooms from unreasonable searches, and was the first in the nation to propose a ban on discrimination based on age. He was an ardent sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment and had the stories to tell about why Illinois failed to pass it.
He was also a Circuit Court Judge and Chief Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. As a judge, he instituted a celebrated mediation program and other innovations that resulted in speedier resolutions of cases. His wit, his humor, and his big heart made him friends and allies on all sides of all aisles for accomplishing great things for the people of Illinois.
He was a big guy with an equally big passion for life, his family, the law, travel, his countless friends and good food. We will miss him deeply.
Service Thursday 10AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Westlawn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Illini Hillel, 503 E John St., Champaign, IL 61820, www.illinihillel.org.
To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Greiman
Martha Dwyer
February 9, 2023
Walking through Whole Foods a week or two ago, I was certain I saw Justice Greiman so I started to follow down the aisle the person had walked. Then it hit me: that dear, gentle man was no longer on this planet. My sympathies to all who still grieve for him.
Nancy Kaszak
March 14, 2022
Alan was an inspiration to me as a young person interested in being involved in politics. Thank you!
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Lee and Fran Preston
March 6, 2022
Our deepest sympathies go out to Julie and to all the Greiman family on the passing of Alan, of blessed memory. Alan was a big man who lived a very big and full life, as a lawyer, lawmaker, trial court judge and appellate court justice. In all that he did, he was an accomplished leader. People sought out his advice and his opinions and he would share all he knew with them to be helpful. All along the way he made acquaintances who quickly became friends.
Larry Suffredin's eulogy and the remarks of Alan's daughters and grandchildren was very moving.
Again, our sincere sympathies to Julie and all their family.
Lee and Fran Preston
Buffie Bolger
February 22, 2022
Although I never met Alan, I enjoyed hearing Laurie and Peter telling stories about him. Alan was clearly an extraordinary human being to have raised my wonderful friend Laurie. Love to the family.
Robert Kelter
February 22, 2022
Julie, just realized that Judge Greiman passed away. So sorry to hear this. Just want you to know I'm thinking about you. Certainly, he lived a great, great life. I'm really sorry for your loss. Love, Rob
Malcolm Smith
February 22, 2022
My greatest sympathies for your loss
Larry albert
February 22, 2022
Judy and David and family: great obit and sorry for your loss of such a loving, caring and brilliant father and father-in-law! Larry
Bruce Edenson
February 20, 2022
My condolences to the family. I much admired Alan's sagacity, dignity, friendliness, wit, and devotion to public service. He was a fine, enlightened man.
Julia, Joel, and Lan Katz
February 19, 2022
Condolences to the family. May you find peace as you live with your loss and your memories.
Our parents, Ethel Mae and Harold Katz, loved and admired Alan.
Carolyn "Issy" Ulbert
February 18, 2022
I had the fortunate experience of growing up on the same Skokie block as the Greiman family. Bunny and I were close friends and I spent a lot of time at her house. My Catholic upbringing was culturally enriched by the Jewish traditions I shared with the Greimans. One of my vivid memories is sleeping in the Sukkah that Mr. Greiman built in the backyard.
My sister Jeanne and I were sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Greiman, but it brought back many fond memories of our childhood.
To Bunny and the Greiman Family, I am very sorry for your loss.
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LaTonya Lumpkin
February 18, 2022
Condolences to Hon. Julie Hamos, family and friends
Barry Greenburg
February 18, 2022
A great loss, I will always remember the twinkle in his eye. He will be truly missed.
Sheila Inbinder
February 17, 2022
Although I haven't seen Alan in years, I remember him well. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Judd Holzman
February 17, 2022
Julie- Our sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. Wishing you strength and comfort during this time. May Alan's memory forever be a blessing for all.
Fern Duberchin Allison
February 17, 2022
Dear Laurie,
I was sorry to read about your father´s passing. I never had a chance to meet him but I know he was special to you. Always keep that in your heart.
Marcy Fisher
February 17, 2022
Rest in peace, Alan. May your memory be a blessing to those who loved you.
Kim Callahan
February 16, 2022
Rest In Peace Dear Judge Greiman. I truly enjoyed working with you at the Appellate Court. Thank you so much for your patience, kindness, guidance & so much more you showed Pat & I when we started. I know Suzi was right there to welcome you & probably said: "Well, what took you so long?" Your family & friends are in my thoughts & prayers. You were one in a million !!!!!
Michael Kreloff
February 16, 2022
I think I'm too old to call Alan a mentor, friend will have to do. I still remember finding him on Daley Plaza, in 1978, sitting in the sun, reading The North Shall Rise Again, a book about investing union pension funds for the social good. (I can date it because the book had just come out, and I was thinking NO ONE would ever read it.) Not a best-seller, but it always reminded me of Alan's "policy chops". My condolences.
Mary Jean Collins
February 16, 2022
Condolences to Alan's family. He was a leader in the campaign to ratify the ERA in Illinois and I was activist. His work will never be forgotten. A good life with so many accomplishments.
Martha Dwyer
February 16, 2022
In my mind and memory, Justice Greiman was a gentle giant with immeasurable conviction and compassion. The world has lost a great person and spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies in your loss.
Jill Zwick
February 16, 2022
Alan was a one of a kind person in all his roles and was one of my cherished mentors in the general assembly-I am confident many can say that on both sides of the aisle. He will be missed and I extend my sympathy to his loved ones. Thanks for taking such good care of him as his health failed.
David
February 16, 2022
We are sorry you are experiencing such a great loss to your family. The family is in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Donna and Allan Sutow
February 15, 2022
Dear Laurie and Peter. So sorry to hear of the loss of your father (father-in-law). We know he was a fabulous person from all that he did in life and the stories you told about him. Please know our thoughts are with you. May you always carry beautiful memories of him in your hearts.
Jeffrey Greenspan
February 15, 2022
So sorry to hear such sad news. Have great memories of him and all that he did to make the world and this part of it a better place.
"May God comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem."
Shelley R Crozier
February 15, 2022
Justice Greiman was my loudest cheerleader, who always encouraged me to be the best at what I chould be. My daughter Stephanie Curtis thought he chould walk on water, and chould do no wrong. He was a true hero to her and a beautiful light to us both. My deepest condolences and prayers to the entire Greiman/Hamos family. He truely will missed. Safe travels Justice Greiman. Thank you for always being being a bright light for me and Stephanie
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