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Brandon Makowski Obituary
Brandon L. Makowski, age 21, beloved son of Dennis and Sherry, nee Pollack; loving brother of Ryan; adored grandson of Annette Pollack and the late Harvey Pollack; dear nephew of Alan (Debbie) Pollack, Mark (Renee) Pollack and Michael (Bonnie) George; fond cousin of Kevin, Danielle, Dayna, Austin and Hannah. Services Wednesday 1 p.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., (one block north of Lake Cook Rd.) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ryan Makowski Scholarship Fund, arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson, Funeral Director. 847-229-8822 www.cjfinfo.com
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Adrian Rattner
January 2, 2008
Dear Dennis, Sherry and Ryan,
My sincerest condolences on the lost of your beloved son and brother.
Nina Resnick
December 28, 2007
Dear Sherry, Dennis and Ryan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Debbie Hartman
December 27, 2007
Dennis, Sherry and Ryan,
I don't know how to express my sorrow and sympathy for the loss of your dear son Brandon. Please know that my love and prayers will be with you always. Sherry, please remember than I am only a phone call away.
Mark Zitser
December 21, 2007
I'm sorry and saddened to hear of the loss of Brandon. He was my first best friend at elementary school and unfortunately our friendship came to an end when I moved from Wheeling. I have only the best of memmories with Brandon. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to the Makowski family. Brothers once are brothers for life, and I'm sorry it had to end this way.
Brandon in his room in 2003
December 20, 2007
Katie Ramirez
December 20, 2007
I will miss Brandon so much. He was my first love and I will always remember him as the caring and funny guy that he was. He will never be forgotten.
Mark Hirshman
December 20, 2007
Dear Dennis, Sherry, & Ryan: My deepest heartfelt condolences on the passing of Brandon. May his memory be for a blessing.Fondly, Mark B. Hirshman
Cheryl Booth
December 20, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony and Linda Lawinger
December 20, 2007
Dennis and Sherry,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred & Cindy Del Castillo
December 19, 2007
Dear Dennis and Sherry,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Kosinski
December 19, 2007
Dennis & Sherry -
No words can provide comfort for the grief you feel. My the Lord provide that comfort in this difficult time. Myself and my family will keep you in our prayers.
Patricia LeSure
December 19, 2007
Dennis and Family:
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. May God bless and keep you and grant you peace during this time of sorrow.
December 19, 2007
Dennis, Sherry and Ryan :
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Your friends,
John and Lorrie Bauer
Bonnie George
December 19, 2007
Brandon,
We love you and will miss you, more then anyone will know. Please rest in peace!!!!!!!!!
Love ya,
Auntie Bonnie, Uncle Mike, Dayna and Hannah
Andi Carrino
December 18, 2007
Dear Sherry,
May your loving memories bring you strength. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Jay Wilensky
December 18, 2007
we are very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jay, Dina, and Carly Wilensky. We are friends of Mark and Renee
Dan Burdick
December 18, 2007
Dear Dennis and Sherry,
I'm so sorry to here of the loss of your son. You guy's are in our thoughts and prays.
May God Bless,
Dan & Laura Burdick
DANIEL SALLER
December 18, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Dennis and Sherry. I have fond memories of Brandon and me hanging out. He had a great sense of humor and similar taste in music. I'm blessed to be able to know him for as long as I did and to be able to call him a friend. Your in my family's thoughts and prayers, as well as mine. I'll miss Brandon for the rest of my life.
Risa Goch
December 18, 2007
Sherry, Dennis, and Ryan - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are prayers are with you.
Linda Andrews
December 18, 2007
Dennis and Sherry, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this time. I will keep you and him in my prayers. May his legacy live on in your memories.
bob kuhn
December 18, 2007
Sherry & Dennis, May God comfort you during this difficult time. Our prayers will be with you and Ryan.
Brandon's H.S. graduation with one of his favorites
December 18, 2007
Brandon in S.F. at 2005
December 18, 2007
erik gassner
December 18, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. Brandon and i grew up together and he was one of my best friends. i will miss him along with many others.
allison gassner
December 18, 2007
im so sorry for your loss. Brandon was like a brother to me. I still cant believe hes gone. we became real close before i moved away. i will miss him so much. he was an amazing person.
Bob Pahl
December 18, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories of him bring you peace at this time of grief.
David Hill
December 18, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. As a parent, I am so sorry for what you are going through and my heart goes out to you.
Cyrl Jefferies
December 18, 2007
Sherry, Dennis & Ryan: my thoughts and prayers are with you, remember the good times the family shared.
Tracey (Matzkin) and Steve Casazza Sr.
December 18, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Lee R Piper
December 18, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Marla, Steve & Aaron Massie
December 18, 2007
Dear Sherry, Dennis and Ryan: We are so very sorry for your loss. Brandon will truly be missed. We are here for you and love you.
Suzannne and Rob Tauler
December 18, 2007
Please accept our heart felt condolence on you loss.
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