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Todd Bartelstein Obituary

Todd E. Bartelstein, 54. Beloved father of Benjamin Bartelstein. Proud grandfather of Jesse and Nicole Bartelstein. Beloved son of the late Aaron Bartelstein and the late Linda (the late Alvin) Bernstein. Dear brother of Andrea Bartelstein (Elizabeth Kirk) and Karen (Douglas) Hallberg. Adored uncle of Matthew Hallberg. Will be missed by extended family members, Pye, Bari, David, A.J., Elana and by his many friends. Private family services have been held. Memorials may be made in his name to the Humane Society, www.humanesociety.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 10, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Todd Bartelstein

16 Entries

KAT Stramara

October 31, 2024

I think of you often, Todd the harp man. forever you are in my heart placed in section of forever friendv memories 10/31/24;thx for your unconditional friendship ~KATMUSICWITH9LIVES

Scott Harris

May 24, 2021

You were the best of the best, Todd. God Bless you and Rest In Peace.......

Dave Smith

September 4, 2020

O the fun we had really miss you my friend, we went to Sullivan HS together always had me cracking up .You join a long list of mutual friends that have passed on I'm sure your holding court up there ! KEEP THEM ALL IN LINE SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE LOVE DAVE SMITH ...

Katrina Kinnas

December 8, 2018

I Just found out about this devastating news. I am heart broken. I am so sorry for your loss, I am truly blessed at being given the chance to have known such a wonderful soul.
With love,
Katrina Kinnas

Harp Man & Kat Out on the town, Cape Coral Florida

Andrea. KAT Stramara

November 7, 2017

September 30, 2017

Stone School, 70's, the only grammar school guy I knew built like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Always a great guy and so much fun. God Bless You Todd.
Karen Rigby

Arlen Stern

September 15, 2017

Our deepest sympathies
Arlen& Tammy Stern

September 11, 2017

You old bulldog,RIP...Steve Nagey

Eileen Minkoff

September 10, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Bartlestein family and all Todd"s friends. Todd was talented, caring, insightful, amusing, sexy, fun and trouble all rolled into one unique man. This is goodbye too soon my Stone School alum.

* I have some video footage of Todd performing onstage; will upload when found.

September 8, 2017

I've known Todd since I've been six years old. I will miss him dearly. He trained my dog. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Rip Todd. I'll miss you very much. Keep playing that harmonica in the sky!!!!

Love,

Kori Palm

Robin Trush Langley

September 8, 2017

I went to school with Todd. My best memory of him was on picture day - he was standing next to me on the top riser. He and I were sandwiched between Paul Lopez and Julie Keena. To this day I cannot remember what he was saying, but he had us all laughing so hard we almost fell off the riser! That was Todd - always making people laugh!

I will miss his smiling face in my FB feed everyday and of course his pot stirring political posts. I know that he is at Peace and for that I am grateful.

To his family, my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. RIP Todd <3

Sharon Kvistad

September 8, 2017

I knew Todd since he was a little boy. We lived on inthe same block (Hoyne) while him and my son Dean grew up (and got into all sorts of mischief) together. Todd was over at my house often
The story we would laugh at most (well him anyway) was how one day he came over and took my iron and ironed my carpeted floor and left a burn mark in the shape of an iron right in the living room. Needless to say I was very mad at him!
But he was a good boy and he was always funny
We would talk every day on FB and I loved his political ravings and his "Good morning" He was loved and will truly be missed❤
Shari (Goldufsky) Kvistad

Marla Lavin

September 7, 2017

Dear Karen Andi and the rest of the family! We are so very sorry and devastated about what happened to Todd ! Illyce and myself wish you so much peace and love in this moment of grief ! We both loved Todd dearly , as welll as both of you as our cousins . There are so many memories we have of Todd and both of you and your mom and dad . I want you to know you have our deepest sympathies and support and know the love we have for all of you is eternal . Please understand our prayers and live are truly with you always and may your brother be at peace . He will be missed . Fondly, Marla & Illyce ❤

Kathy Chasen

September 7, 2017

Prayers for Todds family I'm so sorry for your suffering
May Todd fly with the angels

Laura Heuser

September 7, 2017

Thoughts and Prayers are with Todd's family and Friends.
RIP Todd

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