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William Kritt Obituary

William ''Bill'' Kritt, 73, of Chicago, formerly of Benton Harbor, MI. Retired owner and founder, William Kritt & Company, industrial and commercial real estate; Chairman of the Executive Committee, Camins, Tomasz and Kritt, Chicago. Beloved husband of Janet, nee Swenson, and former husband of Patricia, nee Levy; devoted father of Alex, Kenneth, Robert (Tracey) and Lisa Kritt; loving grandfather of Hillary, Samantha, Jeremy, Jessica and Amanda; dear brother of Carol (Dr. Howard) Rosenblum; dearest son of Anne and the late Benjamin Kritt. Funeral services Friday, March 11, 12 Noon (Chicago time), 1 p.m. (Michigan time), at Temple B'nai Shalom, 2050 Broadway, Benton Harbor, Michigan. Interment B'nai Shalom Cemetery. Memorial services Sunday, 2 p.m. at Congregation Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill's name to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Research Fund, P.O. Box 4261, Pittsfield, MA 01202-9997, would be appreciated. Info: Funeral Planning Center, Piser Funeral Services, 847-255-1800.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2005.

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Kalanik Family

October 31, 2005

Dear Janet and Alex,

Bill was a wonderful man and a friend to our family. Jack and Mike both benefitted from the time they spent with him and Alex, doing so many wonderful things, but especially just having fun together. We miss him.

Bill Daniels

April 6, 2005

Janet: I was deeply saddend to learn of Bill's passing. I met him so many years ago as a CARA volunteer and will always remember him as the most kind and caring man. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Bill Daniels

Dianne Dyslin

March 16, 2005

Dear Janet,

I was very sorry to learn of Bill's passing. I will always remember him as a warm and caring individual with a zest for living in Chicago.

I hope that the memories from your many years together will provide you with peace and comfort at this difficult time. Dianne Dyslin

Annie Callangan

March 15, 2005

Janet:

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Carmelita Labuda

March 15, 2005

Janet and Alex, our deepest sympathy for your loss.Our prayers are with you and your family to keep you strong during this period. Take care.

Brenda Bowie

March 15, 2005

Janet:

My heart felt sympathies to you and the Kritt family. May God give you courage, strength and comfort every day.

Jerrold & Joyce Mayster

March 14, 2005

Our deepest sympathies to the Kritt family.

DONALD PETELLE

March 14, 2005

My sincere sympathies upon the loss of Bill. As a fellow Real Estate Broker and AIRE member, I have always considered Bill one of the very best. Don

Laura & Jerry Horn

March 14, 2005

Dear Tracey, Bob, Hillary, Samantha & Jeremy,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories be a comfort to you all.

Al, Anna & Sophia Arias

March 13, 2005

Lisa

Our sympathy to you and your family. God Bless you all!

Leniza Cruz

March 13, 2005

Janet,

William has left behind countless beautiful moments that will remain in your hearts forever.

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you, Alex and family. Lenie Cruz

TONY NAHHAS MD

March 11, 2005

IT IS WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY I WRITE TO YOU ABOUT YOUR LOSS. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW MR. KRITT, BUT KNOWING THAT YOU HAD CHOSE HIM AS YOUR HUSBAND GIVES ME A NICE PICTURE ABOUT HIS PERSONALITY. GOD REST HIS SOUL AND BE WITH YOU AND YOUR SON ALWAYS. THE NAHHAS FAMILY

LETY VASSER

March 11, 2005

DEAR JANET, MY SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS

MARY EASLEY JOHNSON

March 11, 2005

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.

SHIRLEY BAKER

March 11, 2005

IN THIS TIME OF SORROW MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

ALIX CHARLES MD

March 11, 2005

DEAR JANET,MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

OLIVIA SANCHEZ CASES

March 11, 2005

DEAR JANET, I PRAY FOR PEACE AND COMFORT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DO NOT THINK ABOUT WORK; I AM HOLDING THE FORT HERE AND I COULD STAY AS LONG AS NEEDED.

LYDIA RIVERA

March 11, 2005

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. GOD BLESS YOU IN THESE TRYING TIMES AND ALWAYS.

PJ Finis

March 11, 2005

Janet, my deepest sympathies for you and Alex. Please know that both of you will be in the prayers of my family.

Dick De Freeuw

March 10, 2005

Goodbye to my very best friend-- from Indiana University to ROTC summer camp to U.S. Army Finance School to regular gettogethers for IU sporting events and other occasions for over half a century since. You will be dearly missed.



My wife Patricia and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to Janet and Patricia and to Bill's children, grandchildren and extended families. Rest in peace, Bill-- you were the truest of friends.

James S. Hogan

March 10, 2005

I was greatly saddened to learn of Bill's death. He was a good friend and business associate, and, a fine gentleman. He will be missed.

Claudia Ann Morehead

March 10, 2005

Janet,

May your happy memories comfort you at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Claudia Ann

Stan Falender

March 10, 2005

Sandy and Stan Falender wish to express our sympathy to the family on the passing of Bill. Bill was a SAM Fraternity pledge brother. We spent many wonderful times together during those years.

Kevin Kehoe

March 10, 2005

Thank you Bill, for all your love and kindness.You will always be in my prayers and thoughts.

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