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Gerald Sherman Obituary

Sherman, Gerald
March 23, 1933 - Sept. 20, 2007

Gerald Sherman, 74, Sarasota, died Sept. 20, 2007.
Services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, Arlington Heights, Ill. Burial will be in Shalom Memorial Park
Survivors include his wife of almost 50 years, Susan;
sons Edward (Ilene), Steven (Julie) and Scott (Brenda); grandchildren Matthew, Sammy, Jacqueline, Allison, Leah, Katelyn and Lindsey; and brother Allan (Elaine).
Owner of Mellick's Childrens Shop for 17 years and former president of Village Shopping Center in Gary, Ind. He loved his family very much and he loved his sports, especially the White Sox.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. #2015, Chicago, IL 60602.

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Published by Herald Tribune on Sep. 23, 2007.

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Walter Hepp, MD

October 17, 2007

Dear Mrs Sherman,
We were so sorry to hear of Mr Sherman's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dr Hepp and Dawn

nancy stiegel

September 24, 2007

Dear Sue, We were very sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. We think about you often, and hope that next year is a good one for you. With love, Nancy & Elliott

Jerry Rubin

September 24, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to Sue,Ed,Steve,and Scott.I already miss our definition of a gimmee putt.And also our Cubs vs Sox discussions. May God be with you.Annette and Jerry Rubin

Wendy Stucker Hodes

September 23, 2007

I have many fond memoeiws of growing up on Lavergne Ave.with your family living right next door. My thoughts are with the entire family. So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing.

Ruthie Sherman

September 23, 2007

Sue, Steve & Julie, Ed & Ilene, and Scott & Brenda and to Alan and Elaine - Corky and I send our deepest sympathies to you and all of the grandchildren; our sincerest condolences and whatever we can do to help we will do so. We loved Gerry and will miss him including the arguing! Part of the fun was to argue and while I am sad, we know he is in a better place now. Our love to you all.
Ruthie and Corky Sherman

Alvin A. Vinegar

September 23, 2007

Dear Sue and Sherman Family:
We are so sorry to learn of Jerry's passing. Jerry and I had some happy and memorable times on the golf course. May his memory be a blessing to all of his loved ones.
Al and Dottie Vinegar

Mike Downey

September 23, 2007

My wife & I extend our sympathies to Ed, my colleague and valued friend, and to all of his family at this time. -- MIKE DOWNEY

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