Obituary
JERROLD MYRON FACKTOR (JULY 1, 1933-OCTOBER 21, 2024)
Mr. Facktor, age 91, of Deerfield, Illinois died Monday, October 21st, from complications of congestive heart failure. Mr. Facktor, who grew up on the South Side of Chicago, graduated from South Shore High School, Northwestern University and Northwestern Law School. He attained his CPA and law degree, establishing a practice in tax,corporate, probate and estate law with a distinguished list of clients with whom he formed lifelong friendships. Jerrold maintained a handwritten quote taken from Teddy Roosevelt’s famous speech taped above his desk: “The man in the arena whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood who spends himself in a worthy cause and whose peace shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat”. Upon learning of his death, more than one client remembered him for his friendship, wise legal counsel and creativity in problem solving on their behaves over decades of representation.
He was the elder son of Irving and Faye (Crasko) Facktor, and brother of Marvin C. Facktor, each of blessed memory. Jerrold met his wife, Loraine Schneider, in high school, recounting that they met double dating other dates and initially disliked each other but eventually overcame first impressions to be successfully married for more than 67 years. On Loraine’s 85th birthday, he wrote a long love note to her that reads in part: “you have been my lover, companion and strength for 64 years + and I am lucky to have you. I made the best decision back those many years ago, and although we have had some rough spots along the way, you have always been in my corner and my rock of support. I love you very much and wish that we have the rest of our days together. All my love, Jerry”
Together they built a life full of love, traveled the world and raised their daughters Michelle and Sheryl. They made their home in Highland Park for many years after moving from the South Side of Chicago. In addition to his wife, survivors include Michelle (Timothy Nelsen) and Sheryl (Phillip Mervis), as well as grandchildren Daniel and Simone. Special thanks to the dedicated medical and care professionals who worked with Jerrold.
Graveside services Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Waldheim Cemetery, Gate 249, 1700 South Harlem Avenue, North Riverside Illinois, followed by a shiva gathering from 3pm to 5pm at Tamarisk NorthShore, 1627 Lake Cook Road Deerfield Illinois 60015.
Contributions may be sent to The Ravinia Festival Foundation, where Jerrold and Loraine walked to from their home to spend many summer nights listening to the Chicago Symphony under the stars, to the Feinberg School of Medicine in honor of Dr. Neil J. Stone Bonow Professor of Medicine in Preventive Cardiology who was Jerrold’s doctor and friend of many decades, to CJE SeniorLife, or a charitable organization of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to Loraine Facktor, 1627 Lake Cook Road, Apartment 634 Deerfield, Illinois 60015. For additional information: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.
Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group.
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