Obituary

Gordon H. Newman, 88, beloved husband of Toby, née Dunitz, for 65 wonderful years; loving father of Debra (Joseph) Marks, Stacy (Leslie) Heffez and Eric (Jenny) Newman; cherished Papa of Jonathan (Emily) Marks, Amy Marks, Adam Heffez, Erin Heffez (Scott Frankel), Samantha Newman and Matthew Newman; adored Great Papa Gordy of Olivia and Harrison Marks; devoted son of the late Esther and George Newman; dear brother of Gloria (Sonny) Rovner; treasured uncle, cousin, and friend of many. The family is grateful to Oliver Llamas who provided much love and care to Gordon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org. Private funeral service. For Shiva information and to leave condolences, Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

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September 8th, 2021

My condolences to the family. Gordon was such a nice man. I am so happy to have introduced Oliver to him and Toby.

~Bonnie Bader
~Friend, Highland Park Il

September 8th, 2021

I have always thought of Gordon Newman as the first person who believed in me, outside of my own dear parents.

I was a young legal assistant in the law department at Sara Lee, where Mr. Newman was General Counsel. Gordon believed I was destined to do more. He suggested I go to law school, but I explained I could not afford to do so. With his approval, the company decided to pay my full tuition. Gordon encouraged me to always give back and felt strongly that volunteering to help others was important. Back then, I joined an initiative at Cook County Jail to provide legal counsel to women in that system, and have continued to stay involved in non-profit organizations. Gordon was a kind mentor and a careful listener who provided many opportunities for me to grow and develop professionally. Although I did not complete my law degree, 25 years ago I founded a company that operates internationally.

Gordon’s confidence in me had a long lasting impact and I am very grateful to have known him.

Karen Felix

~Karen Felix
~, Chicago

September 7th, 2021

Our deepest sympathy for you loss.

~Michael and Susan Zelik
~Friend, Northbrook

September 7th, 2021

a really good man

~Ron Feingold
~, highland park il

September 5th, 2021

Our sincere condolences. We spent decades with Gordon, Tobi and all the kids at Cooke’s home every Passover. Gordon was a kind, thoughtful man who always made us feel special. May he Rest In Peace.
Iris and Jennifer Cohn

~IRIS Cohn
~Friend, Deerfield IL

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