Earl Hoffenberg

March 1st, 2022

I knew Earl most of my adult working life going back to the State’s Attorney’s Office in the early 70s. He w as a good man and always fun to be around. He will truly be missed.

~Marty Agran
~Friend,

March 1st, 2022

Earl was our cousin long before he was a judge! Earl was always a favorite relative of ours. He was always warm and forthcoming. In spite of his victories on the field and in the court, he was always “just one of the family”!

May his memory be for a blessing

~Judy and Howie Miller
~cousin, FL, Wimauma

March 1st, 2022

I go back with Earl through Grammar, High School, and College. Whenever, I bumped into him he was always warm and friendly. Loved, when I was before him when he was a Judge and got me out of my ticket!
My condolences to Helen and the Hoffenberg Family. May his memory be for a blessing.

~Donna Kaufman Kaplan
~Friend, Deerfield, IL

February 28th, 2022

I worked with Earl at the Skokie Court house for many years He was an inspiration for me and all of us Always smiling and known for a prank or two whether needed or not I will always be grateful for having worked alongside him

~Daniel EJordan
~Fellow judge, Skokie

February 28th, 2022

I consider it and honor and privilege to have known Judge Hoffenberg these past several years. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eye whenever our paths crossed. He taught me everything there is to know about the blessing of giving…he would truly do anything humanly possible to help a soul in need! His memory is a truly a blessing that I will always cherish—Dr. Richard Sherman

~Richard Sherman
~friend, DEERFIELD

February 28th, 2022

We were friends from grammar school and grew up with all the memories of our Teenage years. Earl was a big part of those memories and good memories they were. He was a genuine and loving person who always had a kind word whenever we saw one another. He will be kissed. My condolences to the whole Hoffenberg Family.
Arnold Glassberg
Mundelein,IL

~Arnold Glassberg
~Friend, Mundelein, IL

February 28th, 2022

What an amazing man and what a remarkable life. I feel so lucky that Earl was a friend and admired his dedication and devotion to the Courts.

~Timothy C Evans
~Friend, Chicago

February 28th, 2022

To Judge Hoffenberg’s family,

I send my most heartfelt condolences to you all. The Skokie courthouse will never be the same without Judge Hoffenberg! He was larger than life and I will forever be grateful to have known him. I will miss him dearly.

~Kim Przekota
~lawyer, Park Ridge

February 28th, 2022

Always in a good mood, wonderful sense of humor and unwavering desire to do the right thing. As a lawyer appearing before him we always knew that justice would be served.

~Richard Kling
~Legal community friend, Chicago IL

February 28th, 2022

Helen, We send our condolences to you, your children, family and friends. We were shocked to hear of Earl’s passing and want you to know how many friends and neighbors here in Northbrook remember Earl fondly. There are so many times over the years around town or at GBN when our paths crossed. And especially, we remember Judge Hoffenberg marrying Tracy and Charlie. So today we are sending our love and hope you will all have many memories to treasure. And thank you for streaming the service.

~Kate & Abe Katz
~friends, Northbrook

February 28th, 2022

Dear Helen and Family:

What a privilege and a blessing it has been to have known and worked with Earl. I could not even estimate the number of times he brought a smile to my face . . . it was so many times. The world is a better place because he lived and worked here.

~Christine Weber
~Friend, Norridge, IL

February 28th, 2022

Helen & Family –

I am so saddened by Earl’s passing. What a great guy. He had an ability to make everyone think they were his best buddy.

He will be missed.

My condolences to you all.

~Todd Heller
~Friend, Northbrook

February 28th, 2022

Earl

The joy you took in the game of golf ,your competitive

spirit , pleasure in a good shot , a well played round , and good cheer brought a smile

To all our faces. You will long be remembered and sorely missed. Rest in peace.

~richard Altman
~friend, sarasota, fl

February 27th, 2022

From grammar school to high school, Earl was a dear friend and continued to be in touch with us throughout our married life. It was an honor for Jerry to have Earl swear him in his first term as Mayor of Lincolnwood. We are deeply saddened to lose a wonderful, kind, friend that we shared such good times as kids and as adults. May you be dancing on the mountain top.
Blessings to your family and all your many friends that will miss you.
Nancy and Jerry Turry

~Nancy and Jerry Turry
~Friend, Chicago,il

February 27th, 2022

How lucky we were to meet Earl only a few years ago. His reputation preceded him & did not disappoint. What fun we had with this bigger than life personality! When you saw Earl you knew you’d be having a great time. He & Helen have been so close to dear friends of ours. His loss is going to leave such a void. But memories of Earl will fill hearts.
All our love, Gerry & Steve Keen

~Gerry & Steve Keen
~Friend, Highland Park Il

February 27th, 2022

Whenever I had a visit to the courthouse or to attend a function where Earl was present we always made it a point to visit and talk. He was witty and we always had a good laugh. I will really miss him. May he rest in peace.

~Jack Wagner
~Friend, Palatine IL

February 27th, 2022

it was an honor and privilege to know earl both in a professional and personal manner. my sincerest condolences.

Stephen Taxe,
Attorney at Law

~steve taxe
~friend, norhtbrook,illinois

February 27th, 2022

Earl and Helen have a love for each other that will last through eternity. He was my colleague friend and golf partner. He was a guy who you thought would live forever. He was larger than life. He was pure good. When we were together we each felt we were sixteen again. He was a guy who was always a blast to be with. I considered him one of my best friends. I will miss him forever. I love you Earl.

~Jim & Beth Etchingham
~Friend, Arlington Hts., Il

February 27th, 2022

Earl was an Assistant State’s Attorney at the same time as I was, many decades ago, the only time I knew him. His memory still brings a smile to my face. I’m sorry for his family’s great loss.

~Frank Stachyra
~Old Colleague, Oak Park, IL

February 27th, 2022

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~Amy Hoffenberg
~, Lakemoor

February 27th, 2022

Aunt Helen, Ian, Jeff & family, I’m so sorry to hear of Uncle Earl’s passing. He was a beautiful person. He always had a smile on his face, and was always so welcoming, and warm. He was a rock in this family, and he will be greatly missed.

~Amy Hoffenberg
~, Lakemoor, IL

February 26th, 2022

I was living in Chicago a few years ago before Helen retired. Helen invited me to her home for lunch one day and I had the pleasure of meeting Earl. I always admired the Helen and Earl had for one another and also their love of their family.

~Tracey B Ward
~Friend, Columbus, Ohio

February 26th, 2022

Having met Earl on an opposing baseball field in high school, I met him again in Law School where we developed a bond that would endure for nearly 55 years. Over the decades our families have been together for every birth, mitzvah, wedding and condolence; we have laughed together, laughed some more, and even cried together at times — from both excessive laughing and a few sad times thrown in. Post Camp will always remain a favorite, where Earl ruled the waterfront and the late-night parties as well. We have been together for so many important occasions — and we will now cherish every casual dinner as one of those important moments we wish we could have back. His special birthday party in Sarasota was another weekend we were so happy to be at, loving the beautiful, unique, and generous spirit that was Earl. We will love him and miss him forever. May his memory be a blessing to his beloved family.
With love and broken hearts, Lee and Ellen Gussin

~Ellen and Lee gussin
~Friends, Highland Park

February 26th, 2022

Having met Earl on the opposing baseball field in high school, we developed a strong bond in law school that has deepened for over 50 years. Our families have shared every birth, mitzvah, wedding and condolence throughout the decades while we laughed, and laughed more, and sometimes cried, always there for the important times. Post camp is still a favorite memory as well as dinners every few months and his special birthday surprise in sarasota. We will miss him and love him forever. May his memory be a blessing to his beloved family. With love, Lee & Ellen Gussin

~Lee and Ellen
~Friends, highland park

February 26th, 2022

We will always remember

~Bruce
~Brother, Lindenhurst, illinois

February 26th, 2022

Earl was my classmate in grammar school and high school. As a boy he was kind, warm and already charming. A lovely young man. I will always remember his beautiful smile.
To his wonderful family, my deepest condolences. He will walk with you always.
Elynne Chaplik-Aleskow

~Elynne Chaplik Aleskow
~Family friend, Chicago

February 26th, 2022

I worked with Earl for many years in the Circuit court he was the most down to earth Judge I have personally worked with I clerked for him for one year it was the most enjoyable time of my 27 years in the clerks office Earl the pearl you will truly be missed

~ellen krebs
~work, 33950

February 25th, 2022

I met Earl when we were 9. Since then he was never less than trustworthy, honest, dependable and generous in every way. I know this as his childhood friend, high school club brother, college and post law school roommate, and lifelong friend until he was taken from us. He was such a good man. I will miss him.

~Jerrold Kamensky
~Friend, Sarasota, Florida