Obituary

Allen C. Engerman, died peacefully on September 28 in Reseda, CA. Born in Chicago in 1934 to Dr. Max Engerman and Dorothy Hirsch Engerman, Allen was an ace student graduating from University High School and then attaining his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and his JD from the University of Chicago. During this time he served in the Air Force reserves. Upon graduating law school, Allen joined the Cook County prosecutor’s office successfully prosecuting organized and street crime. Subsequently he entered private practice as a corporate litigator where he specialized in complex litigation. Ultimately, he formed his own firm where he helped launch Oprah Winfrey’s syndicated talk show and advanced copyright infringement litigation against popular musicians the Bee Gees, representing a local Chicago musician. Allen finished his legal career by founding a company that audited and recovered retirement funds on behalf of retirees on fixed incomes with limited means. Allen was a prolific supporter of the democratic party, the State of Israel and his temple, North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe. Allen married Nancy R. Ruskin in 1977. Their marriage lasted 13 years and she died in 1990. He is survived by sons, David Engerman, Jeffrey Engerman (Laura), Steven Nataupsky (Nicole), Tong Tran (Uyen), and Vincent Tran (Hieu), and daughters Julie Engerman, Alissa McGowan, Khan Tran (Minh), Susan Tran (Pho) and Alicia Tran (Nick). He is also survived by five grandchildren Max, Megan, Nicholas, Luke, Jack and Rachel and his by his brother, Jerome Engerman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Los Angeles Jewish Health, www.lajhealth.org/giving-support/donations http://www.lajhealth.org/giving-support/donations. Graveside service Sunday, 10:00 AM at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For information, to leave condolences and a link to view the service: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847) 255-3520 or www.shalommemorial.org

Service Information

Service : Sunday, October 2nd at 10:00 am
Service Location: Graveside Service -Shalom Memorial Park

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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November 8th, 2022

Dear Engerman Family,
When my deceased husband John C. Colman was President of North Shore Congregation Israel, Allen was an outstanding trustee and always present when a need arose. Your mother
Nancy was a friend. When I read the obituary, I requested NSCI to include reading his Yahrzeit for the month after his death. It was a necessary tribute for a man who was devoted
to our congregation. There are members still alive who remember him with great respect.
My deepest sympathy, Jane B.Colman

~Jane B. Colman
~Friend, Highland Park, IL

October 2nd, 2022

Dear Julie, Jeff & David- I have known each of you from the time you were born & your DAD since he was a freshman in law school. Your DAD and I have been pals for over 65 years & over the course of those years have shared innumerable successes while working together. We were always there for one and other in times of need. Your DAD was the ultimate when it came to litigators. Dad was a class act in every way. Tough as he was, he was a fun guy who always had a twinkle in his eyes. It’s difficult to express everything I feel. Many of my sentiments were expressed by others during the beautiful funeral service. He will be sorely missed. Shalom. Dick & Lois Hirschtritt

~Richard & Lois Hirschtritt
~Long Time Friend, Delray Beach, Florida

October 2nd, 2022

I would like to send may deep condolence to Allens family/ i had the honor and the pleasure to know mr.Allen . he was visited house of mr.Herbert Jacobs in Downers Grove and one time bring to us some food from restoran.. i realy like him .and i was very sorry to hear about his passing away

~lana boreyko
~no, ukraine cherkassi

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