Louis H. Lewis, age 100, of La Jolla, CA formerly of Lincolnwood. Beloved husband of the late Annette, nee Hapner. Cherished father of Melanie (Harry) Sachsel and Gary (Barbara) Lewis. Devoted grandfather of David (Jan) Rosen, Edward (Kristen) Rosen, Mitchell (Elizabeth) Rosen, Heather Lewis, Philip (Amanda) Lewis and the late Kenneth Rosen. Loving great-grandfather of Matthew, Ryan, Michael, Alison, Cora, Zachary and Owen. Dear brother of Lee (the late Robert) Hickey, and the late Esther (Jack) Greenberg, Rose (Al) Brill, Milton (Rae) Lewis and Erwin (Rita) Herben. Former owner of Furst & Furst. Louis remained mentally and physically active and full of life: He loved to dance, play Bridge, golf (member of Twin Orchard Country Club) and loved everyone. He always had a smile, was charismatic, genuine, and generous. Entombment services Wednesday 2 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie. Contributions in Louis's name to Little City (1760 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine 60067) or JUF (30 S. Wells St., #3134, Chicago 60606) would be appreciated. Info Mitzvah Memorial Funerals, 630-MITZVAH (630-648-9824) or www.mitzvahfunerals.com
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on May 12, 2015
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Son of Harry Hershenberg and Anna Sanders Hershenberg
Between the 1920 and 1940 when he registered for the draft he changed his last name to Lewis.
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View 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Louis Hershenberg
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1917
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Chicago Ward 16, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Street: Wood Street
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Harry Hershenberg
Father's Birthplace: Russia;Poland
Mother's Name: Anna Hershenberg
Mother's Birthplace: Russia;Poland
Household Members Age Relationship
Harry Hershenberg 38 Head
Anna Hershenberg 38 Wife
Esther Hershenberg 15 Daughter
Rose Hershenberg 13 Daughter
Isador Hershenberg 7 Son
Louis Hershenberg 3 Son
Milton Hershenberg 1 Son