Funeral Details

Sherwin I. Pogrund

September 4, 1934 - June 10, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Ari Hart
Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob
Rabbi Meir Hecht
Chabad of Evanston

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

Pogrund Residence
9008 Tamaroa Terrace
Skokie, Illinois 60076
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Meals are being coordinated by Rochelle Katz, rochelle.katz@yahoo.com or (847) 409-9232

Traditional Shiva directly following the cemetery through Wednesday morning Shachrit.
Please note: Friday Shiva will be until noon. Saturday night Shiva 9:15pm (Ma'ariv) - 10:30pm.

Please no visitors between 11am - 1pm, 5pm - 6:30pm and after 9pm.

Shachrit at 7:15am Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Shachrit at 9am Sunday
Shachrit at 7am Monday.
Daily Mincha/Ma’ariv at 8:15pm.

Memorial Contributions

American Friends of Magen David Adom
20 West 36th Street, Suite 1100
New York, New York 10018
www.afmda.org




OBITUARY

Sherwin I. Pogrund

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sherwin I Pogrund, husband of the late Toby Pogrund, father of David (Cindy) Pogrund and Debra (Jessica) Pogrund-Stark. Grandfather of Michael (Sarah), Brian (Hannah), Naomi (Adam), Emily (Chaim), Zack, and Lev. Great-grandfather of Kira, Eitan, Ellie, Sylvie, Julian, Liam and Max.

In 1957, Sherwin co-founded the Stone, Pogrund & Korey law firm, using his sharp problem-solving skills to help countless individuals. His generosity and devotion extended far beyond his professional life; he was deeply committed to Israel and generously donated numerous ambulances to Magen David Adom, ensuring vital support for those in need. A pillar of both the Jewish and legal communities, he inspired those around him with his wisdom and unwavering support. A devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, his presence brought joy and comfort to family and friends, and a guiding light to many.

Service Thursday 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Friends of Magen David Adom, 20 West 36th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10018, www.afmda.org.

To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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so sorry to learn of Sherwin's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family He was a very special person.

Irene and Mort Blieberg
June 11, 2025
Dear David and Debra
Your Dad was so very proud of family.
He was so modest about all the charitable things he did.
He was one of a kind, so easy to talk to.
I was sad when he moved out of Park Plaza but, happy that I was lucky enough to see him when he stopped by about a few months ago.
You have no idea how much he loved you. I will remember him forever.
Ron and Fran Martin

Fran Martin
June 11, 2025
I knew Debra Pogrund-Stark from my days in Camp Ramah. . We were in the same aidah. i only met Sherwin I Pogrund once. I had the great pleasure of sitting next to him at the
Loop Synagogue in Chicago. i liked the cut of his jib. We talked about the old days and I left after leaving the service I had talked to one of Chicago's great ones. I also knew David Pogrund from Camp. But not so much, he was a good soccer player. The Pogrunds good lawyers, better people. I am a better person by having met Sherwin Pogrund. I hope people can say the same thing about me someday. I wish the family only nachas and good things.

morris miller
June 11, 2025
I was deeply saddened to hear of Sherwin’s passing. He was a man of great intellect, compassion, and quiet strength—someone who made a lasting impact not only through his distinguished legal career but through the way he lived his values every day. His support of Israel and Magen David Adom, spoke volumes about his commitment to others. May his memory be a blessing to all who worked with him

Michael Pakter
June 11, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family, especially David and Deb, on the loss of your dear father,
What a mensh! He was a wonderfully effective president of Loop Synagogue, treating everyone with dignity and respect while pursuing wise policies. I listened to him as the ba'al tefilla for shacharis every shabbos for years. He had a fine voice and his cavanah shown through. But the best part was his perfect pacing-- fluent enough to move along, but slow enough to savor the meaning. I will miss him. Truly, his memory is for a blessing. With deepest condolences, --Jay Collen

Jay Collen
June 11, 2025