Funeral Details

Barry E. Hershman

November 29, 1943 - June 9, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Service

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

Rabbi Jeffrey Weill

Interment

Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, Illinois 60076
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Shiva

Hershman Residence
19 Sussex Circle
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
847.804.2061
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Following the interment until 8PM.

Memorial Contributions

American Diabetes Association
Barry E. Hershman Memorial Fund
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OBITUARY

Barry E. Hershman, 81

Beloved father of Lori (Gary) Kranz, Scott (Heather) Hershman and Jodie (Niko) Halazonitis. Proud grandfather of Zachary (Megan) Davis, Chad Davis, Cameron Davis, Alexa Davis, Callie Davis, Amanda Hershman, Samantha Hershman, Abigail Hershman, Alyssa Halazonitis, Taylor Halazonitis and Payton Halazonitis. Dear brother of the late Ellyn (the late John Boelter) Hershman. Barry E. Hershman passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. He was born on November 29,1943 in Chicago and raised in Franklin Park, Illinois, the cherished son of Seymor and Arline Hershman. Barry attended Leyden Township High School and went on to earn a degree in accounting from Bradley University in Peoria. While at Bradley, he proudly served as president of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, and met his first wife, Carol (Birnbaum), with whom he had his three children. After graduation, Barry began his career at a major accounting firm in Chicago, but soon joined his father and cousin, Allen Eager, in the Currency Exchange business. Together they expanded the business from seven locations to more than 200 across both Illinois and Florida. He also served for many years as a director on the board of the Community Currency Exchanges Association of Illinois. Barry lived life fully and found great joy in travel, golf, tennis and passionately cheering on his beloved Chicago sports teams-the Cubs, Da Bears, and Da Bulls. He will be remembered always for his warmth, generosity, and enduring kindness. Service Thursday 9AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barry E. Hershman Fund, American Diabetes Association, diy-diabetes.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.personalCampaign&participantID=53512. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Jodie Lori and Scott
I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of your dad while we were growing up. He always had cool stuff! I am sorry I am not able to pay my respects in person tomorrow but you are in my thoughts and prayers.

BRAD GERBER
June 11, 2025
Scott,Heather,Amanda, Samantha and and Abby,

We are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you and sending love and prayers.

Love, Pat and Danette

Danette Mannix
June 11, 2025
We were so very sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. Barry was a great fraternity brother we had so many fun crazy times at Bradley. After graduation we continued our friendship as we all had children. Although we haven’t seen Barry for awhile he was always in our thoughts and prayers.
He was a very good friend who will be missed.
Lori, Scott and Jodie you have our deepest sympathy.

Robert Mason
June 11, 2025
Mary Jane & I have fond memories from the years we spent at Bradley with 'Hershey "
I recall Hershey driving us to social gatherings with other "Pikes" events while we were there.
After college, we stayed in touch with Barry & Carol for many years, most recently meeting for lunch in Yorktown.
We are deeply saddened by Barry's passing and extend our heartfelt condolences to Barry's family.
Jim & Mary Jane

Jim Farnsworth
June 11, 2025
God may be with the family

Eliza carvalho
June 12, 2025
Lori & Gary, Jodie & Niko, Scott & Heather...I am so saddened to hear about your dad. I had so many great times with Carol & Barry. Hugs and love to all of you and all your children. I know how much your dad enjoyed seeing all of you...cherish all your memories. With love, Bonnie Levinson

Bonnie Levinson
June 12, 2025
Dear Lori, Jodie and Scott,
We send you our condolences and sympathy at your dad's passing. Since our days at Bradley to more recent times, Barry was always a friendly guy. He was funny, kind and generous. He was blessed and proud having you as his family. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Bob and Sue Vogt

Bob & Sue Vogt
June 12, 2025