Funeral Details

Harvey L. Walner

December 5, 1936 - February 2, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12 Noon

Service

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

Rabbi Shoshanah Conover

Interment

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

Bryn Mawr Country Club
6600 North Crawford Avenue
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
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Tuesday following the interment until 8PM.

The service will be livestreamed on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM Central Time.
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Memorial Contributions

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
199 Water Street, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10038
www.afsp.org





OBITUARY

Harvey L. Walner, 88, of Chicago, ringer for Robert Redford, founder of Harvey L. Walner & Associates Ltd. in 1973 where he pioneered the use of television advertising, former President of Hillcrest Country Club where his short game made up for his mediocre drives, owner of more sportscoats than Ultimo had to offer while always a bit obsessed with his own blond locks (which to the jealousy of all humankind never faded), passed away on February 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Friedman), who first ogled him at Oak Street Beach in 1959 and was bowled over by his warmth and humor. Loving father to Jonathan (Julie) Walner, Dana Walner (Dean) Anderson and the late Keith Walner. Took special pride in being a grandfather of Tony (fiancé Sarah Weiss), Joey, Tatum, Isabelle and Chase, as well as a devoted friend and uncle to many, many nieces and nephews. Known for his huge personality and clever nicknames for his countless friends and associates, he will be greatly missed by all (who will now be one spot higher in both the best-dressed and general handsomeness rankings). Service Tuesday 12PM 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 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York 10038, www.afsp.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website www.cjfinfo.com.


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Condolences to the Walner Family

Eric Russell
February 2, 2025
When I was a young personal injury lawyer Harvey was my idol. He will be missed.

Bruce Hayman
February 3, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the family of a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Herb and Marilyn Schwartz.

Herb/Marilyn Schwartz
February 3, 2025
Harvey always encouraged me to be on top of my business and was a very generous man

Sam Elem
February 4, 2025
My sincerest condolences to the Walner family. I worked for HLW & Associates back in the early '90's and Mr. Walner was a colorful, funny and fair person. May he rest in peace.

Emily Darak-Pokryfke
February 4, 2025