Funeral Details

Hubert I. Sommerfeld

December 14, 1930 - March 29, 2022

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Memorial Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

By Family

Interment - Private

Memorial Contributions

Individual Advocacy Group
1289 Windham Parkway
Romeoville, Illinois 60406
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OBITUARY

Hubert I. Sommerfeld, of Wheeling, Illinois, age 91, beloved husband of Judith, nee Cohen. Loving father of Marcia Swingle (Tom), Audrey Martin (Jim), and Renee Porzel (Bob). Cherished grandfather of Aaron Porzel (Kim), Laura Hatcher (Clifton), Sarah Reynolds (Ryan), Ethan Porzel, Bekah Kriegsman (Ryan) and Scott Swingle (Melissa). Adoring great-grandfather of Autumn Porzel (6), Sam Reynolds (5), Andrew Reynolds (5), Cooper Hatcher (5), Lailah Porzel (4), Collin Swingle (2) and Sadie Porzel (2),brother of late Marvin Sommerfeld (Marilyn), cousin of the late Robert Sommerfeld (Judy) and Louis Sommerfeld (Sherrie), loving uncle of Jay Sherman (PJ), Jan Walker (Roger), Julie Erickson (Bruce), Barry Sommerfeld (Rani), and many cousins, great-nieces and nephews, passed peacefully at home early in the morning. Hugh met Judy at Senn High School in Chicago in 1950, and then served as a decorated Sargent in the U.S. Army following their engagement. He fought in the Korean War from 1952-1954. Hugh’s life was dedicated to his family, and he delighted in his seven great-grandchildren (soon to be eight!). His life was filled with his three family shoe stores (Kotz Shoes), spending time traveling with Judy, volunteering in the Village of Wheeling, participating in local politics, playing tennis, golf (including a hole in one on June 16th, 1996) and fishing. He also served as the Commander of the Skokie Valley Power Squadron from 2001-2002 when he and Judy were very involved in boating. He loved cars his entire life and was very dedicated to Chicago sports teams! Memorial service Sunday, 2:00 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Individual Advocacy Group at 1289 Windham Parkway, Romeoville, Illinois 60406. Use this link to donate online: iag.betterworld.org/donate. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.


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My sincere condolences to the Sommerfeld extended family on the loss of Hubert. He was a lovely man, so full of life and joy and I know he will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege to meet him. Sending my love in particular to Marcia, Audrey and Renee......it's very hard losing your Daddy, the first man you ever love. Thinking of you all. Cammi xoxoxo

Cammi MacKinlay
March 31, 2022
Dear Hubert,
I have the fondest memories of our trips with you and Judy. It didn’t matter to us if we were going for a day trip or a several day trip they were all so much fun! Every trip started with the four of us singing ON THE ROAD AGAIN!! I remember several of them especially. We were taking a weekend trip on your boat. Lake Michigan became very rough when we were on the boat for a very short time! Judy and I yelled at you to please slow down we couldn’t take the bumps and then we said we had to get off the boat. We finally found a dock to pull into! We were so grateful to hit land! We rented a car and drove home! Another day trip we took to the kettle Moraine in Wisconsin. As we walked in the woods we admired the beautiful leaves changing colors. All of the sudden I heard a noise & said to everyone it is a gun! The three of you laughed at me and we continued on our walk! Another gun shot rang out and without a word the four of us ran as fast as we could out of the woods!!
On another trip we went to a beautiful Bed & Breakfast for a weekend in Michigan! Bob, who always needed a television in his room had to rent the bridal suite because it was the only room that had a TV! We also loved our Route 66 trip from Oklahoma to Illinois! What beautiful memories those trips gave to us! We laughed so much together!
Hubert, I will miss you! I pray that you, Marvin & Bob are all together again!
Love, Judy

Judy Sommerfeld
March 31, 2022
Tom and Marcia, we are so sorry for your loss and hope that you have peace during this time of reflection. We love y’all, Gary and Britton Swingle

Britton Swingle
April 1, 2022
Judy, Marcia, Audrey, and Rene,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of us growing up together. All the family vacations and get- togethers. I have always thought of you as family. I have never forgotten, being able to go to Hubie's shoe store when we were kids, and he would let me pick out several pairs of size 4 sample shoes. It made me feel so grown up. May you find peace and comfort with all your memories you shared together.
Sending you lots of love and hugs.
Lori and Kurt Bohnert

Lori Bohnert
April 1, 2022
So many memories have been floating in and out of my brain since hearing about Hubie's death. The first time we met was when I was about 12, and he and Judy came to Michigan City to visit us. Later, I was fortunate enough to become a junior bridesmaid at their beautiful wedding at the Blackstone Hotel. Through the years, Judy and Hubie have been part of my life--birthday celebrations, bar mitzvahs, weddings, special weekends away--like the one in Las Vegas when Hubie picked us up at the airport in a gold Cadillac. Oh, how Hu loved his cars! I think about his enduring love affair with Judy; his pride in his daughters and their spouses; the accomplished grandchildren; and--the icing on the cake--becoming a great-grandfather. He has left behind a beautiful legacy that, I hope, will bring solace to his dear ones. If only we could all share one more road trip, one more sunset over Lake Michigan, one more bag of popcorn with him.

Fran Krimston
April 3, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be for a blessing. I have fond memories as a child going to the shoe store, as well as many family gatherings at Aunt Judy's and Uncle Bob's.

Cathy Bromberg
April 3, 2022
Just read about the passing of Hubert! Sorry for your loss! No one called us! Be well to you and your family!
Ellie Solon Farkas
7970 E Camelback Road #405
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Ellie Farkas
August 30, 2022