Obituary

Sorrell Stein, 87, beloved husband of Barbara "Bobby" Stein (née Herzog), joyously married for 64 years; loving father of Lesley (Richard) Kessler and Julie Stein Urbanus; cherished Grandpa of Lauren Kessler, Carly (David) Rothman, Brittany (Jeff) Tarr and Allie Urbanus (fiancé Geoff Perlman); treasured great-grandfather of Jayden and Mackenzie; dear brother of the late Byron Stein. Sorrell and Bobby met while they attended the University of Illinois. They built and experienced a wonderful life together equally devoted to each other with everlasting and boundless love. Sorrell and his dear brother Byron were truly entrepreneurs before that term became overused; they started with an idea and then built from scratch, Morgan Container Corporation, which they ran for 30+ years. Sorrell attained great success in business as he always treated everyone with the utmost respect, greeted everyone with a big smile and never spoke ill of anyone. Sorrell was a man of his word. Sorrell was a lifelong Cubs fan who unabashedly cried when the Cubs won the World Series in 2016. Sorrell was fond of telling all that his greatest pleasures in life was being with Bobby and his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Whenever all were together he would always say, "Let's do this again." Sorrell was rich in all things that matter most in life, and he will be sorely missed and forever fondly remembered by all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. Services were held at Shalom Memorial Park. To view a recording of the service, go to www.Shalom2.com.
Guest Book & Memories
May 12th, 2022
Bobbi I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Sorrell. I have many memories going back many, many years when we were al so young. May your memories of Sorrell be a blessing for you and your family.
Gail
~Gail Stein
~, Petaluma, CA 94954
May 4th, 2022

Family photo
~Arlene Folsom
~, Arlington Heights
May 3rd, 2022
I know how hard it is to loss a love one.
Anything I can do please let me know.
My condolences and sympathy to you and family.
~Toby
~Friend, Highland park
Yahrzeit
Yahrzeit Dates For Sorrell Stein
Tradition directs us in the evening before the Yahrzeit dates listed below, the anniversary of our loved one's day of death, we are to kindle a candle in our homes as a reminder of their place in our hearts.
| Gregorian Date |
30th of Nisan 5783 | 4/21/2023 |
30th of Nisan 5784 | 5/8/2024 |
30th of Nisan 5785 | 4/28/2025 |
30th of Nisan 5786 | 4/17/2026 |
Click For Yahrzeit Blessings There is no formalized blessing for this moment, however one may choose to meditate on the influences that their loved one had on them and offer these short prayers in their memory.
Prayer on Lighting the Yahrzeit Candle
At this moment, I pause for thought in memory of my beloved ______________ I give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory. I kindle the Yahrzeit light in remembrance, sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories. As this light burns purely and clearly, so may the blessed memory of the goodness of my dear______________ illuminate my soul. May his/her soul be given life everlasting, and may his/her memory be a source of blessing to those who knew and loved him/her.
Additional Prayer
O God, I remember tonight the life of______________ As I light this candle to his/her memory, I put my trust in You and pray that his/her memory will serve as a blessing and source of inspiration to all people who knew and loved him/her.
May God remember the soul of Sorrell Stein who has passed to eternal rest. O God, I pray that you will keep the soul of my dear______________ united with us in the bond of life. In his/her memory, guide me so that I will live righteously, fulfilling Your will and serving our people. May his/her soul rest in peace and be remembered as a blessing.
O God, as I remember, Sorrell Stein I pray that I may emulate all that was good and righteous in his/her life. May his/her soul be given eternal life and his/her memory always remain a comfort and source of inspiration. A link has been broken in the chain that has bound us together, yet strong bonds of home and love hold us each to the other and we give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory.
While kindling the light.
Sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories, we kindle the light in remembrance. "The human spirit is the light of Adonai." (Proverbs 20:27). As this light is pure and clear, so may the blessed memory of ______________ illumine our souls.
Zich-ro-no (Zich-ro-na) li-ve-ra-cha.
His (her) memory is a blessing.