Neil Bergman

December 4th, 2025

My sincere condolences Lois and family. I have such wonderful memories of Neil and Miller Coper. He was such a nice man and will be remembered fondly.

~Sue Bonk (Stencel)

December 3rd, 2025

Dear Lois and her wonderful family,

Only because of Zoom were we able to share the outstanding memories and accolades about Neil. Of course, knowing him for so long we were not surprised by anything that was said.. A true Mensch. You were all so lucky to be able to either marry, been brought up by, or by chance, be part of his life. He surely will be missed by so many.

Roberta & Shelly Kurtz

~Roberta & Shelly Kurtz
~long time friends, glenview, il

December 3rd, 2025

Dear Lois and Family ,

We were very lucky to have you as neighbors in The Cove in Boca West .
I will always have memories of Neil walking by our house with his tilly hat , and Lois by his side . we became friends , Neil always had wonderful smile , and always a big hello.
we were also very fortunate to have Neil on our board of directors. His expertise will certainly be missed.

Our thoughts are with you in this very difficult time .

Lee and Michael White
Montreal Canada
Boca west Florida

~LEE AND MICHAEL WHITE
~FRIENDS FROM BOCA WEST, MONTREAL QUEBEC CANADA

December 2nd, 2025

I had the extraordinary good fortune to interview with Neil to join the tax department at Miller, Cooper in 1979. I knew in the first few minutes that he was one of the nicest and smartest people I’d ever met and working with Neil would change my life for the better!

Neil had a law degree and I wanted to emulate him so when I started law school while working for Miller, Cooper, he saw to it that I had time off for final exams. When I graduated from law school, he practiced some tough love and urged me to leave my comfortable position at Miller, Cooper and join a law firm. Years later, when I was ready to practice law on my own, he invited me to be a tenant at Miller, Cooper, saying “we have a spare office…we’ll kick you out when we need the space!” Thanks to the kindness of the Miller, Cooper partners, I spent the next 28 years practicing law as a month-to-month tenant, with Neil there to counsel me!

To say that Neil was the most important mentor in my tax career is an understatement. I was able to observe how he served his clients with patience and kindness and I tried to be like him! I can’t thank him enough. I’ve never met a nicer human being!

~John Fish
~Friend and colleague, Glenview, Illinois

December 2nd, 2025

Neil was an amazing person. I am deeply saddened that he is gone. I will miss our chats in the office and his hugs. One of the kindest people I ever met. We used to talk about spin classes. When I heard of his illness, I started to email him. He always emailed me right back.
Every year we wished each other a happy birthday. I will truly miss Neil. He was very special.

~Daisy Knezevich
~co worker, Glenview, Illinois

December 2nd, 2025

Disney Cruise

~Landon Minkow
~Grandson,

December 2nd, 2025

Neil was one of a kind. Generous, warm and always helpful. I am thankful to have known him. May his memory be a blessing.

~Susan Klein
~Former co-worker, Chicago, IL

November 30th, 2025

Neil was a great man, experienced in many things. I enjoyed speaking with him at family events I occasionally attended through my friendship with Gregg and Robin Minkow. He always knew who I was and asked about my life and times.

My condolences to the Bergman and Minkow families for their loss. Many of us lose parents at a much younger age, so I’m glad you had the benefit and happiness to have Neil to age 92.

When sadness and grief come from time to time, and you feel his loss, try to remember a time he made you laugh, or feel proud, or when his support lifted your spirits…and you’ll smile instead.

~Greg Higgins
~Family Friend, Naperville, IL

November 30th, 2025

Sunday’s at Butterhills, a laugh a minute with the gang, our estate planner and most of all our friend. My condolences, Lois. Carol

~Carol Harrison
~friend, Northbrook

November 30th, 2025

May his memory be a blessing!

~Richard and Yvonne Zuber
~Friend, Englewood Colorado

November 29th, 2025

When I joined MEL, Neal was one of the first to make me feel welcome. As
members of the book club, we. shared many lively discussions. I will miss him.

~Howard Katz
~Friend And MEL brother, Northbrook, Illinois