Service Information

Service : Tuesday, September 24th at 2:45 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service
Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva Information

Shiva Information

The Continental Restaurant
788 S. Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

Following interment until 9 PM

Rontal Residence
7027 Hamlin Avenue
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712

Wednesday and Thursday 6 – 9 PM

Contributions
Leukemia Research Foundation
191 Waukegan Road, Suite 105
Northfield, Illinois 60093
http://www.leukemiarf.org

Obituary

Sherry Rontal, nee Silverman, 74, beloved wife for 51 years to Benjamin; devoted mother of Aaron Rontal and Suzanne (Robert) Gayle; proud Grammy of Samantha and Chelsea, daughters of Aaron, as well as Landon, Emersyn, and Caroline, son and daughters of Suzanne; loving sister of the late Linda (Mark) Jacobson; adored sister-in-law of the late Rubin (Robyn) Rontal; treasured aunt of Josh Rontal (Chris Adams), Sarah Rontal (An Ha), Judith Rontal, Shelby (Zach) Roy and Ian Jacobson; cherished dog mom of Popcorn and Snickers. Born and raised in Chicago’s South side and a proud Bowen High School graduate, Sherry and Ben raised their family in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Sherry was a talented artist, spending many hours on needlepoint and beading. Sherry served as a lab technician for over twenty years assisting doctors as they tended to the sick. She was an avid reader, but above all she loved her family. She will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, www.leukemiarf.org. Chapel service Tuesday, September 24, 2:45 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.

Guest Book & Memories

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September 25th, 2024

Ben: Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow May looking back in memory help comfort your tomorrows.
Terri Marcus

~Terri Marcus
~Friend, Chicago Illinois

September 24th, 2024

Ben it was a beautiful service. Thank you both for being a part of Marriage Encounter. Penny & I really enjoyed marriage encounter when we went.

~Barry & Penny Steinman
~Friends, Oceanside, CA

September 24th, 2024

Ben, Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow May looking back in memory help comfort your tomorrow’s
Terri Marcus- Friend

~Terri Marcus
~Friend, Chicago Illinois. 69625

September 24th, 2024

To the Family, Karen and I extend our thoughts and prayers to you at this time. Please know that we are here for you, my friend.

~Ira O Lathan
~Friend, Aurora, IL, USA

September 24th, 2024

משתתפים באבלכם הכבד 😪 .
יהי זכרה ברוך אמן ואמן 🙌🙏🌹

~מיכה גולד
~בן דודה של בן, הרצליה

September 22nd, 2024

Aaron: Carol and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Our thoughts of strength and love are extended to all of you during this difficult time. Much love brother!

~Bob Fornicola
~Friend, WOODRIDGE, IL

September 21st, 2024

Ben, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May Ha Shem comfort you and surround you with encouraging friends and family.

Barry & Penny Steinman

~Barry & Penny Steinman
~Friends, Oceanside, CA

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