Service Information

Service : Thursday, November 13th at 12:15 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 Family is receiving calls of condolence at:
The Continental Restaurant
788 S. Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

Thursday 3 PM – 7 PM

Contributions
The Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alz.org

Obituary

Barbara “Barb” Cohen, 86, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Seymour Cohen for 25 wonderful years. Loving mother of Wendy (Sean) Flynn and Edward (Jodi) Cohen. Cherished grandmother of Samuel and Shayna. Dear sister of Karen (Robert) Kohn. Treasured friend to many. Barb was a wonderful, loving, and caring woman – deeply family-oriented and fiercely protective of those she loved. She especially enjoyed hosting the holidays, with Hanukkah being her favorite time of year. Nothing delighted her more than spending time with family and showering her grandchildren with love. Barb taught in the Chicago Public Schools for around eight years, before she had her two children. She stayed at home raising her two children until they went to school full time. She returned to work in the late 1970’s and ended her career in the early 2000’s at a company in Northbrook. When she wasn’t with family, Barb could often be found reading a good book or spending quality time with friends – enjoying lunches, movies, and many lively games of Mah-Jongg. Barb will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her warmth, generosity, and love of family will live on in the hearts of those she touched. Memorial donations in her name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. Chapel service, Thursday, November 13, 2025; 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

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November 13th, 2025

Extending our sincere condolences to the entire family. To say we were shocked learning of Jerry’s passing is an understatement and a huge loss to all. He was the most dedicated, caring and kind mensch to all. Another good man taken too soon. May his memory forever be a blessing. We were longstanding patients since the mid 70s and after his retirement, no one could measure up to Jerry.

~Ins and Michael Schneiderman
~Childhood friends and patients, Riverwoods, Illinois

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