Obituary

Sherri Cohen, nee Silverman, 72. Beloved wife for 50 years to Dale; devoted mother of Bradley Cohen and Heather Cohen (Jason Bell); cherished daughter of the late Martin and Roberta Silverman; caring sister of the late Neil Silverman; dedicated cat-mom of Newton. Sherri was a treasured early childhood educator in the Chicago South Suburbs for more than thirty years. She struggled with myotonic dystrophy for many years, but never lost her strength and sense of humor. Sherri was patient, kind, and loving. She was incredibly proud of her family. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, www.mda.org. Graveside service Tuesday, June 24,12 Noon at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL. For shiva and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520

Service Information

Service : Tuesday, June 24th at 12:00 pm
Service Location: Graveside Service -Shalom Memorial Park

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

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September 28th, 2025

Sherri always had a smile no matter what I remember her and Bobbie with Myrna and myself having lunch over the years. I remember Sherri at Northern Illinois University So many years ago… so many memories I was saddened to learn of her passing. She was lovely May her memory be a blessing to all
Jacki Dubow

~Jacki Dubow
~Family friend, Deerfield Illinois

June 20th, 2025

My deepest condolences for the loss of our Sister In Law Sherri. We will miss talking to her . Sandy and I send our love to your family . Mark and Sandy

~Mark and Sandy Cohen
~Sister in Law, Port St Lucie, Fl

June 20th, 2025

“I was so saddened to hear about Sherri . She was such a wonderful Wife and Mother and a ,great Sister in Law. , We will miss her dearly. I’m so glad I was able to visit both of you in April along with my daughters.
I know I , and Mark(Sandy) will always remember our Tuesday night family dinners and Holiday celebrations .
Our deepest Condolences to you and your family .

~Marlene DeLisio
~Sister In Law, Schertz

June 20th, 2025

Sherri was always kind , caring, calm and with a good sense of humor . Throughout her health challenges , to me , she showed a fearlessness and unflappability that was astounding .

~Ted Greenfield
~Family friend., Evanston Illinois

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