Obituary

Mae Shanberg, 92, née Dorfman, beloved wife of Edwin Shanberg, happily married for 56 wonderful years; proud and loving mother of Mark (Rachel) Shanberg; cherished Grandma Maezie of Emily, Tyler and Joshua Shanberg; dear sister of Sandy (Jill) Dorfman; Mae was a treasured aunt, cousin and friend of many. She will be remembered for many reasons, especially for her sharp mind, warm hugs, big smile and words of wisdom. To those she loved, she never wanted to talk about herself, she wanted to know how you were doing and what she could do for you. Maezie you were one of a kind, whose memory will be forever cherished. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mae’s honor can be made to The Gwen Knapp Canter for Lupus and Immunology Research, https://www.uchicago.edu/education-and-research/center#G, click on Gwen Knapp. Chapel service Friday, March 20, 2026, 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For information, including a link to view the service online, shiva, and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Service Information

Service : Friday, March 20th at 2:30 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

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

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March 24th, 2026

I only knew Mae and Edwin for many years from a business standpoint.
All the times we talked business(taxes)..she was always alert and loved asking questions to me.
She added the conversations with laughter and jokes.
I will miss those times.

~afred kalait
~business -friend, chicago,il

March 20th, 2026

Mae, Mimi, Gerry and my mom, college roommates and friends forever. I am so grateful for the outings, lunches and telephone conversations. She was and always will be blessing in our lives. Peace and Love.

~Ilene and Burt Zeiger
~Dear friend, Chicago, IL

March 20th, 2026

Remembering the years gone by when we were just kids.

~Sue Shane
~Friend, Bridgeport ct.R

March 20th, 2026

Mae was a wonderful resident and friend to many at the Lodge. She will be missed by so many of us. Our deepest condolences to your family. May all your fond memories of Mae help you get through this difficult time.
With Caring Thoughts,
Cherie & the Lodge Team

~Cherie Getlin and The Lodge of Northbrook Team
~The Lodge of Northbrook, IL

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