Service Information
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
Rivkin Residence
3029 West Fargo Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60645
Friday following the
internment until 6 PM
Sunday, 1 PM-5 PM
Monday, Tuesdsay and Wednesday
3 PM – 7 PM
Thursday
10 AM – 12 PM
A meal train has been set up to support the family and can be accessed here:
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/y09ool
Obituary
Cele was born in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest of three children. Her family moved to West Roger’s Park in 1950. In 1957, Bill mailed Cele a diamond ring with a letter that said he was coming home and they would get married. Their wedding took place shortly after Cele graduated from Senn High School. Bill returned to Berlin where he was serving as a journalist in the United States Air Force. Cele followed shortly after and worked as a nurse’s aide in Berlin. After returning stateside, Cele and Bill were stationed at Scott Air Force Base near St. Louis, where they welcomed their daughter, Francine in 1962. They returned to Chicago and purchased Cele’s childhood home, in which four generations of the family have now lived. A few years later, they welcomed their son, Edward, in 1965. Cele spent the majority of her career working at a pharmaceutical company. Cele enjoyed cooking, fiber arts, reading, traveling, watching movies, and computer games.
Chapel service, Friday, June 26, at 10:00 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For information, including a link to view the service, shiva or to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.
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June 29th, 2026
Cele, Billy and myself had a nice time together in Kaiserslautern where they lived in my parents house. We still had Connection during long time. I will miss her!
~Christel Gilla
~Evangelisch, Kaiserslautern Germany
June 29th, 2026
Aunt Cele is my father’s brothers wife. Losing parents as a baby puts a space in your heart. Thanks to Aunt Cele’s Facebook determination she provided me with the gift of family, filling that space. I am so glad I was able to spend time with her and meet my family even though it took over 50 years. And to bring my son whom I believe looks like my father to meet everyone. I recall her and Uncle Bill walking up to Frannies carrying pizza boxes and both wearing fake mustaches. I wish I knew her sooner. Clearly she was funny and warm and I will love her forever. Sending all our love and prayers. Pam and Evan
~Pamela Strauss
~Niece, Las Vegas, Nevada
June 26th, 2026
Cele was one of my second cousins whom I discovered through genealogy and facebook several years ago. I’m so glad that I did. Though we didn’t know each other for more than 7 or 8 years, we had an immediate bond. I visited her several times, both at home and in the nursing home when I traveled to Chicago. We talked about family and our ancestors…sharing stories about our children and grandchildren. She had such a positive outlook on life. She was so full of vitality and spunk. I called her on her birthday, but had a feeling she was nearing the end. She will be sorely missed. May her memory be a blessing.
~Marguerite Beaser
~2nd cousin, Newton Highlands
June 26th, 2026
Always getting together for all the holidays.
~Melissa Hardt
~Niece, Rolling Meadow IL
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