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Gwendolyn Marcia Rabin Shapiro

Gwendolyn Marcia Rabin Shapiro obituary, Highland Park, IL

Gwendolyn Shapiro Obituary

83 years old, beloved wife of Robert Irving Shapiro for 62 years. Mother to Susan Shapiro, Linda Shapiro Porter, Dr. Debbie Shapiro and Judy (Mike) Morgan. Sister-in-law to Nathan (Randy) Shapiro and the late Norton (Barbara) Shapiro. Loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother to many, Aunt and Great Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of the AEPhi sorority, avid supporter of AAEJ, board member of Hadassah. She was the matriarch of our family, and best friend to many. Let her memory be for a blessing.

Graveside Service at Westlawn Cemetery, Thursday at 1:30 pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 19, 2023.

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Jeanne Sturm Klotz

July 13, 2025

I was the Shapiro summer helper in 1966 for. Susan, Linda and Debbie. Judy wasn´t born yet. I still live near Chilton, Wi. I was going through all my picture albums from those teenage years of my life. I know it´s been such a long time ago. But it definitely was a special time spending my summer with the whole family. I did visit there only one time, with my 2 kids when they were small. Your parents were very good and generous people to know. I am saddened to have taken this long to communicate with you girls. But my thoughts now are with you all, if you happen to read this.

Sheila and Maurice Pickard

January 25, 2023

Gwen was my dearest friend from 7th grade on. She was bright, fun, president of many organizations and simply a wonderful person. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her
Sheila and Maurie Pickard

Al and Lee Rabin

January 24, 2023

We were so sorry to hear of Gwen´s passing. She was a truly good person who was kind to all. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Al and Lee Rabin

Linda Levy

January 19, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of you loss. My heart goes out to you and the family.
Linda Levy

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Marjorie Kaplow Kaplan

January 19, 2023

Gwen was a dear friend from the seventh grade through high school. Lost track during college, but saw each other when she was an occasional customer in my candy store. I remember her mom and her dad and I remember that she was the fastest 30 yard dasher in our gym class. May her memory be a blessing to all of her family. Marjorie Kaplow Kaplan

Catherine Handelsman

January 19, 2023

Harold and I are saddened to learn of Gwen´s passing. We send our sincere condolences to the entire family. Truly a lovely lady! We will keep her memory in our hearts.
Catherine & Harold Handelsman

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