Shirley Rochelle Braun

Shirley Rochelle Braun obituary, Deerfield, IL

Shirley Rochelle Braun

Shirley Braun Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 19, 2025.
Shirley Rochelle Braun, aged 97; cherished daughter of the late Bessie and Hyman Singer; devoted wife of 71 years to Jerry Braun; beloved mother of Bonnie Hoffman, Howard (Jan), Sheldon (Lynn), and Claudia Braun; beloved mother-in-law of Michael Hoffman and Gerry Berman; adored grandmother of Josh Berman (Amy Ornée), Jamie (Andrew) Schiffman, Mackie Berman (Joe Grant), Erin (Bobby) Loder, Aaron (Risa) Braun, Michael (Natalia) Braun, Julie Meadors, Steven (Chen) Braun, Emily Braun, Jen (Nate) Miller, Haley (Josh) Lelah, and Wes (Chelsea) Braun; loving great grandmother of Maddie, Naomi, David, Lilly, Ella, Phillip, Liam, Adva, Jonathan, Adam, Romi, Zoey, Mason, Eliana, Rafael, Levi, Benny, Morrie, Dezi and Zev, dear sister of the late Mildred (George) Spero, Sylvia (Morrie) Bloom, Phyllis (Melvin) Ruder, Ira (Goldye) Singer and Olive Singer; sister in law of the late Irving (Tibey) Braun, Estelle (Dave) Abod, Mark Braun, and Marilyn (Herb) Mazer. Shirley was a beautiful, radiant soul whose smile could light up a room and embraced everyone she met. She had a rare gift; a true ability to make every person feel loved, seen and deeply special. Services Thursday (8/21) 11a.m. West Suburban Temple Har Zion, 1040 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest. Interment Jewish Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, The Parkinson's Foundation or the charity of your choice. https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/V3W2A1I Info: Chesed v'Emet Funeral Home, 847-577-0856 or www.chesedvemet.com

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Fred Ellman

August 20, 2025

Shirley was one of the nicest, kindest and most supportive people I have ever had the privilege to know. She and Jerry were my parent´s best friends. They shared so many beautiful moments and created so many memories together that gave each of them tremendous joy and pleasure. Shirley was truly one of a kind and there is a great void now in a lot of people´s hearts without her smile. May she rest in peace. Our most sincere condolences to all of the family.

Sharon Cohen

August 20, 2025

We all loved Aunt Shirley and felt very blessed to have her for 97 years. She was a bright light to everyone she knew. I will always remember her laughter and beautiful voice.
Condolences to the whole family.

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Pam and Lenny

August 20, 2025

Our memories are of an ever sweet, caring aunt with a smile on her face and a song in her heart and on her lips. She was beautiful inside and outside. May her memory be a blessing for all Israel. We are sorry we can't be with you all.

Pam and David Kahn

August 19, 2025

Shirley made us feel very welcome when we moved in next door. She was a lovely woman. Always so pleasant. We are very sorry for the family, and will miss her.

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