Sandy M. Gerber

Sandy M. Gerber obituary, Buffalo Grove, IL

Sandy M. Gerber

Sandy Gerber Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goldman Funeral Group - Skokie Chapel on Apr. 12, 2024.

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Sandy M. Gerber, nee Gilbert, age 81, of Highland Park, beloved wife and best friend for 58 years of Marshall J. Gerber; loving mother of Jay (Ellen) Gerber, Laura Gerber, and Bobby (Inna Feldman-Gerber) Gerber; adored Grammy of Max (Bri), Nikki, Jamie, Melissa (Matt), Dana (Mark), Sarah and Ari; proud great grandmother of Madison and Logan; "adopted grandmother" of Taylor, Adam, Zoe, and Cody; devoted daughter of the late K. Lewis and the late F. Sarah Gilbert; cherished sister of Jeff (Susan) Gilbert and John (Erica) Gilbert; dear sister-in-law of the late Charles (Susan) Gerber; treasured aunt of Dana (Kip), Lauren, and Devra; special friend to many and best friend to Theresa "T". Sandy was a beautiful, magical, kind, emphatic woman. She had a love for her family, sweets, and friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor. She dedicated her life to making others happy. Graveside service Sunday, 1:30 p.m. CT at Memorial Park Cemetery, Menorah Section, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie. The service will be livestreamed on Sandy's webpage at goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org or Little City Foundation, Charles Evans Gerber Endowment Fund, www.littlecity.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.
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