Shari Z. Hoffman

Shari Z. Hoffman obituary

Shari Z. Hoffman

Shari Hoffman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd. on Sep. 24, 2025.
Shari Zelda Hoffman, of Des Plaines, passed away suddenly September 17, 2025 at the age of 42. She was the beloved fiancée of Henry Kroschel; loving fur-mom to her dog, Noah, and cat, Joey; dearest granddaughter to the late Joseph and Phyllis Hoffman; fond half-sister to Jeremy Dover. Shari was born August 19, 1983 in Chicago, Illinois. She was known for her heart of gold. She may have had a lot of fun in her life, but she truly was a good person who cared and gave more than she could. Shari will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 4:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.

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G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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