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Shirley Stein Obituary

Shirley M. Stein, nee Meyers, age 87, beloved wife for 65 years of the late Sherwin Stein; loving mother of Renee (Marc) Redman and Joan (Rob) Asher; adored grandmother of Jonathan and Robert Redman, Jason (Thalia) and Abigail Asher; devoted daughter of the late Ida and Nathan Meyers; cherished sister of the late Rita Meyers; dear sister-in-law of Sandra (late Dave) Farkas and Winnie (late Bob) Gedan; treasured aunt and friend to many. Shirley lived a happy life, outside of this last short chapter. She enjoyed travel, theatre, concerts, and library events. We take solace in knowing that she and Sherwin are now together, along with her sister and parents. Graveside service Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. CT at Shalom Memorial Park, Rand & Wilke Rds, Arlington Heights. The service will be livestreamed on Shirley's webpage at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hadassah, www.hadassah.org/donate or Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 17, 2023.

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