Wendy Barbara Klassman

Wendy Barbara Klassman, 65, beloved and devoted wife of Glenn Klassman; cherished and loving mother of Blake Klassman and Tracey Klassman. Special buddy to Justin Horwitz. Darling daughter to Marilyn Schoen, 94, who is able to join us. Surrounded by her siblings, Warren (Ellen) Schoen, Steven Schoen, Joyce Schoen (the late Larry Strom), Bill Schoen, and her angels in heaven, Brent Schoen and Craig Schoen. Loved by Glenn's parents, Roberta and the late Sherwin Klassman. Her adorable father was her main angel in heaven, Sandford Schoen.

Wendy had a rare gift: she was able to personalize every interaction, making each person she encountered feel truly seen for a day, week, or ongoing years. Her specialty-and her legacy-was making people feel warm, welcomed, and deeply cherished. Family was the center of her world, and her love for her children knew no bounds.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, leukemiarf.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org.

Chapel service, Wednesday 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Private family entombment. For information or to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.