Arlene Sue Shamash

June 8th, 2020

To Norman and family,
We are sending our heartfelt sympathy as you struggle today with the loss of your amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She was a loyal and trustworthy friend to the Turry family and we thank you. She saw them through many tears and laughter and never let them down. They will truly miss her. Today your tears are full of pain but soon those tears will come with smiles of blessings for all she taught you and the memories she has past down to her grandchildren.
Take care of your Dad and hopefully he can be healthy and safe without her.
Our love to all of you,
Nancy and Jerry Turry

~Nancy and Jerry Turry
~Friend, Lincolnwood il 60712

June 8th, 2020

The service today was so moving! Arlene has been a friend through high school and at Temple Chai. She has left a lasting legacy of what family means. Listening to the stories her daughter and granddaughters shared told us how important she was to them. Arlene’s legacy will certainly live on in them!

~Lynne Leonard
~friend, IL

June 8th, 2020

Rest in peace dear cousin
Sandy and Mel

~Sandy Goldstein
~First cousin, Scottsdale, Arion

June 8th, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to Steve, Jomarie and the Shamash family. May Arlene’s memory be a blessing for you.

Karen Zimbler

~Karen Zimbler
~Co-worker of Steve Shamash, Buffalo Grove, IL

June 8th, 2020

Arlene,

Everyone who is connecting over your death saying the same thing: ” I didnt know she was ill. What a wonderful girl . A loss for us all.’
I so enjoyed getting to together with you thru out the years. We had a wonderful group of friends from Roosevelt High Schoo and you played a big part in that. You smile is what I will miss most and your easy going way. I am very sad. I will miss you and wont forget you. Love, Sandi Marcus Juhlin

~Sandi Juhlin
~friend since Roosevelt High school, chicago

June 8th, 2020

I met Arlene a few years ago in Banyan Springs
She became my vice president of the Jewish heritage club she was instrumental in a lot of the changes and programming
She will be sorely missed as a member of the board and a friend rest in peace condolences to the whole family

~RosyRose
~Friend, Boynton Beach fla

June 8th, 2020

I don’t know where to start… so many wonderful memories. We’ve shared so many celebrations, vacations, and life cycle events. From Hibbard School on, Arlene was a life long friend. She will be dearly missed.

~Honey and Barry
~Friend 65+ years, Illinois

June 8th, 2020

Arlene Sue Shamash .

~Steven Shamash

June 8th, 2020

Arlene Sue Shamash

~Steven Shamash

June 8th, 2020

My precious cousin Arlene ;

How wonderful to have shared so many treasured moments together: birthdays, summers at Fox River, weddings, and always our family gatherings. A closeness and love I will always remember. Rest in peace, my dear cousin. Love, Elaine

~Elaine Olken
~First cousin, Los Angeles, California

June 8th, 2020

To Arlene’s family… she was a beautiful woman and I know her from Sisterhood, now Women of Reform Judaism. Whenever I saw her, she was so friendly and always had a smile on her face. I was so sad to hear of her passing. One of the nicest people that I have met.

~Norma Kaplan
~Sisterhood Member, Buffalo Grove, IL

June 7th, 2020

Dear Norman and Family,

I have known Arlene for almost 50 years. I am so sorry for your loss.
Arlene was such a kind and caring person. She saw two of my grandsons growing up at JCYS for years. Arlene was a very special person. 😥🌹

~Bobbi Ezell
~Friend, Mundelein, IL

June 7th, 2020

Thanks for over 50 years of sharing & making cherished memories. How very blessed we were to share our lives. Both having four kids, being married as many years, & having husbands that were such close friends. Thank you “Arlene” up there. You’ll never be forgotten & you’re in the wonderful company of so many of our loved ones. Eleanor & Bill

~Eleanor Bill Littmann
~Close 50yr friends, ArlingtonHts. Il 60004

June 6th, 2020

Always happiest with family

~Steven
~Photographer, Chicago

June 6th, 2020

Friends for forever. All life cycle events, dinners, laughs every minute. She will be greatly missed.

~Carol and Barry Melnick
~Friends, Arlington Heights, IL

June 6th, 2020

75th Birthday

~Steven Shamash
~Son, Chicago, IL

June 6th, 2020

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~steven shamash
~, chicago

June 5th, 2020

She was a very nice person

~Sheldon Galens
~Old neighborhood, Deerfield