Obituary

Charlene Gonzalez nee Kirschner, 88, beloved wife of the late Richard Gonzalez and former wife of the late David Rosen; loving mother of Buff Rosen Boyd (Cal Spitzer) and Kevin Rosen; dear sister of the late Muriel (the late Samuel) Skolnick; treasured aunt, cousin and friend of many. Charlene was ahead of her time as a successful career woman. Her charisma, dedication and hard work made her a force of nature in advertising sales. She was also a great mother and friend who will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, honesty and generous spirit. She will be greatly missed.

Due to the pandemic and out of concern for our extended family and friends, services and shiva will be private. Charlene is now at peace after having suffered from Alzheimer’s. In lieu of flowers and in an effort to make progress in obtaining a cure, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. For information and to leave condolences, Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or 847.255.3520.

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May 7th, 2020

Buff

Ellen, it was so good to hear from you and share that memory! I do remember it well! We had a lot of good times back then and I was very fond of your folks, too. Take care.

~Buff
~Daughter, Morton Grove, IL

March 29th, 2020

Dear Kevin and Buffy:
I have such precious and happy memories of how kind your Mother was. She always made us feel welcomed in your home. Buffy, I don’t know if you remember this but we found a tampon in your Mother’s purse and she went on to explain what it was used for. My Mother was SO upset because she had not been the first to tell us “the facts of life.” It may seem trivial, given what is happening right now in our world, but I hope it makes you smile, as it does me. I hope many more memories are a comfort to both of you at this time. Be well and stay safe.

~Ellen Garber Bronfeld
~Childhood friend, Skokie, Illinois

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