Funeral Details

Renetta "Rennie" Shapiro

September 26, 1932 - March 18, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Allison Tick Brill
Congregation Sukkat Shalom

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

The Mather - Georgian Lounge
450 Davis Street
Evanston, Illinois 60201
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3:00PM until 6:00PM

Memorial Contributions

Inspiration Corporation
3504 West Lake Street
Chicago, Illinois 60624
www.inspirationcorp.org
or
The Selfhelp Home
908 West Argyle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60640
www.selfhelphome.org/donate
or
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
220 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60604
www.cso.org




OBITUARY

Renetta “Rennie” Shapiro nee Greenberg, 93

Beloved wife of the late Dr. Charles “Bud” M. Shapiro. Devoted mother of James (Elika) Shapiro, Steve (Lisa Greenberg) Shapiro, John (Paula) Shapiro and Lisa Shapiro. Proud grandmother of Sarah, Matthew (Chanel), Rachel (Mark), Cameron, Annie, Jordan, Lucy, Georgia and Grayson. Delighted great-grandmother of Kellen. Dear sister of Lois (the late Marvin) Perrye. Service Sunday, 10:00 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Boulevard (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. To view the service online please visit our website. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Inspiration Corporation, 3504 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60624, www.inspirationcorp.org or The Selfhelp Home, 908 West Argyle, Chicago, Illinois 60640 www.selfhelphome.org/donate or Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604 www.cso.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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The first time I met Rennie, I felt an immediate connection. And since she had read my book, she felt an immediate connection to me. It’s amazing how two people who hardly knew each other could feel like they’ve known each other all their lives. Rennie had such a good long life and I will miss her and feel grateful for having known her for this short time.

Michael Schoenhofer
March 19, 2026
Although I didn’t have to opportunity to meet your mother, I had the pleasure of hearing what a remarkable woman she was from Lisa , my dear friend. May she rest in peace knowing that she left behind a beautiful family and legacy.

Adriana Sormani

Adriana Sormani
March 20, 2026
A lovely and always gracious lady. May her memory be a blessing and her life an example for all !
(Our connection was through the Selfhelp Home).

Deborah and Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi
March 22, 2026
I met rennie at the Mather, we were introduced because we had them same last name.
She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many.
Lois Shapiro

LOIs Shapiro
March 23, 2026