Funeral Details

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sherrie Weiss passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the age of 71. Sherrie’s life was a testament to love, generosity, and commitment to family and community. She laughed easily and gave thoughtfully.
Born to Zangwill and Beverly Munies, Sherrie grew up with a deep appreciation for tradition and connection. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Michelle. She is survived by her husband, Albert Weiss; children, Melissa Rose and Mark Rose (Valerie); brother, Bruce Munies (Sarah Pang); stepchildren, Laura Weiss, Josh Weiss (Natalie), and Mitchell Weiss (Lori); and her ten beloved grandchildren.
Sherrie was a caring, supportive, admiring mom, always available to Mark and Melissa as they grew from children into parents themselves.
She met her husband, Albert Weiss, in November 1999. Their life together became one of shared adventures, love, and partnership. Together, they created a warm and welcoming home, where they enjoyed nothing more than hosting family and friends.
Her holiday celebrations, like Pesach, Rosh Hashanah, and Thanksgiving, were particularly special, with her epic tablescapes and joyous traditions creating cherished memories. A devoted mother and grandmother, Sherrie instilled a love for Judaism and the importance of family.
As a preschool teacher at Beth El and B’nai Tikvah, she was adored by her students and parents, especially for her patience and ability to connect with children who needed extra care.
Sherrie was a world traveler, visiting over 70 countries with Albert and making eight meaningful trips to Israel. Her dedication to Jewish education was exemplified by her work with the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. Her leadership and vision helped transform Melton into a thriving organization, ensuring its impact on future generations.
A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, at Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077. Shivah will follow from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. Shiva will be held on Friday, January 17 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the home of Albert Weiss at 1 Timberleaf Lane, Riverwoods, IL 60015.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. meltonschool.org/index.php/donate
May her memory be a blessing.