Funeral Details

Marjorie Ellen Sandlow ("Marjie") passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 19, 2025, 11 days before her 71st birthday and just a few months before what would have been her 50th Anniversary with the love of her life, her husband, Barry Rosen. Marjie, who had been in excellent health, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer only six weeks earlier.

Marjie was a bright and shining star and a valued friend to everyone who knew her. Her dazzling, warm and genuine smile graced her beautiful face all day every day of her life. She was "The Girl With A Million Smiles."

But Marjie was not only about smiles -- she was a woman of substance and accomplishment.

After graduating from the University of Illinois in only three years, Marjie became one of only a handful of women at the time to graduate from Harvard Business School. Marjie then went on to a successful business career in medical equipment manufacturing, health care consulting, and marketing consulting, where she opened and managed the first European office of her firm, in London.

After relocating back to Chicago, Marjie and Barry started a family, with Hillary, Peter and Brian arriving in rapid succession. As with everything that she did, Marjie excelled at being a mother, making sure her children had every opportunity.

Marjie quickly became a community leader, where she held many roles, including PTO President, before being elected by the community to three terms on the District 113 School Board, which serves both Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools. Recognizing her leadership, her fellow Board Members elected her to three terms as Vice President and two terms as President. Marjie also served for nine years as representative to the North Shore Special Education District, where she also was elected as Vice President and President. Marjie then became President of Cornerstone, Jamaica, which provides free eye glasses and other services to elementary school children.

A determined athlete, Marjie ran three half marathons, completed multiple triathlons, and scuba-dived, backpacked, ocean kayaked, and river rafted all over the world. She recently climbed Mt. Etna -- the largest volcano in Europe -- in the snow.

She loved and was loved dearly by many friends, with whom she walked thousands of miles, played hundreds of mahjong games, and spent infinite time telling stories about her family.

Throughout her life, Marjie was most proud of being a wife and mother. She was the glue of the whole extended family. She will forever be missed and in our hearts.

Devoted daughter of Betty Sandlow nee Blumenthal and the late Richard Sandlow. Treasured wife of Barry Rosen. Loving mother of Hillary (Jim) Kuperman, Peter (Kayla) Rosen and Brian (fiancée Sabrina Pearson) Rosen. Cherished Grandmother of Jude, Myles, and was excitedly expecting her third grandchild in September. Dear sister of Tom Sandlow and the late Maria (Jesus Castillo) Del Carmen Castillo. Fond sister-in-law of Randy (the late Martha) Rosen and Mark (Debra) Ambrose. Beloved Aunt of Bonnie (Tony), Sheri, Mariano (Flora), Juan (Suzy), Bea (Sam), Neal, Jeff, Elizabeth, Henry and Della. Adored Great Aunt and Cousin to many.

Service Sunday, 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. To view the service online please visit our website. In lieu of flowers, memorials to North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 N. Sheridan Rd., Glencoe, IL 60022 www.nsci.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com