Samuels, Sharon of Elmhurst, Il

Sharon Samuels, nee Oberman, age 78; beloved wife of Stephen Samuels for 55 years; devoted mother of Michael (Lisa), Amy, and the late Robert Samuels; cherished grandmother of Benjamin Samuels, Scott Biancofiori, Kaleb Samuels, and Josephine Biancofiori. Sharon grew up in University City, Missouri, and met the love of her life, Steve, while he was a freshman at Washington University. Their first date was on December 5, 1959 and were married on December 19, 1965. Sharon taught early childhood education for over 20 years in Elmhurst as a preschool teacher. After her children were grown, Sharon’s second career was in retail sales for Marshall Fields and Vera Bradley. Sharon was a volunteer for numerous groups and organizations, including DuPage Pads, Peoples Resource Center in Wheaton and Elmhurst’s Walk-In-Ministry. Sharon enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was an avid traveler. She and her husband traveled to over 80 countries, spanning every continent. Services Monday 10 a.m. at Congregation Etz Chaim, 1710 S. Highland Ave., Lombard 60148. Interment Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago. Remembrances may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org) or the Robert Scott Samuels Fund of Congregation Etz Chaim. Info: Chesed v’Emet Funeral Home, Rudy Lerner, Funeral Director, 847-577-0856,

Death Date: 9-Jul-21    Service Date: 12-Jul-21    Service Time: 10:00 AM    Service Type: Temple

Cemetery: Rosehill Cemetery       Synagogue: Congregation Etz Chaim

Samuel’s Residence
595 Hillcrest
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630.258.5083