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Lillian Sherr Obituary

Sherr, Lillian of Chicago, former longtime resident of Phoenix, AZ, passed away after a long illness on August 29, 2005, just four days short of her 96th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Herman Sherr, cherished mother of Rachel (John) Ruch of Lakeside, Montana and Jonathan Sherr of Chicago, dearest sister of Samuel (the late Dorothy) Schor and aunt of Suzi Schor all of Woodland Hills, CA. Private services. Arrangements by: Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 31, 2005.

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Suzi Schor

August 25, 2020

Fifteen years and you're still in my heart ❤

Linda Alpert

September 18, 2005

Suzi and Cousins: From what I have heard, Lil was the best "First" and "Second" Mom ever. Our thoughts are with you. Linda, Rick and Mikayla Alpert.

Mike Barnes

September 18, 2005

Suzi, Sam and Kate: All my love and comfort go out to you. Aunt Lil used to feed me when I would visit during college and she never missed any of Suzi/my performances together. God Bless. Mike

SHANNON HIRSCH

September 18, 2005

Suzi and Family:



I know how much your wonderful Aunt Lil meant to you and our whole family wishes you peace. Celebrate your times together as she would have wanted. Shannon

KATE REVILL

September 9, 2005

I met my favorite Aunt after my first airplane ride to visit her in Phoenix over 20 years ago, and immediately felt her love for me and my Mom and Dad. Aunt Lil was the sweetest and most loving relative I have...next to my Mom. She always had my pictures displayed in her house and treated me like a "grown-up" even after I made the mistake of hugging my first cactus while visiting her. I will miss her as much as those who had the good fortune to know her much longer and hope that she smiles when she remembers the fun we had together. I love you, Aunt Lil and hope you are finally at peace.

jay siegall

September 1, 2005

To Sam and Suzi: My heart is with you on the passing of Lill who meant so much to you. We should all be so fortunate to have family we feel so warmly about.Love to you both. sEAGLE

SAM SCHOR

August 31, 2005

If I were able to reach out and hold your hand, my baby sister, I would. You brought joy to all your six siblings, as well as to our parents. Our Pa adored you and hopefully, you are back in his arms. To say "I love you" would be an understatement...you were and always will be my kid sister. Thanks for putting up with all my shenanigans throughout our lives - I only hope they keep you smiling. A part of me has gone with you and Dot is waiting for you with open arms. I am blessed to have had you with me for so long. Safe journey, my dear one. Sam (Written on behalf of Brother Sam by Suzi)

SUZI SCHOR

August 31, 2005

Lillian Sherr was not only my aunt, but my best friend. She inspired me to play piano, to dance, to love the arts. We shared so many wonderful times in my 58 years...she brought me to life. Lil was a "sister" to my late Mom, Dorothy, and a blood and loving sister to my Dad, Sam, who survives her. There are no words to express the hole her passing has left in my life and that of my daughter, Kate. May she continue to hear the beautiful music she so loved for Eternity. I love you, Aunt Lil!

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