Cheri Ellen Golde, age 73, beloved wife for 45 years of the late Sheldon Golde; loving mother of the late Rebekah Golde; cherished stepmother of Franne (Paul Fox) Golde-Fox; adored grandmother of Syd Fox; devoted daughter of the late Reuben and the late Anne Bodenstein; dear sister of the late Adrene Perom and the late Jan Mayer; treasured aunt of Stephanie Perom, Cyndi Lange, Joe (Mindy) Hardy, and Paula Rogers; special great aunt of Ivy; fond sister-in-law of Myles (Nancy) Golde, Hope Hornstein, Laura (late Jerry) Pearlman, and the late Edith Gnippe. Cheri was always stylish and beautiful, but won the affection of her late husband Shelly, with her heart of gold and gracious manner. She was kind, generous, compassionate, and always there for friends and family, even through her own hardships. She loved cats, having many over the years, and is survived by her Burmese, Shayna. She will be greatly missed. The service will be private. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org or Susan G. Komen, www.komenchicago.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.