Sylvia R. Kerpel, née Rothschild, 75, beloved daughter of the late John and Renee Rothschild; devoted wife and best friend for over 50 years of Michael Kerpel; loving mother of Martin (Melissa) Kerpel and David (Erin) Kerpel; proud Grandma of Andrew, Julia, Brandon, and Samantha; dear sister of Armand (Marylee) Rothschild; a treasured friend of many. Sylvia was known as Madame Kerpel to the French students she taught at Highland Park High School for over 25 years. To those who were lucky enough to know her, she was nurturing, intelligent, caring, affectionate, compassionate, and a life-long learner. Always willing to show kindness to strangers, she could strike up a conversation with anyone she encountered. She was always concerned for the well-being of others, especially her family. She had an amazing, adventurous spirit until the end. A funeral service will be held at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, IL on Wednesday February 12th at 1:30 pm. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ORT, www.ort.org.
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