Obituary
Elaine Talbert, nee Neiberg, age 75, of Northbrook, IL, passed on Tuesday, July 30; beloved wife of Barry Talbert; loving mother of Alison (David) Schwartz and Matthew (Lisa) Talbert; adored Nana of Abraham, Harrison, Oriana and Naomi; devoted daughter of the late Sylvia and the late Al Neiberg, cherished sister of the late Susan Gussis; proud aunt of David (Lizzie) Gussis, and great-aunt of Ruth, Annabelle, and Scarlett Gussis; treasured niece of the late Jerry (Eunice) Meister; dear cousin of Robin Simborg, Michael (Sue) Meister, Lisa (Bob) Hamer, and Paul (Jill) Meister; life-long friend of Julie Kreiter Shulman.
Elaine’s life was blessed with treasured memories of growing up in Lincolnwood; attending Southern Illinois University where she met the love of her life, Barry; travels to Miami and Delray Beach, especially playing cards with her cousins and Zadie; parties at her home with the Scaccios and Bonomas; being pregnant with Julie; a house filled with Alison’s and Matthew’s friends; joking around with her pals at Shear Elegance; and family dinners surrounded by her mother, sister, children, grandchildren, nephew, and nieces. She was beautiful, generous, funny, and called things like she saw them. Elaine was a shining star. Her legacy of love will be forever cherished.
Graveside service Friday, 12 Noon CT at Shalom Memorial Park, Rand & Wilke Rds., Arlington Heights. Elaine’s service will be livestreamed at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) Scholarship Fund at www.osrui.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.
Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group.
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