Obituary
Monica Toppel, neé Rosen, 74. Beloved and cherished wife of Michael, devoted and adoring mother of Lisa (Joel) Michael, Jeffrey (Amy) Toppel and Lauren (Neil) Rosenbaum, loving sister and sister-in-law of Gary (Linda) Rosen. The most loving Nonnie to Carter, Tanner, Ryder Toppel, Jori (Michael), Brecken and Tatum Rosenbaum and special, fun aunt to Steve (Lauren) Rosen and Laura (Brian) Nessel. A truly GREAT aunt to Tyler and Kylie Rosen and Leah and Lexi Nessel. Monica had a smile that lit up the room. She always looked for the good in everyone and NEVER missed a chance to say, "I love you" to those close to her heart. Every phone call ended with the same closing too, "I love you" and she meant it.
Monica had many wonderful relationships from her career in education, realty, boutique owner and interior design. She was a hard worker, giving her very best to everything she did. She will be sorely missed for her great counsel, fabulous sweet and sour meatballs, design expertise and the love she exuded to her family. Most of all, her infectious laugh was contagious!
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations made to Lungevity at https://www.lungevity.org/ or The Dragonfly Foundation where you can make a donation in memory of Monica at Donate Now | The Dragonfly Foundation https://dragonfly.org/donate-now/
Chapel services will be held on Tuesday, December 26, at 10:00 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights Interment Shalom Memorial Park.. For information, including a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org http://www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.