Obituary
Sherrie Oppenheim, 80, née Sussman, beloved wife of Bill Oppenheim, happily married for 62 wonderful years; loving mother of Monty Oppenheim, Brandi (Adam) Secher and Lori (Bobby) Miller; cherished Nana of Eli Secher, Avery and Tanner Miller; dear sister of the late Terri Brill. Sherrie was a treasured aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Sherrie was an extraordinary woman whose impeccable taste and deep passion for fashion set her apart in the industry. Widely regarded as one of the top shoe buyers in the country, she built a reputation for curating exceptional collections and setting trends. In 1994, Shirise received the prestigious Michael Angelo Shoe Award from the Italian Trade Commission, recognizing it as the #1 women's Italian shoe store in the United States.
Located on Park Avenue in Glencoe, Shirise became an iconic boutique, serving customers from the North Shore as well as clients regionally and across the country for more than 30 years. Sherrie's keen eye and distinctive style left a lasting mark-so much so that many women still cherish and wear pieces they purchased from her store to this day.
Her legacy endures as an inspiration to women everywhere. Through vision, determination, and extraordinary taste, she built one of the most successful independent high-fashion shoe and accessory boutiques in the country.
One thing she adored more than her love for shoes and accessories was her love for her family, especially her 3 grandchildren, Avery, Tanner and Eli.
Please attend private graveside service via livestream, Thursday March 12 at 12:00 PM. For the link to view the service and to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org http://www.shalommemorial.org call 847-255-3520
Everyone is invited to the Memorial service Thursday, March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM at Am Shalom 840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, with shiva following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research www.michaeljfox.org and/or Lewy Body Dementia Association at Rush University, https://lbda.org/donate