Sherrie Oppenheim

Sherrie Oppenheim, née Sussman, passed away at the age of 80. She was the beloved wife of Bill Oppenheim, with whom she shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. She was the loving mother of Monty Oppenheim, Brandi (Adam) Secher, and Lori (Bobby) Miller, and the cherished Nana of Eli Secher, Avery Miller, and Tanner Miller. She was the dear sister of the late Terri Brill and a treasured aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Sherrie was an extraordinary woman whose impeccable taste and deep passion for fashion distinguished her 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, her boutique Shirise received the prestigious Michael Angelo Shoe Award from the Italian Trade Commission, named the number one women’s Italian shoe store in the United States. Located on Park Avenue in Glencoe, Shirise became an iconic boutique that served customers from the North Shore, across the region, and throughout the country for more than 30 years. Her keen eye and distinctive style left a lasting impression; many women still cherish and wear pieces they purchased from her store. Through vision, determination, and extraordinary taste, she created one of the most successful independent high-fashion shoe and accessory boutiques in the country.

Above all, Sherrie adored her family, especially her three grandchildren, Avery, Tanner, and Eli. Her love for them was the greatest joy in her life.