Sharon Karp, nee Litwin, age 77; she had a life-long thirst for knowledge, a love for all God’s creatures and lived her life as an eternal optimist; beloved wife for 56 years of the late Jeff; loving mother of Laurie (Scott) Echales, Leslie (Jeff) Schwartz and Michelle (Tim) Faselt; adored grandma of Melanie (Allison), Drew, Sydney, Austin, Lucas, Robbie and Jackie; devoted daughter of the late Hy and the late Esther Litwin; cherished sister of Stuart (Pam) Litwin; dear sister-in-law of the late Judy Berens; treasured aunt and friend to many. Service Sunday 10:00 a.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter, www.orphansofthestorm.org or to the charity of your choice. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.