Judith Rooth (Karol) passed on October 18, 2017. Judith was born in Minneapolis, MN, to George and Martha Karol where she grew up in a large and nurturing family. She and parents moved to Davenport, IA, and again to Rogers Park in Chicago, where she graduated from Senn High School. She then attended college atContinue Reading
Judith Rooth (Karol) passed on October 18, 2017. Judith was born in Minneapolis, MN, to George and Martha Karol where she grew up in a large and nurturing family. She and parents moved to Davenport, IA, and again to Rogers Park in Chicago, where she graduated from Senn High School. She then attended college at Indiana University, and the University of Illinois (Navy Pier). Her undergraduate studies were interrupted by her marriage in 1955 to Alan Rooth, but she later obtained her undergraduate degree in French, and a Master’s degree in Social Work degree from Purdue University, Calumet campus. Judy was a dedicated and well-respected licensed marital and family therapist, developing a successful counseling practice, and earning the trust and respect of numerous clients, individuals and families during her 30 years of practice. She was frequently designated by the Lake County family law judges as an independent evaluator and guardian in complicated cases and disputes. Judy was also extremely active in the Northwest Indiana Jewish Community for over 50 years, where she held various leadership positions at the Kneseth Israel and Congregation Beth Israel synagogues, and the Northwest Indiana Jewish Federation, where she served in several leadership positions, including President and Campaign Chair. She remained extremely invested and active in the Jewish Federation until her death. Judy was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, Alan, with whom she enjoyed 57-year marriage based upon trust, respect and unconditional love. Judy is survived by her admiring and loving two sons, Barry (Lisa) and Robert (Melissa); and her adoring grandchildren who have been the source of immeasurable pride and joy for the past 25 years: Jennifer, Jordan, Jessica and Jacob, her brother Jay (Carol) Karol and sister-in-law Charlene (Bob) Zand. Judy is also survived by a niece and several nephews. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 12:00 pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 535 Progress Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will be at Kneseth Israel Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 am -12:00 pm at the synagogue. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Northwest Indiana Jewish Federation, 585 Progress Ave. Munster, IN 46321, www.federationonline.org, in her memory would be appreciated.

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