Obituary
Joyce Root, Age 91, passed away on January 21, 2025. Beloved wife of Herbert for almost 64 years; loving mother of Judy (Barry) Mendelsberg, Gail Root (Chris Anderson) and Ellen (Michael) Saichek; cherished grandma of Liora, Cara (Alex), Justin (Meagan), Rebecca, Lea, and Sydney; loving great grandma of Isabel and Ryan; best friend and sister of Elaine Stein (the late Raymond), and sister of the late Sheldon (Beverly) Berson and the late Sanford (Sharon) Berson; dear aunt and friend to many. She was a lifetime member of Hadassah and an active member of Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation Sisterhood for many years. Memorial donations in her honor may be made to Hadassah, www.hadassah.org/region/chicago-north-shore . Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Chapel service, Wednesday, January 22, 2025; 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL. For a link to view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.
Service Information
Service : Wednesday, January 22nd at 10:00 am
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
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January 22nd, 2025
To Judy and family
Lovely service in memory of your mother.
Sorry I never met her.
Lucky for me to have met all of you.
With deepest sympathy
Elayne
~Elayne Silver Topolski
~Extended family, Northbrook Il
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