Gertrude Tauf Lowenstein

Gertrude Tauf Lowenstein, 98, died 23 January 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. A life-long resident of Chicago, IL, Mrs. Lowenstein is survived by Cantor Janice L. Roger (daughter) and Brandon Roger, David Alan Lowenstein (son), Eddie Roger and Miles Roger (grandchildren), six nieces, as well as great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lowenstein was the widow of Herbert Lowenstein.

Mrs. Lowenstein grew up Chicago, graduated from Tuley High School, and retired as an administrative assistant with Quaker Oats Company. She served in the United States Women Army Corps during World War II and was an active member of the Jewish War Veterans.

Throughout her life, she was an active volunteer in philanthropic, religious, and civic organizations including Lake Shore School, Temple Menorah, and The Melodians . She loved working with small children, reading, singing, and studying Yiddish.

Funeral services will take place at ARN Mortuary on Wednesday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m.; burial will be in Chicago. A Shiva Minyan will take place at the home of Cantor and Mr. Brandon Roger Thursday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cantor Janice L. Roger Music Fund c/o Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.