Rosalie Isaacson

Rosalie Isaacson, age 98, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 21, 2018, in her home. Born in the Glen Park area of Gary, she graduated in 1939 from Lew Wallace High School. She graduated from Wilson Junior College in Chicago and was an office manager for Dyer Auto Auction for over 20 years. She always said her proudest accomplishment was her family. Married to Joseph Isaacson for 73 years, who precedes her in death, she missed him dearly. Rosalie was a proud resident of the Miller community, loved her neighbors and was much beloved by them. She was an active member for more than 50 years of Temple Israel and deeply devoted to its congregation . Her love for learning and her warm smile were an inspiration to many. She was a long time member of the League of Women Voters, generous to many charities, and an avid bird watcher and gardener. Rosalie was also a world traveler and book lover. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Kentopp and Helen Townsend; three sisters: Lorraine Karsten (Ted), Dorothy Steen (Max), and Winnie Audo (Pete). Rosalie is survived by her son, David Isaacson; her daughters, Charlene Tsoutsouris (Dr. George), and Janice Cook (Jim), four grandchildren; Val Tsoutsouris, Dr. Vaughn Tsoutsouris, David Cook and Ashleigh Masi (Rich), and two great grandchildren, Evers and Nicolas. She will be missed by her kind nieces and nephews; Kathy Schmidt, John Audo, Marcy Carrerras (Jose), Barb Northam (Chuck), and Bill Steen (Sharon). Gratitude is too small a word of appreciation for her long time caregiver, Donna Dominion. The family is also indebted to her other caregivers, Amelia Sigala, Jennifer Dominion, Liz Immel, and very solicitous next door neighbors, Pat Kelley and Gail Star. Funeral service for Rosalie will be held, Sunday, February 25, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart. Friends are invited to meet with her family on Sunday from 10:00 a.m., until the time of service at 11:00, Rabbi Robin Damsky officiating. Interment in Temple Israel Cemetery, Portage. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Israel, 601 North Montgomery Street, Gary, IN 46403, www.templeisraelmiller.org, or your favorite charity. www.burnsfuneral.com.

Rosalie Isaacson

November 12, 1919 - February 21, 2018