Obituary

Judith “Judy” Carmel (nee’ Nathans), 82, passed away on May 31, 2025; beloved wife and best friend of Arnold for 60 wonderful years; loving mother of Elana (Yoav Levy) Carmel-Levy, Naomi (Daniel) Carmel-Brown and the late Shoshana Carmel; cherished “Savta” of Sean, Sarah Mae and Nathan Levy and Joshua, Ari and Shai Carmel-Brown; much loved sister of Syd (Judith White) Nathans, dear aunt and friend of many. Judy was a force to be reckoned with, lived on her own terms, had a great sense of humor, and would give anything to anyone. She could light up any room, was an amazing cook who loved to host the holidays and taught many generations how to make challah. Judy was past president of Hadassah where she led many cooking classes as well as helped run fundraising sales. She loved singing, was an avid reader of romance novels but her most treasured moments were spent with her beloved family. She will be dearly missed by all whose lives she touched. Memorial donations in her honor to Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation, www.amyisrael.org or American Cancer Society, www.donate.cancer.org. Chapel service, Tuesday, June 3, 2025; 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Service Information

Service : Tuesday, June 3rd at 12:15 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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June 13th, 2025

The Carmels were friends with my parents, June and Dick Segal, Arnold taught us in the Synagogue school, and later Judy sang with my mom, my brother Bob, me, and Cantor Edgar for Kol Nidre. The Carmels were loved by many in Lincoln including my family.

~Tom Segal
~Friend from Lincoln NE, Ann Arbor, MI

June 5th, 2025

Judy was a true Light in our community. My children grew up with hers. It was a joy to have Judy and her beloved Arnold In our midst for a few: special days a few years ago. Memory …. a blessing . 🥰

~Brenda Friedman Ingraham
~Dear friend, Lincoln , Nebraska

June 3rd, 2025

I’ve known Judy for more than 50 years. I met her thru Arnold, her husband and my great friend. She was lovely in every way: a great mother and wife. She was generous funny, caring and kind. I loved her, and being around her. She always filled a room with he r spirit, and now will fill my memories with her continuing presence. RIP Judy.

~Jerry parsons
~Friend, Stillwater, MN.

June 2nd, 2025

Dear Arnold and Family, we were saddened to learn about Judy ZL”. May she rest in peace.
Please receive our most sincere condolences and may HASHEM give you strength to get through this very difficult time.
We hold fond memories of the Carmel Family in our Toledo Years.
Sending you much love and sympathy. Jim and Renee Akers

~Renee Akers
~friend, Chicago Illinois

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