Judith Ann “Judie” Johnson, 69, of Peoria, passed away at 4:19 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2010, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
She was born in Peoria on October 6, 1940, a daughter of Noble E. and Theresa B. (Herchenroder) Broadstone. Her parents preceded her in death. She married William E. “Bill” Johnson on May 24, 1958 at the 2nd Baptist Church in Peoria. He survives.
Judie is also survived by her daughter, Krista L. (William) Daily of Peoria; grandchildren, Andrew S. Eckhold of Peoria, Stephanie A. (Timothy) Irwin of Normal and Zachary W. Eckhold of Peoria; sister, Joyce Parker of Bartonville; and three nephews.
She graduated from Limestone Community High School’s class of 1958. Judie was a greeter at Walmart Supercenter on Allen Road in Peoria and was formerly employed with Bergner’s Department Store on Madison Park and in Downtown Peoria.
She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Peoria and volunteered to assist in preparing meals for funeral luncheons at the church. She also enjoyed making and selling crafts.
Judie enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball, folk art painting, scrapbooking, sewing and collecting Disney memorabilia. She enjoyed listening to Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country music, especially Alan Jackson. Her favorite song was “I’ll Fly Away”.
She was a most loving and caring person to everyone. At church, she loved greeting people and hugging everyone she could. She most enjoyed her family, especially cooking for everyone and bringing her family and grandchildren together.
Services to celebrate Judie’s life will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2010, at Clary Funeral Home, 428 W. McClure Ave., in Peoria, with Pastor Paul H. Maitland officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Memorial contributions may be made in Judie’s memory to the Second Baptist Church of Peoria.
| Bonnie Bach |
friend, Methodist nurse |
July 31, 2010 |
When I saw you and Judi shopping a short time ago,little did I realize Judi would be gone so soon,Bill. That visit will be a special memory of a special lady! Was she sick when we talked? I can't remember. She will be missed, but I know especially by you.
I had hoped to come to visitation but it didn't work out for me. Please let Joyce and all the family know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie Bach
| JEAN AND JOHN LANE |
FORMER NEIGHBORS |
July 29, 2010 |
DEAR BILL AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF JUDY. SHE WAS
A VERY NICE LADY AND KIND TO EVERY ONE. A REALLY NICE NEIGHBOR.
ANGELA OUR DAUGHTER HAS A DOLL JUDY MADE FOR HER WHEN SHE WAS 5
YEARS. WE STILL HAVE THE DOLL 22 YEARS LATER. MAY GOD BLESS YOU
IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. SINCERELY, THE LANES FROM CHIPPEWA COURT.
| Ken & Barb Long |
We will miss you, Judie. |
July 29, 2010 |
We really enjoyed the time we spent with all of you, Judy, Bill & Joyce.
During sad times, at the loss of your mother, then again just for the fun of coming to Peoria to visit and sightsee. We will miss Judie's smile, good nature and hospitality, and she will be missed terribly! Due to work and health reasons we will not be able to come up, but Bill, Joyce and all of the family will be in our prayers.
With Love Always; Ken & Barb Long
