Elizabeth Ann "Judy" Melander, age 73,passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, June 18th with her children by her side.
She grew up having her mother call her Judith Ann her whole young life, not finding out her real name until she was about to be married. Judy, as everyone called her, spent many years employed as an executive secretary at Overnight Trucking Company. She was also an outstanding wife and mother.
Judy was an extremely talented and creative person, devoting countless hours creating beautiful handcrafts, creating everything from simple decoupage to ornate stained glass windows, often created for others as gifts for special occasions, and turning every home she occupied into the showplace of the neighborhood. Upon the passing of her late husband Kurt, she moved into a retirement condominium community in Plainfield, where she enjoyed the companionship of many friends, particularly, Shirley, Jackie, Nydia and Cindy.
She was a beautiful 16 year old debutant who married a simple carpenter, Kurt Augustus Melander, who preceded her in death. She raised a family that she devoted her entire life to. In her last years, she enjoyed her life, family and friends to the fullest extent she could. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children Kurt, Dawn, Eric and Thomas, Daughter-in-law Phyllis, Grandchildren Adam, Benjamin, Blaine, Brandon, Jeremy, Kimberly, Ryan, Thomas and Tony, and Great Grandchildren Erica, Jayden, Katherine, Logan and Vinnie. Also surviving is her beloved Yorkie, Cody.
Visitation Thursday June 20, 2013 from 3 – 8 p.m. with a service to begin 7 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Drive in Romeoville.
Services conclude at the funeral home.
She grew up having her mother call her Judith Ann her whole young life, not finding out her real name until she was about to be married. Judy, as everyone called her, spent many years employed as an executive secretary at Overnight Trucking Company. She was also an outstanding wife and mother.
Judy was an extremely talented and creative person, devoting countless hours creating beautiful handcrafts, creating everything from simple decoupage to ornate stained glass windows, often created for others as gifts for special occasions, and turning every home she occupied into the showplace of the neighborhood. Upon the passing of her late husband Kurt, she moved into a retirement condominium community in Plainfield, where she enjoyed the companionship of many friends, particularly, Shirley, Jackie, Nydia and Cindy.
She was a beautiful 16 year old debutant who married a simple carpenter, Kurt Augustus Melander, who preceded her in death. She raised a family that she devoted her entire life to. In her last years, she enjoyed her life, family and friends to the fullest extent she could. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children Kurt, Dawn, Eric and Thomas, Daughter-in-law Phyllis, Grandchildren Adam, Benjamin, Blaine, Brandon, Jeremy, Kimberly, Ryan, Thomas and Tony, and Great Grandchildren Erica, Jayden, Katherine, Logan and Vinnie. Also surviving is her beloved Yorkie, Cody.
Visitation Thursday June 20, 2013 from 3 – 8 p.m. with a service to begin 7 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Drive in Romeoville.
Services conclude at the funeral home.
Elizabeth Ann "Judy" Melander, age 73,passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, June 18th with her children by her side.
She grew up having her mother call her Judith Ann her whole young life, not finding out her real name until she was about to be married. Judy, as everyone called her, spent many years employed as an executive secretary at Overnight Trucking Company. She was also an outstanding wife and mother.
Judy was an extremely talented and creative person, devoting countless hours creating beautiful handcrafts, creating everything from simple decoupage to ornate stained glass windows, often created for others as gifts for special occasions, and turning every home she occupied into the showplace of the neighborhood. Upon the passing of her late husband Kurt, she moved into a retirement condominium community in Plainfield, where she enjoyed the companionship of many friends, particularly, Shirley, Jackie, Nydia and Cindy.
She was a beautiful 16 year old debutant who married a simple carpenter, Kurt Augustus Melander, who preceded her in death. She raised a family that she devoted her entire life to. In her last years, she enjoyed her life, family and friends to the fullest extent she could. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children Kurt, Dawn, Eric and Thomas, Daughter-in-law Phyllis, Grandchildren Adam, Benjamin, Blaine, Brandon, Jeremy, Kimberly, Ryan, Thomas and Tony, and Great Grandchildren Erica, Jayden, Katherine, Logan and Vinnie. Also surviving is her beloved Yorkie, Cody.
Visitation Thursday June 20, 2013 from 3 – 8 p.m. with a service to begin 7 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Drive in Romeoville.
Services conclude at the funeral home.
She grew up having her mother call her Judith Ann her whole young life, not finding out her real name until she was about to be married. Judy, as everyone called her, spent many years employed as an executive secretary at Overnight Trucking Company. She was also an outstanding wife and mother.
Judy was an extremely talented and creative person, devoting countless hours creating beautiful handcrafts, creating everything from simple decoupage to ornate stained glass windows, often created for others as gifts for special occasions, and turning every home she occupied into the showplace of the neighborhood. Upon the passing of her late husband Kurt, she moved into a retirement condominium community in Plainfield, where she enjoyed the companionship of many friends, particularly, Shirley, Jackie, Nydia and Cindy.
She was a beautiful 16 year old debutant who married a simple carpenter, Kurt Augustus Melander, who preceded her in death. She raised a family that she devoted her entire life to. In her last years, she enjoyed her life, family and friends to the fullest extent she could. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children Kurt, Dawn, Eric and Thomas, Daughter-in-law Phyllis, Grandchildren Adam, Benjamin, Blaine, Brandon, Jeremy, Kimberly, Ryan, Thomas and Tony, and Great Grandchildren Erica, Jayden, Katherine, Logan and Vinnie. Also surviving is her beloved Yorkie, Cody.
Visitation Thursday June 20, 2013 from 3 – 8 p.m. with a service to begin 7 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Drive in Romeoville.
Services conclude at the funeral home.
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