Judy Miller

Judy A. Miller was as good at being a daughter/daughter-in-law as she was at being a mother and a grandmother. She entered into heaven at the age of 75, Friday, October 25, 2013 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, Illinois.

Judy was a farm wife and cherished being able to take care of her family and the cattle, chickens, hogs and horses. She helped chaperone many school functions. Most of all she was a very proud mother and grandmother because she was able to help raise two generations in her family. Judy was also an amazing gardener she could grow anything, and a cook and her family always enjoyed her homemade bread. Judy was a member of Fairhaven United Methodist Church and cherished her church family. She lived her life by His word.

Judy was born on May 24, 1938 in Mounds, Illinois, the daughter of Stanley and Alice (Morford) Knupp. She attended Dixon High School and graduated with the Class of 1956. On December 14, 1957 Judy married the love of her life John Miller at the Fairhaven Methodist Church.

Judy is lovingly remembered by her husband, John of Chadwick, Illinois; one son, Jeff Miller of rural Chadwick; two daughters, Julie Miller of Morrison, Illinois, Janet (Bernie) Wiersema of Chadwick; five grandchildren, Shelly (Greg) Lantz, Jonathan Miller, Matthew Miller, Katelyn (Trent Gebhardt) Wiersema, Andrew Wiersema; five great grandchildren, Jacob and Kyle Lantz, Hunter and Trever Miller, Madalynn, Dorathy; one brother, David Nain and a sister Carolyn Sue Burke of Jacksonville, Illinois. Judy is preceded in death by her grandparents; both parents; and a brother-in-law.

A private graveside service will be held in the Fairhaven Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Fairhaven Methodist Church in Judy’s memory. Friends and family may share Judy’s life at www.lawjonesfunerahome.com .