Judy Rodgers

Age 79 of Wilmington, died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Aperion Care in Wilmington.

Born February 8, 1943 in Christopher, IL, a daughter to Elmer and Lillian Lorene (Turner) Moore. She was a graduate of Christopher Community High School Class of 1961. On August 30, 1961 she married Herman Rodgers, and together they cherished 60 years together. Judith was a member of the Area #1 Outdoor Club and enjoyed making porcelain dolls, macramé crafting and sewing quilts. Her most cherished memories come from raising her three children and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her husband Herman of Wilmington; three children: Buck (Laura) Rodgers of Plantation, Florida, Richard Rodgers of Jewett, IL and Daniel (Stacey) Rodgers of Carbon Hill, IL; seven grandchildren: Elizabeth (Keith) Janzak, Richard (Jessica) Rodgers, Gage Rodgers, Cheyenne Rodgers, Alaynah (Bryan) Czemske, Halee Rodgers and Noah Rodgers; numerous great-grandchildren; one sister Alberta Novy of Godley, IL and dear friend Miss Rodgers.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Don and Bill; and two sisters, Shirley and Joyce.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 24. 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 E. Kahler Road, in Wilmington. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington.

Preferred memorials in Judith’s memory may be made to the Dementia ward at Aperion Care in Wilmington.

Friends and family are encouraged to upload pictures, sign the online guestbook and share Judith’s page via social media by logging onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home. (815-476-2181)