She was born on May 1, 1949 to Elmer and Deloris (Sears) Knuppel. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving are two daughters, Amy Traver and Heather (Bill) Larson. Also surviving are four grandchildren, one sister, Julie May, and two nieces.
Judy worked as a preschool teacher at Noah’s Ark Children’s Center in Eureka, IL for many years. She was a member of the Eureka United Methodist Church in Eureka, IL.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 17th at Morton United Methodist Church, Morton, IL from 1-2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m.
Memorials may be made to OSF St. Francis Hospice Program.
