Judy Ann Wardwell

Judy Ann (Dolan) Wardwell, 65, of Rockford, IL passed away unexpectedly May 11, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1957 in Rockford to Mary and Merlin Dolan in Rockford. She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and animal advocate. She worked for over 20 years as a baker at Logli Foods, and she had the biggest heart. She loved to host family holidays and spend quality time with those she loved. She worked tirelessly rehabilitating and looking out for local wild life such as raccoons and squirrels, but she loved all animals. She also enjoyed playing bingo.

She leaves to cherish her memory; her husband of 34 years, Charles Wardwell, her 4 daughters; Jennifer (Chad) Miller, Alexis (Keith) Oslund, Kayla (Joe) Wardwell, and Caitlin (Terry) Lee, as well as 12 wonderful grandchildren; Gannon, Angelica, Liam, Malachi, Carson, Abby, Hannah, Kobe, Emma, Devin, Sophia, and Jaxson, siblings; Jean (Terry) Danielson, and John, Jimmy, and Michael Dolan. She is also survived by numerous extended family members, friends, and pets whom she loved dearly.

She is predeceased by her parents.

A funeral service for Judy will be Saturday May 21 at 11am at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115. A visitation will take place at 10am until the time of service.