Judith Lynn LeRette

Judith Lynn LeRette

Judith LeRette Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2009.
CRYSTAL LAKE - Judith Lynn LeRette, 63, of Crystal Lake, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.

She was born Oct. 2, 1945, in Woodstock, to William and Jeanette (Blyth) Halley. She married Larry G. LeRette on Oct. 1, 1966.

She is survived by five children, William (Heidi) LeRette-Kauffman, Tamara (Tim) Stryczek, Kimberly (Aaron) Lewis, Jeffrey (Lisa) LeRette and Scott (Samantha) LeRette; eight grandchildren, Logan, Grant, Brianna, Brittney, Brendan, Nolan, Allyson and Courtney; and her best friend of more than 50 years, Jeanette Schooley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; her son, Brian LeRette; and her parents.

The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1210, Chicago, IL 60601.

For information, call Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home at 815-459-1760.

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September 8, 2009

Rhonda Wangler posted to the memorial.

September 8, 2009

Ginny Barnes posted to the memorial.

September 8, 2009

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Rhonda Wangler

September 8, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with her at the Crystal Lake WalMart. She was a wonderful person. You kids ment the world to her.

Ginny Barnes

September 8, 2009

Hi All,

Judy was one of my best friends. I will miss her almost as much all of you will. At least she is back in heaven with Larry and they are having a wonderful time.

South Elgin Patriots

September 8, 2009

We are sorry for your loss.

Tammy Runyard

September 8, 2009

Jeff & Lisa,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your whole family

Gene & Irene Wiwczaryk

September 7, 2009

We are deeply saddened for the loss of your mother. May your good memories help you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim Lewis

September 7, 2009

My mom was the kindest person I knew. She always put others before herself. She will be missed.

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