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Judith "Judy" K. Harmon
May 22, 1938 - Jan. 19, 2021
EAST PEORIA - Judith "Judy" K. Harmon, 82, of East Peoria passed away at 3:19 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Serenity Memory Care in East Peoria.
She was born on May 22, 1938 in Bloomington, IL to Edward and Bernedine (Martin) Fell. She married Samuel Harmon on July 15, 1961 in Chenoa. He passed away on November 25, 1988. She is also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, George Fell; and one sister, Mary Jo Quinn.
Survivors include her one son, Brian (Lauren) Harmon of Fort Myers, FL; two daughters: Mary Beth (Jim) McFarden of East Peoria and Amy Thornton of Peoria; four grandchildren: Lauren (Erik) Taylor, Sarah (Dane) Swaar, Holly Harmon and Samuel McFarden; one great-granddaughter, Nora Swaar; one brother, Steven Fell of Oklahoma; and many nieces; nephews and cousins.
Judy graduated from ISU in 1960 with her Bachelor's Degree in Education. She had a passion for education and loved all of her students. She worked the majority of her career at East Peoria High School as a Home Economics teacher. She then relocated to Indiana and worked as a dietary director. Upon returning to Illinois she ended her teaching career at Manito High School. After retirement, she worked for the Central Illinois Counsel of Aging, where she helped the elderly. Judy loved to travel. Her dearest treasure was her grandchildren.
She was a long time active member of St. Monica Catholic Church in East Peoria.
Private family services will be held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in El Paso, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or St. Monica Catholic Church.
Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
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Diane Barron
December 19, 2025
Judith will be missed by many..she was my Jr High teacher and my friend who I looked up to and she looked after me. I made clothes for her baby girl in her class and watched her baby boy on the playground while she graded papers. Long after I was out in the world, she remained in my life. She helped guide me. I am now 78 and I still love this wonderful lady!
Lucinda Martin
June 2, 2021
I just learned of Judys passing. I got to know Judy at Morning Side in Washington. I played the piano there. I saw Judy the first day she visited Serenity with family where I play also. I told her you will like this place. She was such a caring, giving spirit. I will greatly miss her, but I know where she is, and look forward to seeing her and her friend Shirley S.
In Christian Love,
Lucinda Carol Martin
January 22, 2021
I am sorry to hear of Judy's passing. She was a great friend to our mom, Frances Little, at Morningside..and I always enjoyed her stories and sweet disposition. She was a gem.
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Brenda Waldschmidt
January 21, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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Carolyn Weisd
January 21, 2021
I have so many fond memories of all of our trips.....many laughs and good times together! My sympathy to you all.
Carol Vallosio
January 21, 2021
I am so thankful I was able to take a class at EPCHS with your mom. She introduced me to bread making in 1973, and I still make breads of all varieties several times a week. Without Mrs. Harmony's patient instruction I would never have discovered this life long hobby.
Please accept my condolences on your mon's passing. I am thankful to have known her, and am sure you will miss her greatly.
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