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Judith Van Ham Obituary

Judith "Judy" A. Van Ham, 57, Kewanna, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2021, at her home.

Born Sept. 23, 1963, in Hammond, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Joann (Chronowski) Norton.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with friends.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Van Ham of Kewanna, stepson Michael Van Ham (Tina) of Kewanna, stepdaughter, Sandy Hickle of Kewanna and stepson, Jeff (Danielle) Van Ham of Chicago. She is also survived by grandchildren Michael Van Ham, Christian Van Ham (Adrienne), Selena Van Ham (fiancé, Brock Hartman) all of Kewanna, Nicole Greener of Rochester, Amanda Shelton (Anton) of Carmel and Cynthia Van Ham of Kewanna and great-grandchildren, Aubree, Christian Jr., Ayden, Austen and Alivia.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Eric Norton.

Service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Chaplain Todd Wilson will officiate.

Burial will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery.

Judy's online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Rochester Sentinel on May 8, 2021.

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Debbie

May 8, 2023

Miss seeing your stops in Hobart I´m sure Your @ Peace w Our Lord
Rest Easy Judy

Debbie Barbera

May 10, 2021

RIP Judy❤
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