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Judith Wanfalt Obituary

JUDITH E. 'JUDY' WANFALT, 75 ROCKFORD - Judith E. "Judy" Wanfalt, 75, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1939, in Rockford, the daughter of Archie and Valdeen (Westbrook) Woodman. She was a 1957 graduate of East High School. Judy married Dean B. Wanfalt in Rockford on June 6, 1959, and together they owned and operated Merit Machine Co., Inc. for over 30 years, and she served as the secretary-treasurer. She was a member of Tabor Lutheran Church. Judy also was a member of the Model A and Model T Clubs of Rockford. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Dean; son, Timothy Wanfalt (Vicki Lambert); daughter, Crystal Johnson (Michael Anderson), all of Rockford; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Karen (William) Clauson of Coloma, WI; 3 brothers, Douglas (Carol) Woodman of Castle Rock, CO, Delano Woodman of Denver, CO, and David Woodman of Rockford; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; daughter, Katherine Wanfalt; and sister, Lee Carol Hodgson. Memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2014, in Tabor Lutheran Church, 2233 12th Ave, Rockford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church. Online condolences may be left at www.sundbergfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2014.

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Ron and Rita Sutherland

October 18, 2014

Dean, TIm, and Crystal so sorry for your loss. Judy left a spark with each person she come in contact with. She'll be greatly missed. RIP Judy.

Dixie Vance

October 17, 2014

Dean,
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. My prayers are with you all. She was a special lady. As long as we remember her she will live in our hearts

Marlene Eck-Logan

October 16, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you Dean and your family at this sad time. While I did not know your wife, I remember you from Hallstrom Grade School days and Tabor Lutheran Church; confirmed there many years ago. Been a widow for 25 years having lost my husband, Clyde Logan, in Dec. 1989. He was only 55. May God be with you during this sorrowful time.

Greg & Kathy Beaufils

October 16, 2014

Dean, Tim and Crystal,

Judy was quite the gal. Full of fun, ready grandmother who traveled anywhere to drive for the girls, proud great grandmother and working club loving wife.

Each time Judy had a health problem, she tackled all that went along with it and out lasted that bunny with the batteries. Peace at last and free from health problems.

October 15, 2014

Dean- Irene and I are so sorry to hear of Judy' passing. God Bless Gale Downer

scott johnson

October 15, 2014

Dean,so sorry to hear of Judy's passing

October 15, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Judy was one of our biggest fans at the Tabor Garage Sale. I really enjoyed talking with her.
Jenny Breckenridge

Norman-Lorine Kortus

October 15, 2014

Dear Dean and Family Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time. Your freinds Norm and Lorine Kortus

Robert & Connie Bergstadt

October 15, 2014

We are truly sad at your loss, our prayers go out to your family

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