Judie A. Buttermore, 77, of Huntley, died peacefully in her home on October 7, 2020, surrounded by family.
Judie was born on May 14, 1943 in Chicago to parents Roger and Angela (nee Ruffulo) Cozzi. On February 10, 1962, Judie married Edward Buttermore and together they raised three children. Judie was the ultimate confidante. She welcomed everyone into her home and was known for giving the best advice. She was caring, strong, and the rock of her family. She was a great listener and an avid poker player. She loved to play cards with her friends and was very lucky at slots.
Judie is survived by her dear husband of 58 years, Edward Buttermore, her three children, Rena Nuccio, Dawn (Michael) Stavropoulos, and Edward (Renie) Buttermore, her six grandchildren, Zachary, Michael James, Alexa, Megan, Jordyn, and Emily, her siblings, Rita Cozzi, and Butch (MaryJo) Cozzi, and her dear friend, Auntie Mar.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley followed by a 10 a.m. Memorial Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
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I WILL MISS YOUR SMILEY FACE MY FRIEND!
May all the sweet memories of Judie bring you solace during this time. I hope that all the great moments that you were able to have with her before she passed away brings you comfort. Will miss her understanding and kind advice.
We want to express our deepest sympathy to the family. Judie was a special friend for many years.
As you always said Judy we were more like sisters than friends I will miss you terribly Special thank you with all my heart to Judy‘s family for all the love and care they gave her in her last days
My sincere sympathy to Judie's family and friends. How fortunate we all are to have known her.
We are so very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
So sorry about Judy. She was a funny fantastic woman. God bless you all.
Mrs. B., you are in my heart forever and a day. ❤ Thank you for being the best 2nd Mom ever, for your love and putting up with our shenanigans back in the day. May you rest in peace and enjoy your reunion with your maker and your family! God Bless you. To the Buttermore family, my heart breaks for your pain and suffering but I hope you find peace in knowing you will meet again. XO
Dear cousin.. my heart is so sad we weren’t able to see each other after reconnecting after so many years. Am grateful for talking with you and realizing what a wonderful person you were and loving family you have.
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to Eddie and her wonderful kids and grandkids. You were there for her from beginning to end. My friendship grew stronger over the years playing cards and going to the casinos. Those are great memories I will cherish always. I will miss you my special friend....
So sorry to hear this news. Judie was one of the nicest and most caring people I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Very sad news. She was one of my favorite people to talk and joke with. My prayers go out to her family.
Judy and I (Ray and Pat) were married both in the same year . Her happy way was appreciated
Our deepest sympathy to Judie’s family. Judie was a wonderful person, everything you could possibly want as a lifelong friend. Special in every way. She will forever be in our hearts.
Judie was a lovely and kind person. I had the opportunity to work next to her years ago, we shared many laughs. Sending Prayers to her family and may the memories created remain in your hearts forever.
Many years since school and allowing me to become a member of the DeAmos in high school. Rear in peace dear friend
Sad news, can’t remember how long since I saw Judy. Condolences and prayers for her relatives, friends and all who knew her. She will be missed!
Love and deepest sympathy to my wonderful High School friend and her family. We have been friends for so many years and even married our husbands who were also friends. May you Rest In Peace and hope your family finds comfort in knowing you were such a wonderful person and loved by so many friends.
Sending my prayers and thoughts to Judie's beautiful family! Words can't explain the sadness and lost. Love to all!
I had the honor of knowing Judie 43 years. Such a warm, kind, funny lady who deeply loved her family & friends. We had such great times playing cards. We will love and miss you the rest of our lives my friend. My sincere sympathy to her beloved family.
I'm so sorry for the family's loss and pray for your strength to get through this most difficult time. Just know that you Wife, your Mom and your grandmother has touch many lives with Love we are all blessed to be part of her life. Mrs.B , I am so fortunate to have known you and to have shared a part of my life with you that I will never forget. You have always held a place in my heart and you will forever!
My dear sweet Aunt Judie, your physical presence will be terribly missed, but you will live in my heart forever. I know you are playing cards and dancing now with all that have passed before you. Until we meet again. ❤❤❤
Our deepest sympathies to her family. Judie was a very loved person and will truly be missed by all.
Sad news, can’t remember how long since I saw Judy. Condolences and prayers for her relatives, friends and all who knew her. She will be missed!
My deepest condolences to Judy’s beautiful family during this most sorrowful time. I will sincerely miss her beautiful, warm, welcoming presence. I will treasure the memory of her caring disposition whenever she spoke with me and her warm smile. My heart goes out to you. (((Hugs)))
Our deepest condolences to Eddie and family. Judie was a wonderful, warm and caring person. She became a great friend in the past several years and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Michelle &I will miss you. You will always be in are hearts.
An incredible person. So kind and loving to all . She is in our hearts forever.
My Heart is Broken! You left us way to soon Auntie. I know you are in a better place but we still miss you and long to see you again one day. We Love You! ❤️
Our prayers go out to you and your family . May all your beautiful family memories get you through this difficult time .
Eddie and family our deepest condolences ! A very special lady !! We were so saddened to hear of her passing . May God bless you all! Ron &Angie Lavalle
My fullest condolences to the Stavropoulos family. May she rest easy now and although I didn’t know you personally, I can confidently say your family will truly miss you Julie. Farewell.
Eddie and family our deepest condolences ! A very special lady !! We were so saddened to hear of her passing . May God bless you all! Ron &Angie Lavalle
My fullest condolences to the Stavropoulos family. May she rest easy now and although I didn’t know you personally, I can confidently say your family will truly miss you Julie. Farewell.
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My deepest sympathy to Judie’s family and friends. I have not known Judie for a long time, however I will miss her, especially on our trips to the casino. She became special to me and I will keep her in my heart forever.
I'm very sorry to have lost my good friend. We had so many great times together. I'll always remember your smile.
As you always said Judy we were more like sisters than friends I will miss you terribly Special thank you with all my heart to Judy‘s family for all the love and care they gave her in her last days
My deepest sympathy to you all. It was a true pleasure to have known Judie. She will be missed.
Sincere condolences Ed and family over your deep loss! Judy was always a welcoming phone call away touching bases on old mutual friends from Regensteiner ! Out of touch recently so very saddened seeing on Facebook.
I will love ur Mom always she always opened her home to us kids back in the day. A beautiful lady with a huge heart.
So sorry to hear this news. Judie was one of the nicest and most caring people I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Rena, Dawn, and Ed. So sorry for your loss. Your parents helped me when I needed it, so I know how wonderful they are. Please accept my prayers and God Bless. William Panzenhagen and family.
I am so sorry for the FAMILY'S loss of Judy,i had known her from our neighborhood and watched the house being built where she grew up. She was a Gem of a women.I will miss our conversations and pray her family will move on gracefully.I have faced my problems and hadn"t realized time moves so quickly.May God bless her Family.