Julia T. Salay, 93, a longtime resident of Huntley passed away on January 13, 2022, at Sherman Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve, of 56 years and three sisters. She is survived by her sister, Lucella, and many nieces and nephews. For many of her retirement years she worked part-time in the Huntley Jewel bakery department. Julia will always be remembered for her cheerful outlook and her love of walking. She treasured her family, friends and all the caring people around her and will be missed by many. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:00am at St. Mary Church with a visitation at Church from 9am until the time of the Mass. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Good bye, Julie. Thank you for your always friendly, joyful disposition and your strong faith. I always enjoyed seeing you. Pray for us who pray for you.
I will miss seeing Julia and here smile. I was blessed to have her as a cousin and get to know her and spend some time with her.
What a beautiful soul. She will missed here on earth! She always lit up the room. Rest In Peace dear cousin
My beautiful Aunt!! What a precious soul you were. Loved your positive outlook on life. Aunt Julie was young at heart and had a contagious laugh. She also had much JOY! I pray it was a reflection of knowing and loving her Lord. Her faith! I will trust and hope in that. Until we meet again Aunt Julie, you will be deeply missed. Ahhhh now you know!
Aunt Julia was the youngest sister of my mother, Lucella, (my namesake). In recent years I would always receive a cheerful call from her on my birthday. Seemed like she was sweetly attempting to fill a lonesome void, that has affected many of us through the years, in the broader family circle. Very kind...very thoughtful. She will be missed. ❤️
We will miss seeing Julie. She was a lovely lady who had a smile each time we saw her.
Hard to believe Dear Aunt Julie is not around to pick up the phone. She was always very cheerful and happy to hear from us. Will miss all her holiday cards and warm birthday and Saint Patrick's Day wishes. Will miss you!