Judith Elizabeth Etheridge, age 86, passed away on October 31, 2026 at Harvest Home in Racine, WI. She was born in Chicago on February 28, 1940 to Henry and Fontella (Moore) Albertz.
On June 8, 1963, she married Jack Etheridge.
She lived her life in total service to her family, her clients, and to her Savior. For her entire adult life she continually served in children's ministry in every church she attended, from toddlers to youth. She also selflessly attended to each of her grandchildren every week and nearly every day even though they were over an hour away. She provided for her family by engaging her passion for cleaning by cleaning other people's homes.
She is survived by her sons, Gary (Michelle) and Glen (Leslee); grandchildren, Andrew (Irie), Brandt (Calis), Isaac (Shauni), Samuel, and Clara; great granddaughters Mavis and Bernadette; and sisters, Ruth Ann O’Connell, Grace Carlson, and Jane Hiles.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Etheridge; her parents; and her siblings, Lorraine, Melvin, James and Henry.
Visitation will be on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 10am until the time of service at 11am at Church on the Rock 17N230 Manning Rd., Huntley, IL and burial will follow at 1:30pm at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Elmhurst, IL.
In Lieu of flowers, donations of coffee cake may be made.
For further information, please contact DeFiore Funeral Home at 847-515-8772. Online condolences may be shared at www.defiorefuneral.com.
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