A celebration of life will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church in Geneseo, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Tri-City Trail Riders, 17320 Star Road, Prophetstown, IL 61277, or New Kingdom Trail Riders Club, 18929 81st St., Sherrard, IL 61281, or First Baptist Church.
Judy was born on September 20, 1958, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Roger and Augustine (Martin) Claeys. Judy graduated from Atkinson High School and then attended Colorado University where she obtained her Associate Degree. Judy worked as a medical records clerk at Hammond Henry Hospital for many years. She was very involved in the Tri-City Trail Riders. Judy was passionate about gardening, crocheting, horseback riding and trail riding.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Jana (Dale) Rozendaal; nieces, Anita (Bill) Theisen, Ashlie (Mike) Lively, and Andrea (Matt) Oliver.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Augustine.
Condolences can be shared at vandemorefuneralhome.com.
