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Judith Scheckel Obituary

Scheckel, Judith (nee Hayes), age 64, of Lyons, formerly of New Jersey and Melbourne, FL, beloved wife of John, loving mother of John Paul (Rebecca), cherished daughter of Edith Hayes, fond sister of Carol Egbert and Diane Zimbardi, close aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and good friends. Resting on Wednesday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 S. Joliet Ave., Lyons, IL 60534. Family and friends will meet Thursday morning, June 11, 2009, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. funeral serviecs at Zion Lutheran Church, 7930 W. Ogden Ave., Lyons, IL. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Zion Lutheran Churches Memorial Fund appreciated. Visitation 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Info 708-447-7900

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 9, 2009.

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Donna Byron

June 13, 2009

Dear John and John Paul,

I share so many wonderful memories with all of you. I share your grief. My thoughts and prayers are constant.

Neringa Ambrozaitis

June 11, 2009

John,
I will allways remember the stories you would tell about your life with Judy. They would bring a smile to everyone. Let those memories bring you some solace now, during this really difficult time. It is hard for us to understand how someone that we love could leave us in this way. But I think it helps to remember that they don't belong to us but that they were a very special gift.

Mary Czarnowski

June 11, 2009

John and John Paul,
Our deepest sympathy to you both and to ALL of the family and friends she left behind. One of the greatest gifts God gave us was Judy, always thoughtful, always caring. I always knew if no one else remembered a "special" event with a card she would. I'm proud to have one of her needlepoints hanging in my bedroom.
She was a lovely woman and she cherished the both of you. Hard to believe I cut her hair for almost 20 years.
Feel our arms around you and take comfort in knowing you are not alone.

Debbie Knitter

June 10, 2009

John and John Paul,

My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Take care of yourselves now and remember the good times.

Sandy Perecich

June 10, 2009

John,
I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, Judy. My prayers for strength will be with you and your son.

Gary Fisher

June 10, 2009

John, my deepest sympathies on the passing of your wife. Know we share in your loss, and peace be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Carl Griffith

June 10, 2009

John
Our sincerest condolences. Our prayers are with you

Grif and Clara

Tom Popp

June 10, 2009

John,
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your wife.

Maria Alevras-Chen

June 9, 2009

Aunt Judy,

You will be missed. I am only sorry that we did not have more opportunities to see each other. Sofia has your beautiful needlepoint hanging on her wall -- you will not be forgotten.

Uncle Johnny and John Paul, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Maria

Dean Santis

June 9, 2009

John,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your wife. Through the conversations we had about our families over the 23 years we worked together, I feel like I got to know Judy a bit. My God give you and your family the strength to get through these trying times.

Patricia & Robert Kwilosz

June 9, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Harry Kokolus

June 9, 2009

John,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Judy. May God give you strength and perseverance in the days ahead. No words can express your sorrow today but loving memories will forever be with you.
God Bless you.

Debra Mazzeo

June 9, 2009

Aunt Judy not by blood but by love. My Mother and you best friends from childhood. We will miss you. All our love, Pat & Debbie

stuart yarbrough

June 9, 2009

Johnny,
At this time of great loss our prayers are with you.
With Sincerest Sympathy,
Stuart and Bea Yarbrough
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Marilyn Alevras

June 9, 2009

Aunt Judy always remembers our birthdays! How many times I heard my children shout in excitement over the years. I never knew how she kept up with all the dates and always getting them off in time! Not to be forgotton are all the wonderful needlepoint birth records and so much more! My brother found a treasure when he picked Judy! We were all touched by her undying acts of kindness she so willingly showered on all of us! Heaven is rejoicing at her safe return and may the lord bless her soul and all the family who grieves in the passing of such a wonderful woman! We will miss you! Love, Marilyn and family

Rebecca Scheckel

June 9, 2009

I absolutely cherish my mother-in- law and always will forever, I will deeply miss you and I love you more than words can say....I will take complete care of your son, just like I promised you...rest in peace and I will never forget how wonderful you were to me. You will always have a special place in my heart loving mother.

Andrew Zimbardi

June 9, 2009

I love you Aunt Judy. I will miss you more then anyone would ever understand; not only were you so understanding of me, but you were a second mother to me and I will always cherish that in my heart. Please rest peacefully and you will always be on my mind.

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