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Visitation:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at
Zion Lutheran Church in New Holland
Service:
11 a.m. Wednesday at the church
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Judith Ann “Judy” Funderburg, 84 of
New Holland passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023,
at St. Clara’s Rehab & Senior Care in Lincoln.
Judy was born on October 31, 1938, in New Holland,
the daughter of Ed and Edna (Berns) Harnacke. She
married Russell Funderburg on March 17, 1956, in
Fairfield. They celebrated their 67th wedding
anniversary this year.
Judy is survived by her husband; her children,
Rochelle Funderburg of Champaign, Theresa (Russell)
Morgan of Hartsburg, Tracey (Mike) Boyer of
Middletown, and Stuart (Lisa) Funderburg of
Springfield; her six grandchildren, Andrew Morgan of
St. Louis, Michelle Boyer of Lincoln, Katie (James
Coleman) Funderburg of Chicago, Maddie (Nathan
Gerowitz) Funderburg of Schaumburg, Sam Funderburg
of Chicago, and Healy Funderburg of Springfield.
Judy was the last member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one
sister, Elaine Lessen.
Judy graduated from New Holland High School and
Illinois State University. She taught English &
History at New Holland Middletown High School for
many years and later was the librarian at Lincoln
Community High School where she retired from in
2000.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in New
Holland where she was active in Concordia Ladies Aid
Society. Judy enjoyed gardening and was a master
gardener. She was an excellent cook and collected
many recipes which she prepared for her family. |
During retirement Russell and Judy
enjoyed traveling and were able to visit every state
with the exception of Hawaii in addition to
traveling to Germany, Italy, and Ireland.
Judy’s greatest joy in life was being
with her family. She loved hosting family
gatherings, especially Christmas, and being involved
in her grandchildren’s lives. She will be deeply
missed.
Russell was a devoted husband and cared for Judy for
many years during her battle with Lupus. He would
have it no other way.
The family would like to express their appreciation
to Dr. Bivin and the staff at St. Clara’s for the
excellent care they provided Judy.
Services for Judy will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church
in New Holland. Visitation will take place one hour
prior to the service (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) also at
the church. Burial will follow the services at
Richmond Grove Cemetery in New Holland.
Memorial donations may be made in Judy’s name to
Zion Lutheran Church of New Holland.
Services have been entrusted to
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.
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