Judith E. Tovar's Obituary
Decatur-Judith E. Tovar, 66, of Decatur, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 at her home with her family by her side.
Services to celebrate Judith's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Heartland Community Church, 3253 N. Brush College Rd, with Pastor Joe Bowman officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment with 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family.
Judith was born October 22, 1944 in Streator, the daughter of Robert and Grace (Olson) McMillin. She was previously employed as an x-ray technician in Streator. She was a member of Heartland Community Church. She enjoyed painting, drawing, and singing.
She leaves behind her, children, Todd W. Jones of Decatur, Paul B. Jones and wife Julie of Ft. Bragg, NC, Christopher M. Jones and wife Meredith of CA, Stephanie Jones of Decatur, Judy Tovar of Decatur, Brandon M. Tovar and wife Ana of Decatur, and Brian M. Tovar of Decatur, mother, Grace of Streator, sisters, Linda Boatman, Sherry Murray, and Cathy Watson and husband Robin all of Streator, thirteen grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
She was reunited in Heaven with her father.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all of the residents at Willow Heights for all of their help and support and DMH Hospice for their compassionate care.
The family of Judith Tovar is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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