Judi was born on July 2, 1938 in Peoria to Robert and Frances (Okamoto) Hannum. She married Robert Lee McCarthy on April 6, 1957. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1994.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; her son, Christopher McCarthy; her grandson, Adam Kaestler; and her sister, Roberta Kohtz.
She is survived by her daughters, Kelli Kaestler of East Peoria, Tracy Wallace of East Peoria, Rachael (Michael) Patterson of Saint Charles, MO, and Camille (Von Fernandes) McCarthy of Washington DC; her grandchildren, Chad Knight, Olivia Kaestler, Catreena Neuenschwander, Tiffany Post, Mitchell McCarthy, Cassandra Robere, Nicholas Patterson, Thomas Patterson, and Tyler Patterson; her great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Alexandria, Brayden, Eli, Aria, Dominic, Tristan, Liam, Brantley, Matthew, Alexis, and Alyssa; her great-great-granddaughter, Mila; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Emma Jean and Casey Jean.
Judi had a lifelong career at Caterpillar, culminating as the General Scheduling Coordinator before her 2009 retirement.
She was a Foster Care mother for five infants and member of Eastside Bible Church in Morton. She often volunteered at the Central Illinois Riding Therapy (CIRT) equine organization and the Morton Food Pantry. She also worked as an Election Judge, for the Census Bureau, and drove cars for Velde Ford in Pekin. Judi had a passion for horseback riding and traveling the world with her sister, Roberta. One of her favorite activities was playing cards with her friends at the Morton Park District. She was a known animal lover and never turned away a stray. Judi loved gardening, having pretty flowers, and houseplants.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A funeral service will be held at Remmert Funeral Home on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4pm, with a visitation to start an hour prior at 3 pm.
Memorials can be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS) Animal Shelter in Pekin - https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/TAPSshelter/mdonate.
Words of comfort can be shared with the McCarthy family at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com
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