Judith “Judy” L. Leonard
Judith “Judy” L. Leonard, age 73, of 4806 Elm died on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 10:15 PM in Bickford Cottage. She was born on July 20, 1939 in Quincy, a daughter of Chester & Helen (Jones) Goodpaster. Judy married Raymond E. Leonard on February 13, 1960 in Quincy. He survives.
Judy attended St. Peter Grade School, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1957. She then attended business college in Quincy. She most recently was employed by Two Rivers Regional Council as a Job Training Provider Director. She had previously worked for Bill Stocks Distributing Company in data processing, Knapheide Manufacturing and for Pollock & Ennis Attorneys at Law.
Judy was a member of the Church of St. Peter. Judy’s main devotion was to her family. She was a devout Catholic and a truly spiritual person in the way that she lived her life and treated others, she exemplified the Golden Rule. Judy loved quilting and crocheting, crafts, reading, puzzles, playing Scrabble, and decorating her house.
In addition to her husband, Raymond, survivors include:
ONE SON: Gregory & Teri (McCaughey) Leonard of Washington, IL.
GRANDCHILDREN: Lori (Taften) Kuhl of North Liberty, IA, Kyle Leonard of Springfield, IL., and Kristin Leonard of Washington, IL.
A GREAT GRANDSON: Logan Gregory Kuhl of North Liberty, IA.
EIGHT SISTERS: Emily (Tom) Roberts, Alice Wellman, Helen (Bob) Amburn all of Quincy, Jean (Bob) Dolph of New Lenox, IL., Barbara (Terry) Lewis of Roswell, GA., Sarah Bittorf of Sterling, IL, and Toni (Terry) Tully of Joliet.
Numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews also survive.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Patrick Leonard and brothers-in-law, John Wellman, Norm Yager, Bill Bittorf.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September, 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a funeral mass at 11:00 AM in the Church of St. Peter by Msgr. Leo Enlow. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 3:00 – 7:00 PM with a parish prayer service at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Quincy Notre Dame or to the Church of St. Peter.
Ray,
I just learned of Judy’s passing. I’m just stunned. Judy was a tremendous person, and had a huge impact on me as a mentor. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Greg…So sorry for your loss. your mom looked like a great lady. I love the comments about her Catholic devotion. Hope you are doing ok.
I am so going to miss Judy,she was a great friend to my in-laws Tom and Joyce Keppner.
Ray, Greg, Teri & Family,
I am so sorry! I have been thinking: I want to call Judy. It has been too long since we talked. This is such a shock. Ray you and Judy were such wonderful neighbors. She was special! I feel blessed to have had her for a friend. I will miss her.
You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Wilma
Greg, Teri and family. The loss of your mother is like no other. Remember her love and cherish the times you had together. So very sorry for your loss. God bless you all and keep you in His care.
I am so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. The whole Jones, Goodpaster, and Leonard families are in my thoughts.
Dear Helen, Alice, and Emily,
I am so surprised to hear about Judy. I will keep everyone in my prayers. Judy always welcomed me with open arms when Mom was in the hospital in Quincy and I came up. Now she will never know how much i appreciated a place to stay. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Christine Bohne
I was so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. Please know your family is my thoughts and prayers.
Greg, Teri, and Family; all Judy’s Sisters and their Families,
Rich and I extend our deepest Sympathy to all of you. Words cannot express my sense of loss, as Judy has been one of my closest friends since we were in First Grade together. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. With love, Jude and Rich
I’m thinking of you, Teri and Greg. Judy was a friend since elementary school…a great lady–so much fun. You are in my prayers.
Judy will truly be missed. I’ve know her and the family for almost my entire life. She was onc amazing woman. She will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ray & Greg and family.
Ray, Sorry to hear about Judy and and will keep her and you and your family in our prayers.
Ray, My deepest sympathy to you and your famiily.
Judy was very special to me as we were neighbors and friends as kids.
Rich
Ray, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved wife and another one of our Notre Dame classmates. I will keep you in my prayers as you face these sorrowfull times.
I am praying for you and your family.
Greg, Teri I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.