Judith Elaine Zimmer, 84, of Jacksonville, IL passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at Cedarhurst of Jacksonville.

Judie was born June 4, 1940, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Glen and Leah (Dalton) Schramm. She married Marlin L. Zimmer on Feb. 22, 1958, in Corinth, MS and he preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Elizabeth (Don) Janssen of Flat Rock, AL; her grandson, John Gerrit Janssen of Hoover, AL; one sister-in-law, Elaine (John) Brickey of Murrayville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Patricia Grant; and great-nephew, Michael Barbare.

Mrs. Zimmer graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1958. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. Judie had worked at Howard Johnson's restaurant, Kline's Department Store, in the office at Jenkinson's Wholesale, and served as a residential care aid at Illinois School for the Visually Impaired for 33 years.

In her younger years Judie enjoyed working with plants and flowers, along with painting pictures with many different instructors. In her later years, she enjoyed watching NASCAR and the St. Louis Cardinals. She cherished time spent with family and friends. At the time of her passing, Judie lived in the Cedarhurst community, where she had many dear and lovely friends.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Cedarhurst staff and to Elara Caring Hospice for their kindness and care.

A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.