Ivan D. Judkins

Ivan D. Judkins age 80, of Sycamore, died Monday, January 29, 2018 at Kishwaukee Hospital.  He was born October 25, 1937 in Poplar Grove, IL and was the son of Ivan O. and Gertrude (Sprick) Judkins.

Ivan graduated from Genoa High School in 1956.  He married Joan Montgomery June 28, 1958 in Kirkland, IL.  He worked for various companies in the area such as; DeKalb Ag, Morris Arnie Trucking, J.P. Faivre Partnership, B.P. Amoco and Pearcy Farms.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb.  Ivan loved to travel and spend time with his family.

Survivors include; wife Joan of Sycamore, five children; DeWaine (Deanne) Judkins of Ashton, IL, Dale Judkins of Richmond, IL, David Judkins of Fort Branch, IN, Pamela (Rick) Atkinson of DeKalb and Dean (Lori) Judkins of DeKalb and one brother Donald Judkins of Pottsville, AR.  15 grandchildren; Michael, Crystal, Catherine, Christopher, Kandy, Donovan, Zachary, Noah, Beth, Allen, Joshua, Danielle, Thomas, Joseph, and Debrah and 18 great grandchildren; Aubree, Devon, Caleigh, Taylor, Milo, Phoenix, Kaitlyn, Alaina, Ali, Garrett, Dalton, Little Josh, Riley, Lucas, Rowen, Aiden, Weston, and Olivia. Several Nieces, Nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Cletus and an infant brother and sister.

Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating.  Burial will be held immediately following the Mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.  Memorial can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115. 815-758-3841.