Judith A. Curtin, 82, of Hoopeston, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Iroquois Memorial Resident Home, in Watseka.

Judy was born on June 29, 1941, in Rossville, the daughter of Leonard and Dorothy (Denney) Bertram.  She married Ed Curtin on March 21, 1964, in Maine.  He preceded her in death in 2019.

She is survived by her sister- Wilma Ritter Gholson of Hoopeston; sister-in-law- Anise Bertram of North Carolina; and twelve nieces and nephews- Jeff (Kendra) Ritter, Kathy Ridl, Steven Bertram, Deborah Bertram Jacques, Scott (Meri) Bertram, Leslie (Ron) Sanches, Lisa Reinmann, Laura Pierceall, Mark Bertram, Tim (Brenda) Bertram, William Bertram and Angela (James) Ball.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers- Kenneth (Virginia) Bertram, Thomas (Marian) Bertram, Gordon Bertram and Harold Bertram and nephew- Brian Ritter.

Judy attended Rossville schools.  During Ed’s navy career they traveled here and abroad.  Following Ed’s military retirement, they were very active with bluegrass music and traveling in their RV.  When not singing and playing her mandolin, Judy was busy quilting and crocheting. 

A Celebration of Judy’s Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at the Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston, with Pastor Kevin Purdy officiating.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.  She will be laid to rest following the service in the Rossville Cemetery.  Memorials may be made in Judy’s name to the Hoopeston VFW #4826.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home to assist them in honoring Judy’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on her everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.