Judith A. Remer

Judith Ann Remer, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:45 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Judy was born May 19, 1944, in Galesburg, the daughter of Edwin Laverne and Anna Margaret (Lundeen) Galbreath. She graduated from Galesburg High in 1963 and married the love of her life, Donald R. Remer, on June 30, 1963, in Canton, Illinois. Don preceded her in death on May 1, 2024.

Judy is survived by two daughters, Donna (David) Timmons of Galesburg and Cindy (Mike) Trione of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; two sisters, Janet (Eugene) Nelson of Galesburg and Jeanne (Raymond) Harris of Galesburg; a sister-in-law, Mae Asbury of Knoxville, Illinois; and a close cousin, Melanie (Steve) Hevland of Galesburg. Judy is the proud Grandma to nine grandchildren: John Hall, Kalyn (John) Servis, and Alex (Joyce) Hall; Jordan Timmons, Morgan (Tyler) Eiker, and Shannon (Michael) Bannister; and Joe (Arjay Tornoe) Trione, Jake (Leslie) Trione, and Michaela Trione; and her 15 beloved great grandchildren: Emberlee and Reuben Hall; Bri and Bryce Servis; Rose, Anna, and Eve Hall; Hayes and Brooks Eiker; Ava, Olivia, and Bowen Bannister; and CJ, Noah, and Hudson Trione. Along with her parents and husband, Judy was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Carson and Vera Combs; and one brother, Richard Galbreath.

Along with running the family household, Judy was a co-owner and bookkeeper alongside Don at Remer's Television Corner in Galesburg for over 25 years, until the modernization of televisions. Judy was proud of her home and maintaining the inside and out, caring diligently for her flower and vegetable gardens. Her front and back yards were full of beautiful flowers, with her signature marigold-lined sidewalk welcoming all who passed by. She loved to peruse garage sales and upcycle her many finds. Judy was a sports fanatic and loved cheering on the Chicago Bears and GHS basketball as well as going to the casino and gambling boats. All her life, Judy enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley. Most of all, Judy loved her family and spoiling her grandchildren.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Chaplain Jordan Knight officiating. Cremation will be accorded following services. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.