Judith Roberson

Judith E. Roberson, 67, formerly of Prairietown, passed away unexpectedly at 1:11 pm Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 29, 1948 in Alton, IL, the daughter of Elmo and Allie (Plegge) Weishaupt.   She married David Roberson on June 24, 1967, in Prairietown.  He survives. Judy was a homemaker.  She was a lifelong member and was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where she was involved in the choir and Ladies Aide. She was also a member of CMA, GWRRA Chapters “E” and “O” and the “Prairietown Babes” Bunko Club.  She enjoyed traveling, watching “I Love Lucy”, was the #1 St. Louis Cardinals fan, but most of all, her greatest joy was her eight grandchildren.  In addition to her husband of 48 years, she is survived by a daughter, Sarah (Jeffrey) Detton of Collinsville and a son, Douglas (Joy) Roberson of Bethalto; eight grandchildren, Jessica (Travis) Dudley, Allen Detton, Brooke Prott, Brianne Prott, Arielle Detton, Isaac Detton, Allie Roberson and Logan Roberson; her sister Virginia (Charles) of Edwardsville; an aunt, Charlotte Heeren, who was also her Godmother; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.She was preceded in death by her parents and infant twin sons.Visitation will be from 3 to 8 pm Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.Visitation will continue from 9:30 until service at 11 am Monday, September 28, 2015, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Dale Skeesick officiating.Burial will follow at Prairietown Cemetery.Memorials may be made to a St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association.Online condolences and guest book can be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com

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