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Judith Emmons

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Judith "Judy" M. Emmons, 81, of Benld, IL, died at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 8:25 am.  She was born December 16, 1942, in Benld, IL to Pete Alepra & Magdeline Pianfetti Alepra.  She married Norman B. Emmons on January 17, 1964 in Benld, IL.  She was a retired legal secretary after having worked for the Macoupin County State's Attorney's Office.  Judith enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading and her dog, Juni.  She is survived by her spouse, Norm Emmons of Benld, IL, children, Jill (Kevin) Stephenson of Edwardsville, IL, Lori Emmons of Benld, IL, Amy (Mike) Reiniesch of Benld, IL, Megan (Scott) Nims of Bourbonnais, IL, Tina (Ed) Whitfield of Gillespie, IL, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, Ed (JoAnn) Alepra of Kewanee, IL and Ken (Sherry) Alepra of Gillespie, IL.  Judith was preceded in death by her parents.  Friends may call on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.  Funeral services are Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld, IL.  Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie, IL.  Memorials are suggested to Benld Public Library, Partnership For Educational Excellence District #7 or Gillespie Benld Area Ambulance Service.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld, IL is in charge of the arrangements.


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