Judith A. Gerlock

Judith Ann Judy Gerlock Carterville-Judy Gerlock, 60, passed away at 5:55 P.M., Friday, May 23, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Judy was born July 11, 1942 in Cumberland, Iowa to Warren S. & Genevieve (Cullen) Conner. From her teenage years, Judy was raised by her second mother, Maude (Waggoner) Conner. She married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Gerlock on September 2, 1961. Judy retired from Shawnee Library System working in the Talking Books section for the blind & physically handicapped. She was a parishioner at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carterville. She was also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi/Xi Gamma Kappa Sorority. Survivors Include: Husband: Wayne Gerlock of Carterville Three Children: Elizabeth Libby Banycky & husband Hank of Carterville W. Eric Gerlock & wife Cay of Carterville Jennifer Gerlock of Carterville Four Grandchildren: Kristin & Lauren Banycky of Carterville Wade & Blake Gerlock of Carterville Brother: John Conner of North Liberty, IA. Sister-In-Law: Carolyn Paulsen & husband Roger of Georgetown, TX. Also survived by several nieces & nephews and one ornery Alley Cat and many close & wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren, Genevieve and Maude Conner, and one brother Major Eugene Conner. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carterville with Fr. Chris Piasta & Fr. Tom Stout officiating. A Rosary will start at 9:30 A.M. Burial will follow at Willow Rest Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Because of her lifetime work for individuals with sight difficulties, memorials may be made to Rotary International Foundation which will be used for their many programs for the blind. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.