James Judth

James Joseph Judth

Sunrise April 9, 1932 Sunset May 30, 2022

Urbana- James Joseph Judth 90, of Urbana Illinois passed away peacefully, at home, May 30th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and his cat Sandy.

James was born April 9th, 1932, to Julius and Sylvia (Koski) Judth in Ironwood, Michigan. James was an only child. He Married Jaqueline Strom of Ironwood Michigan on September 20th, 1958. He is survived by his wife and his daughters; Janet (Douglas) Brutlag, Tammy (Michael) Smith, and Robin Leever. He is also survived by his grandchildren Amanda (Craig) Peacha, Ashleigh (Cornez Carter) Cloyd, Caitlyn (Erica) Cloyd, Alexander Brutlag, Christian Brutlag, and his seven great grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Holly Strom and brother-in-law Fred Strom.

He attended Luther L. Wright High School and Gogebic Community College in Ironwood Michigan. After having attended community college James enlisted in the Air Force and proudly served his country for two years. James retired from Northern Illinois Water Company after many years of service. After retiring he worked part time as a courier at Carle Hospital for almost 20 years.

James enjoyed spending time with his family, long car rides with country music, and watching old westerns. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church and took pride in his love for the Lord. There wasnt one person he came across that didnt enjoy his outgoing personality and infectious smile.

There will be a public visitation Friday June 3rd, from 11:30-1:30p at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 710 N. Neil Street in Champaign, Illinois 61820. Services will be private.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in James name to St. Patrick Catholic Church 708 W. Main St. Urbana, Illinois 61801 or the Champaign County Humane Society.

Please join his family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com