Judith Ann Kaufman

Judith Ann Kaufman, 79, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at River Crossing of East Peoria. She was born on February 19, 1943 in Groveland, IL, the daughter of Louis and Romaine Aldridge Schaer. She married Verland Dean Kaufman on November 9, 1973. He passed away on November 23, 2019. Two sons Raymond Guilliams and Mark Kaufman preceded her in death.

Surviving are one daughter Karen Whitby of Peoria, IL and one son Cris Kaufman of Melbourne, FL. Also surviving are three grandchildern Joseph Lela Whitby, David (Esther) Riezinger and Tanner Kaufman; one great grandson Deklan Riezinger. Further surviving are her twin sister Janet (Dick) Leitner of Bay View Gardens, IL three more sisters Carolyn Schaer of Bartonville, IL; Suzie Newlun of Cuba, IL and Pam (Charlie) Ciaccio of Elmwood, IL; one brother Mike (Virginia) Schaer of One Thousand Springs, CA.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service will be held at a later date. Affordable Funeral & cremation Services, Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements.