Obituary of Judy C. Bremer
Judy C. Bremer, age 80, of Minooka, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL. She was born May 31, 1943 in Chicago, IL to the late loving parents, Conrad and Angelina (nee Johnson) Bremer.
Judy grew up in Chicago and spent her summers on the lakes of Minnestoa, which started her love of relaxing by the water. She worked for many years as a chef and caterer and enjoyed sharing her cooking talents with her family. Later in life, she became a childcare provider.
She loved socializing with others, telling stories of her life, and bragging about her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed music, especially Elvis Presley, and old movies. Judy adored animals, particularly her many beloved dogs. Judy was a devout member of The River of Life Lutheran Church.
Judy was the cherished wife of the late Ken Maynard, who passed away in 2020; beloved mother of Angie (Terry) Eckstein, Keith (Kathy) Weinstock, Karl Weinstock; dear mother-in law of Shawn Weinstock; adored grandmother of Alaina Eckstein, Josh, Alex, Megan, and Emily Weinstock; loving great-grandmother to Gia, Ava, and Nora Valentin; dear sister of the late Karl Bremer and the late Bud Bremer.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD 57325, saintjosephs@stjo.org.
Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Memorial Service at 11:30 at The River of Life Lutheran Church, 24901 S. Sage St., Channahon, IL. Private inurnment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
Arrangements entrusted to the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
