Judith A. Blaeser was Devoted Mom, Friend

Judith A. Blaeser, nee Howarth, 61, of Libertyville, passed away Aug. 27, 2013 at her home with her family by her side.

She was a lifetime Libertyville resident, attending St. Joseph grade school in Libertyville, Libertyville High School, and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Judy was a selfless mom who devoted her life to her family and also those in need. She was a successful businesswoman who was one of the first women to hold a managerial position at Baxter. She was a very devoted employee of both Solar Biologicals and Paradigm Diagnostics. Judy had a great sense of humor but above all, she was a best friend to all and will be dearly missed. 

Judith is survived by her devoted husband Gary of 34 years of marriage; her adoring children Jessica, Jonathan and Ashley; her much-loved brother and sister Richard Howarth Jr. and Patricia Jensen. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Richard Sr. and Gertrude Howarth. 

Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 from McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Place, Libertyville (Rt. 176, 1 Block East of Milwaukee Ave.) to Saint Joseph Church, 121 East Maple Ave., Libertyville, for Mass at 10 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 30 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

If desired, memorials made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis TN or Bonnie J Addario Lung Cancer Foundation San Carlos, CA, would be greatly appreciated. For funeral information (847) 362-2626. Please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com.

—McMurrough Funeral Chapel provided this information.