Obituaries

Judie L. Gorsuch

February 3rd, 1952 – January 2nd, 2023

Judie L. Gorsuch, 70, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4 am on Monday, January 2, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on February 3, 1952 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Nellis Clyde and Nellie (Baxter) Fouts. Judie married John Gorsuch on June 13, 1970 in Summum, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are her 3 sons, Andy (and Marcy) Gorsuch of Astoria, Jonathan (and Melissa) Gorsuch of Ipava, IL, and Chris (and Melissha) Gorsuch of Denver, CO, daughter, Michelle (and Billy) Test of Roby, MO, 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters, Janet Hazzard of Astoria and Lana (and Pete) Hendrickson of Blodgett, OR.

She is preceded by her parents and sister, Jenny Lynn Fouts.

Judie worked as a secretary at Lewistown Ag for 15 years.

Judie volunteered at the Women’s Crisis Center hotline for several years. She enjoyed fishing, camping, crafting and scrapbooking. She loved spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She also loved all animals.

Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Matthew Thiner will officiate. A visitation will take place from 9 to 11 am on Saturday, January 7. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Women’s Crisis Center in Canton, IL.

Condolences

January 3rd, 2023

Andy and families so sorry for the loss of your mom. Nancy Carithers

January 3rd, 2023

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

January 3rd, 2023

So sorry for your loss ! My condolences Patty Wherley

January 3rd, 2023

So sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest

January 4th, 2023

So very sorry for the family's loss, another nice soul gone in our community. Just sad Marsha Thomas

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for the loss of Judy. Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Dee Jones

January 4th, 2023

So so sorry to her family. She was fun, spunky and an amazing women. She will be missed. Andrea Mann

January 4th, 2023

So very sorry to.hear of Judie passing. She was.such a good person prayers for you all Linda Stambaugh

January 4th, 2023

So very sorry for your family's loss! She was one of the best and will be missed. Debbie and Jimmy Derry

January 4th, 2023

Your entire family has our heartfelt sympathy. She was always so nice to us. She could definitely always make us smile. May God give you the strength to get through this very sad time.
Pam and Mike France

January 4th, 2023

So so sorry. Linda Derry snd family

January 4th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Judie’s passing. We were wonderful friends since childhood! We hadn’t got together much but kept in touch thru Facebook our prayers go out all the family

January 4th, 2023

Thoughts and prayers for your family. Judie was a great person, I always enjoyed seeing her. She will be missed by all that knew her. Ronda and Brad Kluthe

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Hugs from all us Malott Families
The Taylor's Gary & Bev & family
The Burgets Scott,Teresa families

January 4th, 2023

Thinking of you all
Many precious memories of Judy back in the days when I was her Avon lady . Many wonderful visits and watching the boys grow up through the years. Family meant every thing to her.
Hugs to all of you
Avon lady Bev

January 4th, 2023

Thinking of you all. I know how much she loved you all. Cling to your memories. Linda (Foutch) Schneider

January 4th, 2023

Judy loved life, her family and friends. She will be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers. Steve and Donna Hamblin and the class of 1970

January 4th, 2023

Hugs to all the family. She will be missed by all

January 4th, 2023

Judy & I always had great talks about her family and fishing when she came to my place of work, she was a great lady. Our sympathies to all of you. Rhonda & Chuck Sosey

January 4th, 2023

Judie will missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Sheri Bennett

January 4th, 2023

Her laughter & wit will be missed by this ‘70’s classmate ….. Sympathy & Hugs for her family 💞 Cyndi & Dennis Ratcliff

January 4th, 2023

Sending our condolences to the Gorsuch family. She always talked about her family and was so proud of all of them.Thoughts and prayers to the family. Cynde & Doug Ketterman

January 4th, 2023

My most sincere condolences. I met Judie at Illinois Cancer Center while I was taking treatments. We became fast friends and always enjoyed catching up with her when We would see each other.
You all are in my prayers during this very sad time.
Jennifer Fitch

January 4th, 2023

John and family, Randy and I are saddened to hear this. Our sincere condolences to you all. Our thoughts are with you.

January 4th, 2023

John Andy Johnathan Chris and Michelle my heart is broken just read about Judy couldn't believe when I read her obituary I lived her a lot she was a good friend and will be truly missed by many if there is anything I can do to help any of you please don't hesitate to call me sending you all a big hug untill I see you

January 4th, 2023

Sending my thoughts and prayers for you all!!! Judie was such an awesome person with an amazing soul!!! She will be missed dearly.
Carrie Steele.

January 4th, 2023

So sorry to hear about Judy. She will be missed by so many. Her family has my deepest condolences and prayers! Mary Wright Ford McNeal

January 4th, 2023

Sadness in my heart. Judy was my friend and sister of 58 years. Condolences John and family. She is already missed. David Dickinson

January 4th, 2023

John and kids, so sorry to hear this. She had a great laugh.
Carole Derry

January 4th, 2023

Sorry for your loss prayers for family

January 4th, 2023

I always enjoyed reading Judies posts on Facebook and considered her a wonderful friend. She will truly be missed by all. Prayers for the family! Bill Weime. Sierra Vista Az

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss...Judy will be missed by many. She was always liking my pictures and encouraging me to live my passion with horses. Praying God and wonderful memories will comfort you. Cindy Chaffin

January 4th, 2023

So very sorry for your family’s loss. Thoughts and prayers. Carol Parks Greenhalgh.

January 4th, 2023

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will be keeping the entire family in our thoughts & prayers.
Charlie & Becky Shumaker


Charlie & Becky Shumaker

January 4th, 2023

So sorry to hear about Judie. Always enjoyed talking with her. You’re all in our thoughts & prayers. Mark & Mary S Clayton

January 4th, 2023

I’m so so sorry to hear about Judie.. sending hugs and prayers during this difficult time ❤️

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all the family! Rita and David Cassel

January 4th, 2023

I'm so sorry for your loss ,Judy was loved by so many I will miss be her so much

January 4th, 2023

So so sad to hear if Judi's passing. Prayers of healing and comfort for the families.

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Julie was a great lady. A one of a kind for sure! She will missed. Brad and Tina Batterton

January 4th, 2023

We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and strength.
Bob and Melba Baker

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Amy Bucher Wear

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss, we always had some good stories when I was your neighbor. A very sweet lady❤️ Stacey Palmer Geisendorfer

January 4th, 2023

Oh no. Jon, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family💔 Heather Robertson

January 4th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. Tommy and Pam Trone

January 4th, 2023

Deepest sympathy to all Judy's family. So sorry for your loss. Marilyn Shawgo

January 4th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Judie's passing. She will be missed by many. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Brian, Melissa, Brianna, and Liberty Thompson

January 4th, 2023

John & sons you'll be in my prayers! Kay & I have fond memories of Judy as we served the Summum Christian Church! Judy was one of a kind. I enjoyed ministering to her father in his time of need as well to her mother! Please find comfort in The Lord.

Love, Steven & Kay Castañeda

January 4th, 2023

So sorry to hear ofJudy’s passing! Keith & Christy Lehman

January 4th, 2023

Sorry for your loss we will be praying for you and your family.
Don Southerd and Family

January 4th, 2023

God, in the name of Jesus, thank You for Your Child Judy accepting You as her Lord and savior, and that she will be with You forever. Thank You Father for also giving her family Your Strength and Comfort, and may they go to You when they're hearts are filled with sadness and grief.

January 4th, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Judi’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

January 4th, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Linda Blemler

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss, Judie Will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for the family.
Sandy and Jerry Page

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for the loss of this great lady. Judy was truly one of the best. She will be greatly missed. Kandy and Kevin Clark

January 4th, 2023

Man what a loss. I am so sorry to all of her family and friends. Judie was one heck of a woman and friend. I’m going to miss her dearly. Love Jordyn

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss Donnie Danner

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may you find comfort in the Lord.
Love, Tara Poppenhager

January 4th, 2023

My sympathy for all of the family, may God bless all of you. Beverly Surratt Lee

January 4th, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Alan Cox

January 4th, 2023

Very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. Steve and Sharon Musson

January 4th, 2023

Praying for the family during this time. Very sorry for your loss

January 4th, 2023

Sending thoughts and prayers for the Gorsuch family. So sorry for your loss. -Jerome Grimmer

January 4th, 2023

Sending prayers and hugs 🙏Bob and Loretta Mummert

January 4th, 2023

Such a wonderful woman that will be missed by so many! Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you. Scott & Jen Roos

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

January 4th, 2023

Oh, such a loss. So funny and fun to be around. We sure had some times back in the day. You will be missed by many. Thoughts, hugs and prayers to your family.
DeeVon & Wendell Schisler

January 4th, 2023

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for everyone. Julie Anderson

January 4th, 2023

Sorry for the loss of Judy. Prayers sent to your family John and family Marvin n Marilyn Biesenthal

January 4th, 2023

So, so sorry for your loss. Judie was such a kind, compassionate and loving person. She was so fun to be around. We always loved her smile and her sense of humor. She will be greatly missed. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Donna Shirley

January 4th, 2023

Jon and family, so shocked and so sorry to hear of Judie's passing.
Joyce Schisler Behymer

January 4th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Judie was such a sweet lady. Jeanne Dams

January 4th, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. sending prayers out to family. Judie was an awesome lady, a wonderful volunteer and friend. She will be sadly missed.

January 4th, 2023

So sorry to hear this. She will be missed. She was one of a kind . Paul & Linda May

January 4th, 2023

So very sorry for your loss, Judie will be missed by all. Thinking of your family during this difficult time. Pat and Jan Donlan

January 4th, 2023

John, sorry to hear of Judie's passing. May the love and care of family and loved ones help you in this time of sorrow. Roger Grover

January 5th, 2023

Sending love and prayers

January 5th, 2023

My sympathy to all your family and her many friends. Carolyn Cripe

January 5th, 2023

Our sympathy to Judie’s family.

January 5th, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Melanie Moose Gutierrez

January 5th, 2023

Sincere condolences to John and family. Seems like just yesterday I was visiting with Judy at the grocery store.fly high my friend and now you are with Clyde and Nellie and other loved one. God bless. Old neighbors Allan and Mary Woodruff

January 5th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Judie was such a sweet lady.

January 5th, 2023

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Judy. She will be so missed! She was a very special lady and none like her. She could perk up anyone in the room. I got to know her well through face book. No matter what she could make you laugh. I am going to really miss her. Knowing her, you knew that she loved the Lord. May God be with her husband John and her family. Blessings to her family.

January 5th, 2023

John and your family:I am praying for your loss of your loved one. She was very nice and compassionate lady. Memories and the funny stories they did helps with your grief. Please,let me know if you need anything.

January 5th, 2023

John,we were so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing,Vernon and Dorene McCausland

January 5th, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.Karen Danner

January 5th, 2023

Our condolences to the family. Judie will be missed. John & Sandy Bybee

January 6th, 2023

Sincere condolences to the John and family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. John and Norma Onion

January 6th, 2023

So very sorry to hear of the loss of Judie. She was such a nice person, and always a joy to talk to. My thoughts are with all of you. Rochelle (Oest) Sappington

January 6th, 2023

So sorry for your loss, she was one special lady, wife,mom and grandma.

January 6th, 2023

John and all the family our thoughts are with you she was a good lady Tom +Kathy settles

January 6th, 2023

She was a great lady and I always enjoyed talking to her at the office

January 7th, 2023

John and Families, we are sorry to learn of Judie's passing and are thinking of you all. Kevin and Teresa Garlisch

January 7th, 2023

Noah, Hannah and Jonah, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma. She was a nice lady and will be missed so much. My thoughts are with all of you. Aunt Jessi (Pence)

January 7th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. David and Peggy Naff

January 8th, 2023

Our most sincere sympathies for all of the family and friends of Judie. Thoughts and prayers for all. Karen (Lockard) Jagielo and family.

January 8th, 2023

So deeply sorry to hear this. I have such wonderful memories of Judie. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Melissa  (Ketterman) Kiger and family.

January 10th, 2023

John we are so sorry fof youf loss very sweet lady to have known

February 5th, 2023

So sorry to see this. Such a wonderful lady.
Condolences to all the families.

February 17th, 2023

I just now saw this and it broke my heart. I am so very sorry for all of her family's loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Wanda (Baumgardner) Shannon

March 27th, 2023

Judie and I were friends on Facebook.Ive never met her formally but I sure did enjoy her Facebook friendship. I was in Florida January and February and I completely missed seeing that she passed away. My sincere sympathy to her family. I know she loved you all so much. Francie Maurice