Judy L. Littell, age 79, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went home to Jesus on Monday, August 9, 2021, peacefully at home. She was born December 24, 1941 in Chicago to Roger and Betty Ketzenbarger.

Judy grew up in Chicago. While working at the Conrad Hilton Hotel, she met Ken Littell. They were married August 26, 1961 in Chicago. They lived in Indianapolis for a number of years where they had a son, Kevin. They moved to Wheaton in 1963, where their daughter, Monica was born. She was an active mother to her children and was active in church and the community. Beginning in the 1980's, she enjoyed working for Chicago Title and Trust.

In her retirement she enjoyed taking her grandchildren on vacations across the United States. She also taught Second Grade Sunday School at Wheaton Bible Church for many years. She was a talented artist and oil painter. She was a creative person who enjoyed cooking for her family as well as knitting, sewing and other creative activities. she had a great love for God, her family, and her country. In that order. She was independent, feisty and fun and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children, Kevin (Diane) Littell of Jacksonville, NC, and Monica (Bruce) O'Gwin of Wheaton, four grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Bryce and Hannah and her sister, Susan Ferrier and brother, Paul Ketzenbarger. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Mike Littell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken in 2011 and her parents.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Wheaton Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Wounded Warrior Project or Toys for Tots .

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.