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Judith K. "Judy" Radke

August 18, 1939 — November 23, 2022

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 Judith K. Radke, 83, died on November 23, 2022 at her home. She went to Heaven after asking God, “Please help me,” and He gave her His hand. She had dementia, and her heart was too weak to go on any longer.

Judith was born on August 18, 1939 in Dowagiac, MI, to Edward Charles Foreman and Zella Mae McElhenie. She married Don R. Radke on October 24, 1959 in Peoria, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are her son, Brian (Sara) Radke; granddaughter, Katie (David) Dunlap; grandson, Dr. Alex D. (Sarah) Radke, D.O. and their two sons, Ira and Kurt. Preceding her in death are her son, Don, Jr.; her parents; stepfather, Ralph Thompson; sister, Sharan; and brother, Gary.

Visitation will be Monday, November 28, 2022, from 4-6 p.m. at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery in Dowagiac, MI.

Donations can be directed to Alzheimer’s Research in her memory. Online condolences can be sent to family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

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Visitation

Monday, November 28, 2022

4:00 - 6:00pm (Central time)

Ruestman Harris Funeral Home - El Paso

40 West Main Street, El Paso, IL 61738

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

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