In loving memory of Judith Sophie Bruhns (Elmhurst, Illinois), who departed this world on April 24, 2024 at the age of 83. Judith Sophie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Judith Sophie Bruhns to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Judith Sophie may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by : her husband Melvyn T. Bruhns; her parents, Elieen O'Leksy and Joseph O'Leksy; and her brother Joseph O'Leksy (late Claudette).

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 2nd 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home (435 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (134 Arthur St, Elmhurst, IL 60126).

The family encourages donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research https://give.michaeljfox.org or the Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org) in lieu of flowers.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary