Judith Rae Sanford Obituary
We bid farewell to Judith Rae Sanford in McHenry, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 19, 2025 at the age of 90. Judith touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Matravers and Edith Matravers (Erickson); her son Mark Ray Sanford (Nancy); her grandson Christopher "C. J." Verstraete (Elise); and her sisters, Marjorie Kone (Harry) and Marilyn Krueger (Richard).
She is survived by: her children, Lisa McCurdy (Chad), Linda Manning (Gary) and Paul Sanford (Dawn); her grandchildren, Jake (Rebekah), Dylan (Angela), Justin, Tyler, Bradley, Grant, Devin (Hailey), Brendon, James (Rachel) and Jack; and her great grandchildren, James, Carter, Ryker and Luke. She is also survived by many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations are suggested to Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, the Wounded Warrior Project, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
