Gale Juritza Obituary

In loving memory of Gale Juritza of Sheridan, Illinois, who departed this world on March 11, 2025 at the age of 85. Gale leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, Ervin Durkee and Gladys Durkee (Schaeffer); her husband Robert "Bob" Juritza; her siblings, Virginia Gilleece (Leo) and Ervin; her brothers-in-law, Fred Cady and Jim Michael; her pet Scruffy; Fred and Theresa Juritza (Podlesak).

She is survived by: her children, Debbie Franzone and Robert "Rob" Juritza (Kelli); her grandchildren, Christopher, Meghan, Nicholas and Giada; her sister Susie Cady; her sister-in-law Bev Michael; her nieces, Joan, Cindy, Peggy, Susan, Dawn, Kim and Shelli; her nephew Leo; and her caregivers, Savannah and Sydney.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.