Judith Rose Klein Obituary
The world bids farewell to Judith Rose Klein of Staunton, Illinois, departing on December 9, 2025 at the age of 78. Judith leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Judith Rose Klein to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Slifka and Sylvia Rose Slifka (Schlechte); her parents-in-law, George Klein and Mary Klein (Brazinski); her brothers, Alan Slifka and David Slifka; and her siblings-in-law, Georgetta Alexander (Klein) and Lee Alexander.
She is survived by: her husband Russell Gerhart Klein; her children, Kristine Dederich (Peter), Tammy Eaker (Troy), Kevin Klein and Angela Klein (Michael Helmkamp); her grandchildren, Hannah Klein, Erin Dederich, Eli Klein, Amy Dederich, Sophi Klein, Molli Klein and Matthew Klein; her stepgrandchildren, Jacob Eaker, Lucas Eaker and Elizabeth Daugherty (Isaac); her brother Frank Slifka (Alice); and her siblings-in-law, Tammy Slifka, Donald Klein (Janet) and Arnold Klein (Judy). She is also survived by many nieces & nephews; as well as countless friends & family members.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Paul United Church of Christ (225 S Laurel St, Staunton, IL 62088). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Judith's legacy.
