It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Judith Gilkeson of Lorain, Ohio, born in Bicknell, Indiana, who passed away on April 6, 2021, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Judith Gilkeson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her brother Howard M. Jackson; her parents, Benjamin Jackson and Hortense; and her stepfather George Ison. She is survived by : her children, Gregory Gilkeson of Westerville, OH, Michael Gilkeson (Barbara) of Elyria, Georgene Simashkevich of Lorain and Lee Etta Knox of Stuart, FL. She is also survived by five grandchildren, four great grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc.(LCADA), 2115 West Park Drive, Lorain, Ohio 44053.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hempel Funeral Home