Judith “Judy” K. Dees, 69, Freeport, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. 

She was born on May 28, 1943, in Edwardsville, the daughter of Ernest and Ethel (Foehrkolb) Dees.  

Judy worked for Burgess Battery, W. T. Rawleigh Company, she was a Micro Switch group leader for 25 years, and she also worked as a substitute teacher caller for the Freeport School District. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, an avid Chicago Bear fan, and enjoyed traveling. Her family was very important to her.