AKRON – Judith M. “Judy” DeVries, 78, of Nyona Lake, passed at 6:08 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at her residence.
Judy was born on Aug. 7, 1942, in Miami County, to the late David Ralph and Arvilla I. Wissinger Eiler. Judy was known for her tireless work ethic. She currently served Trinity United Methodist Church as secretary and organist. She was always a friendly face at Walgreen’s and Helt Realty, both of Rochester. As part of Judy’s ministry, she played the organ for decades at numerous funerals.
Judy served her community for eight years on the Fulton County Council. In years past, she had also worked for Deamer Abstract, the Fulton County Clerk’s Office, Peru Production Credit, Richard Kehoe Law Office, Susan Brown Law Office and Sears.
She was a 1960 graduate of Lagro High School. Judy was an active member of the Fulton County Republican Women’s Club and the Tri Kappa Sorority. She was a big fan of gospel singing groups, and her favorite was “Triumphant.” She always enjoyed watching NASCAR.
She is survived by her sons, Jeffery Roser, of North Manchester; Michael and wife Tammy Roser, of Lebanon, Mo.; and Eric and wife Jody Roser, of Roann; a daughter, Janie and husband David Williams, of Greenville, S.C.; grandchildren: Ashley; Ellisia; Byron; Andy and wife Cora; Adam and wife Millie; Amanda and husband Brandon; Grace; Lillie; and Conrad; numerous great-grandchildren; and sisters:?Carol and husband Mike Glover, of Connecticut; and Barbara and husband Mike Patch, of Macy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Sean.
A private funeral service for Mrs. DeVries will be held at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. The private burial will take place following the service in the Metzger Cemetery, Miami County. Visitation hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Masks will be required for all in attendance.
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Donations can be made in her memory to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 819 E. Ninth St., Rochester, IN 46975.
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