Obituaries
JUDITH (HILTON) BRYAN, 88, of Prophetstown passed away at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care on December 29, 2024.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Prophetstown United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Joey Garcea. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1st at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. Memorials to the Love Light Tree and Prophetstown United Methodist Church have been established.
Judy was born on August 25th, 1936 to Homer and Eleanor Hilton in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Following graduation from high school in Whitewater, WI, Judy pursued her Registered Nursing degree from Madison General Hospital School of Nursing. It was during a pediatric nursing rotation in Chicago that she met Woody, and they later married on June 28, 1959 at the Stockton United Methodist Church. From 1961, Judy and Woody made their home in Prophetstown. Judy’s primary job was that of a homemaker, however she continued working in nursing care and utilization review for Prophets Riverview Nursing Home, and providing free blood pressure screenings at church.
An active community member for most of her life, Judy’s involvement was spread through many organizations. Service at the United Methodist Church was divided amongst the Mission committee, Pastor Parish committee, Johanna Circle, salad luncheons, funeral luncheons, and many painting projects. She was one of the founding members of the Love Light Tree, an active member of Prophetstown Main Street committees, a Henry C. Adams Library Board member, helped to coordinate the annual Thanksgiving Fellowship event, and a board member of the Prophetstown Community Foundation (now Funding New Beginnings).
Judy had a love for sewing, gardening, and cooking. She treasured good friendships, and enjoyed many years of playing bridge with the girls, and also with other couples. She loved her family deeply and enjoyed time together whether it be sharing a meal, playing games, watching movies, vacationing, or attending her grandchildren’s events.
Judy is survived by her husband of 65 years, Sherwood (Woody) Bryan, son Micheal (Joan) Bryan of La Plata, MD, and daughter Tani (Carey) Bauer of Prophetstown. Surviving grandchildren are Anne (Joshua) Cook of Savannah, GA, Christopher Bauer of Merriam, KS, Jackson Bauer of Savannah, GA, and great-grandson Emmett Cook. Also surviving are brother and sister-in-law, David and Janis Hilton of Carson City, NV, and 2 nephews and 2 nieces. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, a sister in infancy, her son David James (D.J.) Bryan, and granddaughter Katelyn Bauer.
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Previous Events
Visitation
1
Jan
320 LaFayette Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Service
2
Jan
200 W. 2nd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Cemetery Details
Location
300 E. 3rd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
