Published on June 28, 2026 6:02 pm
Last Updated on June 28, 2026 6:02 pm
Judy Jean Houser, age 72, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 PM – Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.
A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Peterson Park in Newton, Illinois. In loving memory of Judy, memorials to assist with expenses may be made to Meyer Funeral Home, 307 West Jourdan Street, Newton, Illinois 62448. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Judy was born on July 21, 1953, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Ruby (Woods) Songer and Lloyd Songer. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother.
Judy is survived by:
Children – Jerome (Mary) Tarr, Jr of Olney, Illinois; Jeanie Birchfield of Mattoon, Illinois; Thane Griffith of Rose Hill, Illinois; Kenneth Powell of Pana, Illinois; Shea Houser of Pana, Illinois and Lucas Houser of Newton, Illinois; Brother – Jeff (Ann) Songer of West Liberty, Illinois; 13 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; Special Friend – Jeff Griffith of Rose Hill, Illinois
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Jim Songer.