Judith Ellen Bartels, 74 of Springfield, passed away at 6:57 pm, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Regency Care. She was born June 7, 1950, in Centralia, IL, the daughter of Francis and Mary Ellen (Willis) Sharp. She married Joel H. Bartels, Jr. in 1995 and he preceded her in death December 20, 2004.
She is survived by a brother, Randall Sharp of Auburn.
Judith graduated from Patoka High School in 1958. She enjoyed music and especially loved playing the piano. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Judith retired from the State of Illinois Department of Revenue in April 2005.
Visitation: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 12:30 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Rev. Bobby Davis and Rev. Randall Sharp officiating. A burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Caralyn Sharp Memorial Nursing Fund at Springfield Memorial Foundation.
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