Judith Ann LaBarbara

Judith Ann LaBarbera, 72, formerly of Kankakee and Bourbonnais, passed away Wednesday (Sept. 9, 2015) at her home, Heritage Woods of Manteno, surrounded by family members. She was born Nov. 9, 1942, in Jackson, Mich., the daughter of William James and Raymonda (Tobin) Ion. Judith married Salvatore J. LaBarbera Jr. in 1985. Surviving are her husband; children, Stephanie (Carla) Herman, of Methuen, Mass., Sue (Tommy) Lige, of Michigan Center, Mich., and Debra Carter, of Michigan Center, Mich.; adored grandson, Tyler Carter, of Conway, S.C.; sisters, Teresa Boothe and Kay Houchin, of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Jamie Barrie, of Bradley; niece, Nicole Barrie; nephew, Ryan (Joanne) Barrie; great-niece, Savannah Grace Barrie, of Bradley; stepson, Salvatore J. (Sandy) LaBarbera III, of Hebron, Ind.; friends, Evelyn, Elaine, Ty, Mike and many others. Judy loved spending time with her family, reading and playing cards. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bourbonnais. She was a former cook at Manteno Mental Health Center and then moved on to Shapiro Developmental Center as a cook and telephone operator. As per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Heritage Woods of Manteno, 355 Diversatech Drive, Manteno, IL 60950; St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School, 1780 Career Center Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 or VITAS Hospice Service, 525 E. North Street, Bradley, IL 60915. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the friends and staff of Heritage Woods of Manteno, the Rev. Karl Koeppen of St. Pauls' Lutheran Church and VITAS Hospice Service.