Judith Ann Hofer, 78 of Rantoul; formerly of Paxton, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, surrounded by family at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2022, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells Street, Paxton with Pastor Scott Guhl officiating.  Burial will follow in Rankin Union Cemetery, Rankin.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the funeral home.

Judy was born September 11, 1943, in Elliott the daughter of Merton C. and Geraldine E. Brucker Bement.  She married Gordon V. Hofer June 2, 1962, in Elliott.  He preceded her in death December 19, 2014.

She is survived by her children Angie (Andy) Newsom of Manteno, Todd (Robin) Hofer of Crown Point, Indiana, Tracy (Randy) Westmoreland of Potomac, Sandy Langley of Ludlow, Candi (Craig) Riecks of Loda;13 grandchildren Austin (Carli) Newsom, Allie (Marcus) Rinaldi, Aryn (Brittany) Newsom, Adam Newsom, Andrew Newsom, Sean (Kelci) Hofer, Drew Westmoreland, Emi Westmoreland, Sammie (Kyle) McLain, T.J. (Allie) Langley, Corbin Riecks, Carter Riecks, Caiden Riecks; 8 great grandchildren Brooks Newsom, Beckham Newsom, Harper Rinaldi, Eli Hofer, Maya Hofer, Miles Hofer, Ivy Hofer, Lyla Langley; a brother Dick Bement of Paxton; 3 sisters Nancy Davis of St. Joseph, Arla Boehme of Loda, Betty (Jim) Hofbauer of Cissna Park; special friends Janet Miles and Evelyn Plackett and numerous others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and grandson, Seth Hofer.

Judy graduated from Paxton High School and later from the Parkland College School of Nursing.  She received her LPN license and worked at Carle Clinic in Rantoul for many years.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Paxton and served as a Stephen Minister. She was also involved with the Walk to Emmaus and the Leader of Disciples.  Judy enjoyed tie blankets, reading and crocheting.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Memorials may be made to the Seth Hofer Memorial Scholarship Fund or an organization of the donor's choice.  Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .