Judy Bradac (1944-2022) was a teacher and musician

Judy A. Bradac, 78, of Rockton, taught in the Kinnikinnick School District for over 20 years. She was a longtime member of Rockton United Methodist Church, having played the organ and the piano there for more than 30 years. She was in the Bell Choir for over 25 years. A former member of the Red Hat Society, she enjoyed attending the symphony with her friends.

Judy died Sunday July 17, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital after a brief illness.

Judy was born March 24, 1944 in Marshall, MN, the daughter of Floyd and Adelyne (Harrenga) Wild.  Judy graduated from Marshall High School in 1962, and from the University of Dubuque, earning a bachelors in music and English language.  She received her masters degree in education from National Louis University-Chicago Campus.

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Survivors include her son Adam (Tracey) Bradac and daughter Rebecca (Joe) Starks; granddaughter Aubrey; brothers Denny (Carol) Wild and Lenny (Helen) Wild; several nieces and nephews; and the father of her children Ronald (Debi) Bradac.

Judy was predeceased by her parents and by an infant brother.

Her funeral ceremony will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 West Chapel St., Rockton, IL with Pastor officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of ceremony, Saturday.  Cremation rites will be accorded. Her final resting place will be in Sunset Memorial Garden in Loves Park, IL. Memorials may be given in her honor to Rockton United Methodist Church.