Lidia Judith Juarez-Alba, 37, of DeKalb died Friday, June 9, 2017.

She was born September 25, 1979 to Jose J. Alba and Lidia Alba (Gaytan-Diaz De Leon). Judy was a graduate of the DeKalb High School and earned her Bachelor's of Science degree at Kaplan University.

Judy was a faithful member of the Church of St. Mary in Sycamore. She was always volunteering her time and talent to the church and school. She was a loving and supportive mother to her children who showed continued encouragement and support to them.

She was employed as a Human Services Case worker at the State of Illinois Department of Human Services for over 8 years.

Survivors include her children, Santana Luna Juarez and Zoey Luna Juarez; her parents, Jose and Lidia Alba; one brother, Jose (Melinda) Alba, Jr.; her maternal grandmother, Francisca Diaz; her nieces and nephew, Josie, Addie and JT; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of very dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jose Gaytan; and her paternal grandparents, Epifanio and Raquel Alba.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 16th from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 PM.

Her funeral mass will be on Saturday, June 17th at 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St., Sycamore, IL., with Fr. Paul Lipinski officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Sycamore.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Resource Bank (for the benefit of Santana and Zoey Juarez) or to GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/3xd1shc).

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