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Judith "Judy" Karen Rann

HARRISBURG - Judith "Judy" Karen Rann, 73, passed away at 8:43 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, at her residence.

Judy was born Sept. 18, 1943, in Harrisburg to the late Julius and Marjorie (Gunter) Bona, and she was raised in Galatia. She married Charles W. Rann in 1961, and he preceded her in death in 1997.

Judy was a business teacher for 34 years; 32 years were with Harrisburg High School. She had a bachelor's and master's degree from SIU and was a 50-year member, past president and two-time Provence Chair of Delta Theta Tau Sorority. She was past president of Southern Illinois Business Education Association, longtime member and past president of Saline County College Club, longtime bowling league participant, and a past member of several professional and civic organizations.

Survivors include one son, Mike Rann of Carterville; sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Ron Ozment of Harrisburg; two nieces, Veronica and Valerie Ozment of Harrisburg; cousin and spouse, Jim and Sally Courtney and family of Greensboro, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Frances Puckett; and many, many great friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Charles, she was preceded in death by an infant son; sister-in-law, Kathleen Walls; and brother-in-law, Herman Puckett.

Memorials services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg with the Rev. John Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, and 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Galatia New Life Church, Harrisburg High School Booster Club or the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family through the obituary page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.