Judith “Judy” Ellen Ganser, 64, of Fox River Grove, died, March 16, 2015, in Barrington.
She was born on September 7, 1950, to Clint and Adeline Keifer in Chicago.
Judy graduated from Fremd High School and Rockford College. Throughout her life she enjoyed traveling, including over 13 cruises. She was an award winning photographer, an accomplished gardener and pilot. Judy loved all kinds of animals, especially her dog Maggie.
Judy is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Frank Ganser; dear step-children, Tracy (Eric) Bradley, Shari (Joey) Cassaro, and Lori Ganser; cherished step-grandchildren, Rylee and Peyton; brother, Ken Keifer; her father, Clint Keifer; sister, Joanne (Gayle) Connley; many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Adeline Keifer.
Memorial visitation will be held from 5-9p.m., Thursday, March 19, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 149 E. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010, where there will be a memorial service held at 6p.m.
Burial will be held privately at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery, Palatine.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Animal House Shelter, 13005 Ernesti Road, Huntley, Il 60142, www.animalhouseshelter.com.