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Ila Mae Judd

1939 - 2025

Ila Mae Judd obituary, 1939-2025, Milaca, MN

BORN

1939

DIED

2025

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Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home - Milaca

260 Central Avenue South

Milaca, Minnesota

Ila Judd Obituary

Ila Mae Judd, age 85, of Milaca, passed away July 1, 2025, at the Milaca Elim Nursing Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Brennyville, with the Rev. Matthew Langager officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. July 15 at Brennyville Church. Arrangements by Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home-Milaca.

Ila Mae Judd was born July 15, 1939, in Lakin Township, Morrison County, to Leo and Mae (Kujawa) Brenny. She was one of 14 children. She married Maurice Judd Aug. 19, 1958, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Brennyville, and the couple had four daughters. Most important to Ila was her family and the special times spent with her four daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with her many friends that she would hang out with. To her, that meant a life well lived.

Ila loved cooking for her family at family events. She was also a quilter and quilted with the Brennyville ladies at the church. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting in her spare time and making things for everyone.

She is survived by her children, Jacquelyn Lee, Jody Meyer (Bill), Gail Cain and Gwen Flaata (Greg); brothers and sisters, Leo Brenny (Judy), Severin Brenny (Carol), Laurell Brenny, Gertie Ronning and Maggie Novak (Chuck); sisters-in-law, Georgiann Brenny and Joane Rhoda; grandchildren, August, Amber, Heather, Trista, Jason, Jasmine, Tiffaney, Cassandra and Taylor; and great-grandchildren, Parker K, Haven, Emmalyn, Parker Z, Lilly, Eva, Camden, Avery, Raelynn, Owen and Jace.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Maurice; sisters, Rita, Madonna and Mary; brothers, Roger, Mark, Jim, Eugene and Wilfred; sisters-in-law, Ramona Brenny, Arlette Brenny, Jane Brenny, Betty Brenny and Betty Motschke; brothers-in-law, Marvin Ronning and Harry Rhoda; son-in-law, Mark Lee.

Ila will be remembered for her kind heart, bright smile, generosity and unwavering love for her family. She will be deeply missed by all.

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Published by Benton County News from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Ila Judd

Jul

15

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

16454 125th Avenue Northeast, Foley, MN 56329

Jul

15

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Cathoic Church

16454 125th Avenue Northeast, Foley, MN 56329

Funeral services provided by:

Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home - Milaca

260 Central Avenue South, Milaca, MN 56353

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