Judith A. "Judy" Vanisko

Judith A. “Judy” Vanisko

Age 79, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, with her loving husband at her side.

Born January 21,1947 in Joliet, Judy was the daughter of Wilfred and Margaret (née Weiler) Rhode.

She was a graduate of Lemont Grade School and Lemont High School (Class of 1965). She married John M. “Buzz” Vanisko on December 29, 2001, in Hope Lutheran Church, eventually settling in their home in Plainfield.

Judy was employed at Spectrum Eye Institute and retired after 20 years of dedicated service.

In her spare moments, Judy found joy in arranging flowers, crafting ornaments, and lovingly decorating their home for Christmas. She had a special affection for butterflies and treasured the many keepsakes that featured them.

Judy and Buzz shared countless happy moments together, from their road trips across the country to their Sunday afternoons spent exploring and taking in the sights.

She always found joy and happiness in life and will be truly missed.

Survivors include her loving husband of 24 years, John M. “Buzz” Vanisko; her son, Thomas (Jackie Elliott) White; sister-in-law, Joan (the late Bill) Gerl, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, especially Nancy Segatto, Donna Cooper and Judy (the late Bud) Oswald; friend, Barb Bierd, and canine companion, Buddy.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Margaret Rhode; brothers, Robert Rhode and Dennis Rhode, and father and mother-in-law, John and Alice Vanisko.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435.

A prayer service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Judy will be laid to rest beside her parents at Mount Vernon Estates Cemetery, Lemont.

Preferred memorials in Judy’s name may be made in care of Bristol Hospice Care: https://britsolhospice.com.

Relatives and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.PleseFuneralservices.com.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the genuine care and direction of Kenneth A. Plese, in Joliet, IL 815-735-2125.