Judith Ann Droski, 83, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away at 12:48 a.m., on April 18, 2023, at the IU Health White Memorial Hospital, of Monticello, Indiana.
Judith was born on January 6, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Ruth Ann (Peters) Battistella.
On October 4, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, she married Larry J. Droski; he died October 30, 2010.
Judy Had lived in the Monticello area since 2001.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 24, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. (EDT) until 8:00 p.m. (EDT) at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) conducted by Deacon Michael Booth of the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Funeral Mass will be held Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 543 S. Main St., Monticello, IN 47960 with the Father Chris Miller of the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Officiating.
Burial will follow the funeral mass on Tuseday, April 25, 2023, in the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Judy was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She was a 1958 graduate of Jones Commercial High School of Chicago, Illinois. Judy had worked for H&R Block for 38 years. She loved spending their summers in Monticello, Indiana, retiring and moving here permanently in 2001. Judy and her late husband also fostered several kids over the years. She was member of the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana. Judy was a member of the Red Hat Society and volunteered at the old White County Memorial Hospital. Judy and Larry loved to travel and always talked about the great trip to Alaska. She was a huge Elvis fan. Judy was an amazing cook and loved baking. She was an Avid Cubs fan. Judy especially loved spending time with her family.
Memorials may be given to the family to help offset the unexpected passing of Judy's Son Steven. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home 6368 E US 24, Monticello, Indiana C/O Droski Family Memorial.
Judy is survived by her,
Children,
Michael L. Droski of Monticello, Indiana,
Colette R. (husband Bob) Criste of Monticello, Indiana,
Brian J. (Companion Rebecca) Droski of Monticello, Indiana, and
Lauren (husband Bob) Ryan of St. John, Indiana;
Grandchildren,
Rebecca Sabo,
Jennifer Augenstine,
Michaelene Droski,
Courtney Burkett,
Amanda Criste,
Brendan Ryan,
Danielle Droski,
Matt Ryan,
Nick Droski,
Travis Combs,
Allison Princell, and
Nolan Princell;
Great Grandchildren,
Mia,
Hannah Augenstine,
Blake,
Madelynn,
Darius,
Abbie,
Brailee,
Austin and Noah,
Aspyn,
Legacy, and
Evanelle;
Judy is preceded in death by her,
Parents,
John and Ruth Ann (Peters) Battistella
Husband,
Larry J. Droski;
Son,
Steven L. Droski;
Grandson,
Timothy R. Criste;
Brother,
John A. Battistella;
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.