Judith Ann Comstock

Judith Ann Comstock

Judith Ann Comstock, 80, of Merrillan, passed away suddenly Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 18, 1945, in Black River Falls, WI, the daughter of Gloria and Cyrus Comstock.

Judy is survived by her brother, Bill (Barb) Comstock, and her sister, Joanne Johnson; her children, Tony Palchik, Tammy Palchik, David Hayes (Brenda) and Lori Booth (Tony); and her stepchildren, Jenny Dwyer (Amanda) and Charlotte Henderson (Gary). She is also survived by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. She held a special place in her heart for her pets, Missy, Zena and Wilbur.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her parents; her brother, John Comstock; her brother-in-law, Marvin Johnson; her brother-in-law, Ray Berg; her late husband, Carrel Hayes; and her grandson, Brock Palchik. Judy’s sister, Jean Berg, is also deeply missed. Their lifelong bond was strong, and the closeness of their passing reflects the love they shared.

Judy graduated from Alma Center High School in 1964 and later retired from the Belvidere Chrysler Assembly Plant. She enjoyed arts and crafts with her United Methodist Women’s Group, traveling with her sister, Joanne, in search of the best garage sales and flea market finds, and tending to her flowers and garden. She worked at Comstock Strawberries and enjoyed going to church. She also took pride in staying active and was part of SilverSneakers. Known for her lively spirit, Judy was also proudly credited with co-founding the well-known 2-for-1 margaritas at Cisco’s in Merrillan — a detail that made many smile and suited her perfectly.