Judith Claire Bauer, of Niles
Dec. 15, 1936-Aug. 13, 2019
Niles Daily Star, Published 8:11 am Monday, August 19, 2019
Dec. 15, 1936 — Aug. 13 2019
Judith Claire Bauer, 82, of Niles, died at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, with family gathered around her bedside at her home following a challenging illness.
She was born on Dec. 15, 1936, in Niles, to Oscar and Clara (Fetke) Timm. She graduated from Niles High School and was employed in the offices of the National-Standard Corporation for many years. As staffing was reduced at N-S, she moved to the office at Niles High School, and later to the office at Cedar Lane School. Students approached her years later remembering her encouragement and support. She was a lifelong resident of Niles.
Judith was a member of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Niles and a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority and particularly enjoyed the fellowship of both groups. She also enjoyed the fellowship — and the competitive enthusiasm, and the intellectual acuity expected — of her bridge club. She was a great fan and supporter of all activities of the Niles Community Schools.
Whichever event that Judith was attending, she was perfectly attired and accessorized, but most importantly with a great smile and sparkle in her eye, ready to encourage all around her.
On June 23, 1962, at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Niles, she married Monte E. Bauer with whom she shared the 38th anniversary of their wedding prior to his death on Sept. 18, 2000.
Surviving family includes their children, Janell Bauer, of Niles, and Blake (& Cheryl) Bauer, of Buchanan; granddaughters, Sydney, Jordan and Hayden; and Judith’s sister, Georgiana Miars, of Niles, and several nieces and nephews.
The Memorial Mass for Judith Bauer will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 207 S. Lincoln Ave., Niles, by the Rev. Christian Johnston assisted by Deacon Roger Gregorski. Committal Rites will follow at the graveside in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday at the church, beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St., Niles. Contributions in memory of Judith may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL, 60601; alz.org. Online condolences may be left at: halbritterwickens.com.