2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 18, 1945, in Black River
Falls, Wisconsin, 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 cofounding the well-known 2-for-1 margaritas at Cisco’s in Merrillan — a
detail that made many smile and suited her perfectly.
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