Judith L. Robinette

Judith Lynn Robinette, 83, of Charleston, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:34 am Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL.

A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden in Freeport, IL. Arrangements are by Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Willow Breeze Hospice House and mailed to Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

Judy was born on December 20, 1942, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Avis (Johnson) Schultz. She graduated from Freeport High School, home of the Freeport Pretzels, in the Class of 1960. She worked as a school bus driver for both Shelbyville and Charleston school districts. Judy later worked as a developmental trainer and bus driver at CCAR Industries in Charleston. She found joy in nature, spending time outdoors and watching the birds. Most of all, Judy loved spending time with her family.

Judy is survived by her children, Karey Roberts and husband Brett of Shelbyville, IL, Stuart Myers and wife JoAnne of Charleston, IL, and Mat Swatzell and wife Angela of Orlando, FL; sister, Kathy Roush and husband Larry of Cicero, IN; four grandchildren, Jennifer Gray (R.P.), Tyler Roberts (Meghan), Kevin Myers, and Kate Esser; and three great grandchildren, Andie Gray, Briggs Gray, and Emma Roberts.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Larry Shultz.