Judith Ann (Fischer) Burda, life-long resident of River Grove, died peacefully at home on April 1, 2025. She was 86.After experiencing her first symptom on Feb. 10 and then being diagnosed with cancer a week later, Judy made the gutsy call to forgo aggressive treatment for her illness. Her exact words to her oncologist were, “I’ve lived a great life. Why do I want to feel crappy just to live until 87?”Judy was preceded in death by Bernard “Ben” Burda, her husband of 31 years; her parents, Oland and Lorainne Fischer; and her sister, Bonnie Leonard. Extended prayers to the recent passings of her niece Kathy (Dale) Neinas and nephew Bob (Angie) Burda. Extended prayers also to Patricia Powderly, Judy’s cousin, who passed in 2009.Judy is survived by her two children, David (Jeanne) Burda and Deborah Burda; three grandchildren, Alexandra (Matthew Dudak) Burda, Benjamin Burda and Jefferson Burda; and her youngest sister, Linda (John) DeMayo Bechtold.Judy also is survived by many nieces and n