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Judith "Judy" (Delson) Geleerd-Kitzes Obituary
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Judith "Judy" (Delson) Geleerd-Kitzes

April 1, 1940 - January 11, 2026

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Judith "Judy" (Delson) Geleerd-Kitzes Obituary

Judith Delson Geleerd-Kitzes - "Judy" was a force of nature - a true lady in every sense of the word and matriarch of her family. Daughter of the late Eugene and Mickey Delson and brother of Danny Delson, Judy was the beloved and cherished wife of Guy Geleerd for over 35 years who passed in 1996 and then blessed to find Joe Kitzes for 10+ years as his beloved and cherished wife until he passed in 2010. Loving mother of Guy, Jr (Lauren), Jamie/Jake (Jen) and Julie and Greg Moss; adored by her grandchildren Max, Judd, Maddy, Jake, Jr., Jadie, Savannah, Ben, Daniel, Aaron, Tybie, Gabe and Eli, as well as the entire Kitzes family; loving sister-in-law of Zoie Geleerd; beloved aunt of Janie and Billy; and dear friend to many some going back over 75 years. Judy was the first woman president of North Shore Congregation Israel, teacher, master bridge player, regular at Ravinia Festival, golfer, tennis player, avid shopper, and Mickey Mouse's biggest fan. Judy’s was a beautiful life well lived – may her memory be for a blessing, L’dor va dor. Funeral Services Tuesday 11AM at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe IL. Internment Shalom Memorial Park. Family and friends who will not attend the services can watch them on Judy’s webpage at www.NTFunerals.com live, or any time after the funeral. To honor Judy's life donations can be made to The V Foundation for Cancer Research https://donate.v.org.  Arrangements entrusted to Ner Tamid Funerals, 847-504-7336

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Judith Delson Geleerd-Kitzes - "Judy" was a force of nature - a true lady in every sense of the word and matriarch of her family. Daughter of the late Eugene and Mickey Delson and brother of Danny Delson, Judy was the beloved and cherished wife of Guy Geleerd for over 35 years who passed in 1996 and then blessed to find Joe Kitzes for 10+

Events

Funeral Service

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

11:00 am

North Shore Congregation Israel

1185 Sheridan Road Glencoe, IL 60022

Shiva

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

North Shore Congregation Israel

1185 Sheridan Road Glencoe, IL 60022