Judith C. Hollenbeck

OREGON, IL ~ Judith Carol Martin Hollenbeck, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center of Oregon, IL with her loving daughters by her side.  Judy was born on March 27, 1945, in Oregon, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Voss) Martin. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1963. Always loving learning, Judy returned to school as an adult to become a Registered Nurse. She graduated from Sauk Valley College in 1985. She loved collecting Old Glory and Oregon memorabilia. Judy leaves a legacy of laughter, love, and many unforgettable memories.

Judy is survived by her two daughters Kathleen Groenhagen, Oregon, IL and Susan (Michael) Maddox, Hawthorn Woods, IL. Her five grandchildren are Emily (Tate) Truit, Yukon, OK; Daniel (Morgan) Groenhagen, Oregon, IL; Bryce Maddox, Hawthorn Woods, IL; Jonathan Groenhagen, Oregon, IL; and Sarah Groenhagen, Urbana, IL, and great-granddaughter, Brinlee Groenhagen. She is also survived by her brothers, Bill Martin, Glenn (Toni Hughes) Martin, Wes (Tammy) Martin, and Jerry (Donna) Martin, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Judy was preceeded in death by her parents, Robert and Pauline Martin; brothers Richard Martin, Russell Martin, and Emmitt Martin; sister Barbara, her husband James Kirchner, Ruby Schier, and sister-in-law Lynn Martin.

The family would like to thank the Oregon Living and Rehabilitation staff for the wonderful care and friendship they have provided through the years.

A visitation will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Oregon, IL.  A funeral service led by her daughters will take place beginning at 11:00 AM at the Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Oregon, IL. Following the services at the funeral home Judith will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery of Oregon, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Oregon Living and Rehabilitation, Oregon Fire Protection District, or Serenity Hospice and Home.