Judith Marie Kelso, 68, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday (November 23, 2013) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of Clyde and Ida (Beckett) Kelley, she was born May 21, 1945 in Peoria, IL. On November 20, 1968 in Peoria, IL, Judith was united in marriage to Ronald James Kelso.

Judith is survived by her husband Ron of 45 years; three sons, Richard Burkhalter, Joe Burkhalter and Ronald Kelso Jr. all of Kirksville, MO; one sister, Betty Blumenstock of Kirksville, MO; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and one sister.

Judith has been cremated and no service will be held.

Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.