Judy Ward
July 6th, 1941 - August 17th, 2024
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Judy's Obituary
Judy A. Ward, age 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at home.
Judy was born on July 6, 1941 to Joseph and Angela (Colassco) Bulkowski in Ironwood, MI. Judy married Kenneth Ward in Buchanan on September 2, 1960, and the two spent 64 wonderful years together.
Judy was an extremely talented crafter and enjoyed painting, sewing, and making Cabbage Patch dolls and Care Bears for her grandchildren. She was a skilled cook as well, making delicious meals from her Italian roots. Judy and Ken enjoyed traveling across the United States together and their weekly Wednesday trips to the casinos. Most of all, Judy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma.
Judy will always be remembered by her husband, Kenneth Ward Sr; children, Colleen (Ron) Geurink, Kenneth (Stacy) Ward Jr, Christopher (Michelle) Ward, and Jason (Jackie) Ward; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and brother, Joseph Bulkowski Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents. A special thanks to Judy’s granddaughter, Nurse Jessica Ritchie, for going above and beyond with the extraordinary care given to Judy in her final weeks.
Per Judy’s wishes, a private family burial will take place. Arrangements by Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085.
Judy was born on July 6, 1941 to Joseph and Angela (Colassco) Bulkowski in Ironwood, MI. Judy married Kenneth Ward in Buchanan on September 2, 1960, and the two spent 64 wonderful years together.
Judy was an extremely talented crafter and enjoyed painting, sewing, and making Cabbage Patch dolls and Care Bears for her grandchildren. She was a skilled cook as well, making delicious meals from her Italian roots. Judy and Ken enjoyed traveling across the United States together and their weekly Wednesday trips to the casinos. Most of all, Judy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma.
Judy will always be remembered by her husband, Kenneth Ward Sr; children, Colleen (Ron) Geurink, Kenneth (Stacy) Ward Jr, Christopher (Michelle) Ward, and Jason (Jackie) Ward; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and brother, Joseph Bulkowski Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents. A special thanks to Judy’s granddaughter, Nurse Jessica Ritchie, for going above and beyond with the extraordinary care given to Judy in her final weeks.
Per Judy’s wishes, a private family burial will take place. Arrangements by Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085.
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