Judy Karen Hardwick, age 78, of Gladstone passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Judy was born June 12, 1945 in Salem, Illinois. She worked as a waitress for Grandma’s Place and The Pantry Restaurant and volunteered as a Foster Grandparent with the Rapid River Schools for many years. She was a member of the Rapid River Congregational Church and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading and playing cards. She was caring and giving, always made everyone feel welcome and loved to laugh.
Judy is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Bruce) Tatrow of Garden, Barbra (Mike) LaCosse of Gladstone and Beverly (David) Lippold of Rapid River, grandchildren, Samantha (Mike) Love, Perry Tatrow, Michael Micheau, Bryce Lippold, Mason Lippold, David LaCosse and Jacob LaCosse, great grandchildren, Michael and Bruce Love, siblings, Ray (Kathy) Gibbons, Sue (Dan) Benesch and Neil Gibbons, niece, Lisa Hall and numerous other family members.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sandra Jo Hardwick, sisters, Joy Hall and Marulyn Stoecker and step-mother, Marge Winkler.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 27 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 PM. A luncheon will follow at the Gladstone American Legion. Judy will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.
Paul Schram - Rapid River, MI
RIP Grandma Judy. You were a good friend.
Rachal Gustafson - Rapid River, MI
Sending strength and peace to your family. Grandma Judy brought smiles and hugs to the children in the classrooms in which she worked. She was a great help to all the staff. Rapid River was lucky to have her there all those years.
Lynn Marie DENEAU - Gladstone, MI
To all the girls. I am so sorry of your moms passing. I was not able to attend with the hours of visitation. She was a long time friend of my mom Barb and I will miss her.
Vernetta Wachsman - Cleveland, OH
Judy, rest in the arms of the lord
Love Vernetta