"We were very sad to hear of your loss - Judy will be missed - we will hold her memory in our hearts. The many happy times we've shared together have added so much joy to our lives. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time."
In loving memory of
Judith A. O'keefe
November 22, 1940 - May 27, 2012
Judith A. O'Keefe, 71, Green Bay, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2012, at a local hospital. She was born on Nov. 22, 1940, in Green Bay, to Robert and Mildred Johnson. On October 26, 1963, she married Jerome O'Keefe. Judi always put everybody's needs first before her own. She enjoyed spending time up north at the lake with her family and always liked watching birds. Especially cardinals, as they gave her comfort knowing her daughter Kim was close by. She enjoyed her grandchildrens activities and interests. She was a loving, nurturing wife, mother, and friend.
Survivors include her husband, Jerome; two daughters, Michelle (Chris) Zirbel and Kelly (Terry) VandenPlas; son-in-law, Mike Monahan; all of Green Bay; grandchildren, Jarod and Morgan Zirbel, Kayla VandenPlas, Meghan and Macie Monahan. Judi was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Monahan and her brother, Ronald Johnson.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Friday, June 1, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 2270 S. Oneida Street, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7 p.m. with the Rev. John Harper officiating. Entombment will take place in Fort Howard Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Judith's name. The family would like to thank Bellin Hospital's ICU for the special care and concern they provided.
Tributes
"Jerry-my deepest sympathy and condolences; we all had a lot of good times together."
"Jerry and Family, Please know you are all in our prayers. We're sorry we won't be able to attend services for Judy. Our Love and Sympathy, Dick and Janet Marquardt and Family"
"Please accept our deepest symphathy for your loss. Sorry we are unable to attend tonight's service."
"Jerry and OKeefe family, please accept my deepest sympathy, it saddens me to learn of Judy's passing. I wish the best to all the family. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland "
"Jerry and family, We want to offer our condolences at this sad time. Will be praying for you and your family. Jim/Lana Stauber"
"Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Judy was an example to all of what matters most in life. We will miss her. "
"What a special lady and friend. I will miss her big smile and friendship"