JUDY RENEE KEMPAINEN

Judy Renee Kempainen, 53, of Trenary, died Saturday morning, November 5, 2016, at her home. She was born December 4, 1962, in Washington, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Lindsay and Mary (Jock) Varner and was raised there. Judy worked as a court reporter in Florida. She then moved to the Chatham, Trenary, Traunik area in 1990 and worked for the Alger and Delta County Friend of the Court. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, watching movies and playing computer games. She is survived and loved by her sons, Matthew Kempainen of Green Bay, WI and Karl Kempainen of Sheboygan, WI; love of her life, Dale Wilbee of Trenary; grandchildren, Austin Kempainen of Sheboygan, WI, Anna Kempainen of Green Bay, WI, Shaelyn Kempainen of Green Bay, WI, Levi Kempainen of Sheboygan, WI and Cayden Penberthy of Sheboygan; siblings, Lori Dews, Raymond Varner, Lindsay Varner II, Paula Moss and Donna Varner; special aunt & uncle, Ralph and Anna Marie Lincavage; and many nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in the Limestone Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Pastor Ted Jolls officiat...[more]

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. A luncheon will follow the service at 3 p.m at the Trenary Tavern. The Canale & Pennock Funeral Service in Ishpeming is assisting in her services where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com