Judy Karpf, of Antigo, died Monday, September 10, 2012 at Bohlman Manor under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 77 years old. She was born on July 24, 1935 in Green Bay, a daughter of John and Verna (Johnson) Nichols. She married Keith Karpf Sr., the couple later divorced.
She was the valedictorian of the 1953 graduating class at Mattoon High School. Mrs. Karpf began her employment as a cook and waitress at Club 77 in Antigo for 10 years before becoming a proof reader for the Antigo Daily Journal. She was a case worker for the Langlade County Department of Social Service, was employed by the City of Antigo general relief and then retired in 2001 from the Langlade County Department of Social Services as an Economic Support Specialist.
She was currently serving on the Langlade County Board of Supervisors. She was a director of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Langlade County and a supporter of the Humane Society.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and flower gardening. She was an Elvis Presley fan, enjoyed traveling and adding items to her many collections.
Survivors include three children, Keith (Kathy) Karpf Jr., Cindy (Richard) Kainz and Timothy (Phyllis) Karpf Sr. all of Antigo; seven grandchildren, Kelly (Mike) Zaves, Kristina Karpf, Savannah (Chris Kujawa) Koszarek, Shantel Koszarek, Timothy (Rachel) Karpf Jr., Travis (Jennie) Karpf and Thomas Karpf; five great-grandchildren, Kyle Esterly, Mason Kujawa, Kaden Karpf, Adelita and Liam Karpf; and her aunt, Rena McAuly, Mattoon.
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Deacon Thomas Hartman officiating. Internment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Mattoon. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
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Judy and I first met due to my research on our shared family and as a result we became friends. We lamented the fact that we had met only recently and I cherished her friendship; she was fun and funny, had a good sense of humor and was a fountain of knowledge about our family connections. I will deeply regret that I could not share my final research with her because she has been such an integral part of the "Johnson Family" story I am pulling together, giving her invaluable input and advice. My sympathy to all of the family on your loss, and on the loss of a really great person and friend for all of us. She will always be missed.
Judy we will miss you! We had good times when the cousins got together for lunch! always enjoyed looking at your many collections.Thank you for sharing your flowers with me! May God be with your family and give them strength during this time of loss.
Judy was like a 3rd grandmother to me, having known her practically as long as my grandparents. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends as she will be missed.
My sympathies to Judy`s family and friends. She gave a lot of herself to serve the community in which she lived.
Enjoyed corresponding with Judy over the last several years. We met a few years ago at the Country Chicken in Antigo and had a good time talking about topics only revelant to ourselves. I believe we were 2nd cousins.
I knew Judy for many years, but did not realize she was your Grandma Tina, so sorry for your families loss, she was a very kind gentle person involved in so many things.
Many of us called her Grandma Judy, even though we weren't grandchildren she took us all in as family. Grandma Judy you will be truly missed. We would like to extend our sympathy to her whole family, you are in our thoughts & prayers. May her wonderful memories get you through this time. Love, Jim & Paula
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