Judy Ann Letsch

Judy Ann Letsch, 62, of South Haven, formerly of Stevensville, went to be with the Lord after fighting a long battle with MS, on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at her home surrounded by her husband and daughter. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Kibbie Christian Reformed Church, 00479 CR 687, South Haven, MI with Rev. Ken Kruithoff & Rev. Gerritt Haagsma officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd., Holland, MI 49423. Those wishing to sign Judy’s Memory Book online may do so at HYPERLINK “http://www.starks-menchinger.com” www.starks-menchinger.com. Judy was born April 18, 1949 in South Haven to Judson S. & Pearl (Orzechowski) Bailey. On December 18, 1971, she married Robert Letsch in Benton Harbor. Judy was employed at Everett Piano in South Haven from 1971-1975. She left to become a mother and was able to stay home to raise her daughter. She was a member of Kibbie Christian Reformed Church. In the early 80’s she was an active volunteer with the Michigan Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Benton Harbor, from which she received the Outstanding Service Award from 1982-1985. In her free time, Judy enjoyed flower gardening, painting and spending time with her granddaughters. Judy is survived by her loving and devoted husband Robert; her daughter Jennifer (Jimmy) Young of Stevensville; and two granddaughters-Audrey & Emma Young. She was preceded in death by her parents. She will be greatly missed by her family.