Judith Kelpsas Obituary

Dear Dave and family--- Judy will always be in my memory as a pretty little blond haired cousin at holiday gatherings at Grandma and Grandpa Kubaitis' house. (I helped Grandpa,mainly as a go-fer, remodel the upstairs into one of the first homes for Uncle Al and Aunt Fran and their family.)Another memory is when Judy and a girl friend were working in a peace corps type program in Newark ,NJ and came to visit us by train in Murray Hill,NJ. We were all amazed at what she was going through to help people. Thats the kind of person she was, and we sympathize with your loss. God Bless--

Bill Repp

I remember Judy at Amy and Jason's wedding out on the dance floor...Sheryl Crow's "All I Wanna Do Is Have Some Fun" came on and she exclaimed, "I LOVE THIS SONG!!" and we all danced around like crazy in a circle. I know that her love and her passion for life live on in her children: Amy and Tim. Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you both, to Dave, and to the entire family. You continue to be in our prayers.

Judy Sudy, as we called her in high school, was amazingly gifted. She was creative, motivated, funny and generous. She will be missed by all of us that knew her and prayed for daily. My condolences to the family.

Memories I will always have include the time Aunt Judy and Uncle Dave took me to the top of the Sears Tower for the first time, the Museum of Broadcast Communications and other neat field trips as a kid. She always went out the way to do something unique for me.

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss of Judy. My memories of this wonderful woman go back to our days at the Mount, and then forward to delightful images of high tea at a creativity retreat. The depth of your grief at her passing can only be surpassed by the breadth of the love she gave so abundantly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Kelpsas Family:

Though we did not know each other we are related through Bill Repp(my father). My heart felt condolences go out to you all in this time of loss. Sister Betty said it best...great joy as well as great sorrow. We are all very lucky to have had a person as special as Judy in our family.



Sincerely, Larry & family

Judy's knowledge, insight and most of all her love - will always be remembered and cherished.

Dear Kelpsas Family,

Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Although I didn't know your mother very well, the integrity, love, passion for life, intellect and joy that is expressed in and through Tim speak loudly and profoundly as to what an amazing woman she must have been.

Hang onto the precious memories that you enjoyed together, and let them sustain you in the difficult days and nights ahead.

Dear Dave, Tim and Amy,

We were all so blessed to have had such a loving woman in our lives!!! There is no better way to honor her spirit than to live as full and healthy a life as we can. I will remember her for many things; but, especially for how deeply she cared about people, especially children.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Marianne Dunlap

Dave,



My heart went out to you when I saw your grief during Judy's funeral. I can well appreciate your great loss at this time. But Judy imparted her love for you and Amy & Tim during her final days, by caring so much about what you all would do after her passing. I hope the memory of her caring and her love will remain with you forever, and though its absence may intensify your grief, the memory of her everlasting love for you should also carry you forward.



You were blessed by a thoughtful and caring wife...and she by an equally thoughtful and caring husband.

Dear Judy's family, You don't know me, but Judy was my counselor for a year and a half a long time ago. I will never forget her quiet, peaceful kindness and her support. I only found about her death when I heard her being prayed for at Ascension, and I was just so shocked to know such a wonderful person was gone. I will always appreciate everything she did for me and know that she is at peace and with God. My prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Pat Martin

My heart goes out to the family and friends of such an amazing woman. She was truly a gift from above, she will be missed. May she rest in peace.

Dear Kelpsas Family,



My sympathy and caring go to you at this time. Judy was a blessing in my life when I needed help. May her precious soul rest in peace. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.



Sincerely, Noreen Jasinski

Dear David, Tim, and Amy,



Judy was always a support to many. Her support to Alcuin Montessori and the many lives she touched there was indeed special. I want to express my sympathy to all of you.

Dear Family,

We all have tears in our hearts losing Judy, so young and so special.As Jim Krotzer said to Aunt Carol,being part of a big loving family brings great joys but also great sorrows. This is one of them. The Holy Child Sisters and I are praying for each of you that your faith is great enough to accept this parting knowing that Judy will never suffer again and is enjoying Heaven with Aunt Frances. My love goes out to you all.

Two occasions especially come to mind: the night I was invited by Judy and Amy to come along for the bridal gown fitting. Afterwards we went for coffee and had so much fun and laughter. The other vivid picture of Judy is dancing the slide with her sisters to the song "Electric Avenue" at the wedding. As I told Amy, I heard that song on the radio the week before Judy's passing and again this week.

And then there was Christmas before last, Judy and I were sitting at he kitchen table and she tried teaching me to fold the origami crane. (Mine turned out to be more like a turkey)

We remember her as gracious, welcoming, warmhearted, loving and happy, and we are grateful to have had her touch our lives, she will be missed...

It's hard to put your feelings into words, they seem so inadequate...

In loving memory, Ingrid and Carl

Judy represented warmth, love and compassion. I can remember even being a little girl, totally in awe of this remarkable woman. I was honored to have her as my god mother. I loved her, will always cherish her memories and will see her spirit live on in Dave, Tim, Amy, Josie and Erica. Love Renee Louis

Dear Dave,



I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your children over the passing of your wife. I am sorry for your loss, and hope that you and your family are doing well.



While I am sure things won't be the same, I do wish you and your family only the best in the time ahead.



Sincerely,



Mike Briggs

Bretford

Our neighbor and friend of 19 years. Judy's warmth from the day we moved into the neighborhood made us feel welcome. We will miss her and think of her every time we play Trivial Pursuit (a block party tradition, at which she excelled).



Love, Tom and Lynn

Although I have not seen or talked to my cousin Judy for such a long time, I have such fond memories of us as children on Grandma and Grandpa's farm. All the family gatherings when we were kids.



My prayers and thoughts are with her family and my Uncle Al.



Your cousin Joyce

I recall the first time Jen and I met Tim's parents. After the get-together, on the way home, Jen said that Tim's mom was such a genuinely wonderful and warm person. That is how we will always remember her. Our prayers and blessings go out to everyone in the family.

My Love, Thoughts and Prayers are with you my family. Judy's warm smile will be etched in my heart, with cherished memories forever.

Thank you to my colleagues at LKQ Corporation, on behalf of Judy's family, for your thoughts, prayers, and donation to the ALS Foundation.

All of those who loved Judy are in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful woman! May God bless you as you grieve her loss and strengthen you as you show the kind of love that Judy did to others; that kind of inspiration goes on forever...

Deepest sympathy for the loss of a truly exceptional woman, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and a wonderful counselor.

May Judy rest in peace.

Condolences to the family.

We were with her, holding her. It was very peaceful, and we took our time to respect ourselves, and to celebrate her life without any urgency to start arrangements. We stayed with her until the orange morning sun broke over the horizon, and now she will be with us always.