Judith Ann Kirby's obituary , Passed away on March 26, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan

Judith Ann Kirby

June 1, 1938 - March 26, 2026 (87 years old)

Traverse City, Michigan

Judith Ann Kirby's obituary , Passed away on March 26, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan

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Judith Ann Kirby

June 1, 1938 - March 26, 2026 (87 years old)

Traverse City, Michigan

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The memory of Judith Ann Kirby of Traverse City, Michigan, who passed away on March 26, 2026 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Judith Ann Kirby to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Dean Rockafellow and Dorothy Ellen Rockafellow (Bryan); her husband Dick; her daughter Dru Ellen Orbeck; her sisters, Gail Kolanowski and Ellen Kay Guy; and her brother-in-law Jim Kirby (Sharon).

She is survived by: her children, Laurie Jo Perry (Tony) of Grand Blanc, MI, Richard "Rick" Kirby of Traverse City, MI and David James Kirby of Fayetteville; and her stepbrother John Doughty. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.

In honor of Judy's lifelong dedication to the medical field, memorial donations may be made to the Hurley Foundation at Hurley School of Nursing (Memo: Nursing Education and Professional Development), One Hurley Plaza, Flint, MI 48503.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home



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305 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI 49684

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305 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI 49684

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