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Judy Sanders Obituary

SANDERS, Judy Judy Ketchum Sanders died October 25, 2005, late evening, from a homicide at her residence. Judy was born August 11, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. Judy leaves behind her beloved husband of 28 years, Danny Lee Sanders and the Love of Her Life son, Jerome Daniel Sanders. Preceding Judy in death was her father, Earl Duane Ketchum, Sr.; grandfather, Karel Zuidema and grandparents, Silas and Gladys Ketchum. Judy is survived by her mother, Berdena Anne Zuidema Hefty and stepfather, William Alton Bill Hefty of Florida; two brothers, Earl Duane Ketchum, Jr., of Michigan, Wayne L. Ketchum and his wife Connie of Nebraska; a sister, Elizabeth A. LaRue and her husband Terry of Michigan; grandmothers, Lillian Zuidema and Hannah Petersen both of Michigan; four stepbrothers, Bill Hefty, Jr., Walt Hefty, Tom Hefty and Andy Hefty; three stepsisters, Mary Brown and husband Richard, Sue McNutt and husband, Bruce, Ann McElfresh and husband Tom; mother-in-law, Joyce Westhouse and husband Ike of South Carolina; father-in-law, Gerald Sanders of Michigan; sister-in-law, Terri Kowalski and husband Marty; brother-in-law, Scott Sanders and wife Vanessa; many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Judy is also survived by her special friends, Kristi, Mr. Ray, Miss Linda and Joanie. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Friday) afternoon, October 28, 2005 from five until seven o'clock. Chapel Services will be held at Simpson Family Funeral Home, Sheridan, Michigan, Tuesday morning, November 1, 2005 at eleven o'clock. Interment will follow in Sidney Township Cemetery, Sidney, Michigan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the John Ancrum Society (SPCA), 3861 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Oct. 28, 2005.

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Theresa Case

November 2, 2005

Mrs. Judy was a very close family friend, also known as "my other mother". She practically raised my brother and I and she will always be in our hearts and prayers. My condolences go out to her other friends and family, I truly understand how you are feeling in this difficult time. I will always remember her smiling face and the way she used to say "T, you're the daughter I never had, but always wanted". I will miss her more than words can say.

Elizabeth Nelson (Alutiiq)

October 30, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.I am truly sorry to hear about your wife/mother.

Khristine Parrish

October 28, 2005

My thoughts are with you all. Mrs. Judy was the sweetest person I have ever meet. Always smiling and always taking about her son- "Romie." God be with you all. Regards- The Parrishs'

Rachel Case

October 28, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Judy was a very close friend of the family for many years and will be missed.

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