Judy Suzanne Stanko
May 20, 1940 - January 23, 2022
Judy Suzanne Stanko, a longtime resident of New Baltimore, MI, died peacefully on January 23, 2022. She was 81 years old. Judy is survived by her daughter Beth and son in law Jim Adelsperger. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years Stephen Stanko, her brother Brian Bricker, and her parents Eleanor and Warren Bricker. Judy was born on May 20, 1940. She graduated from Anchor Bay High School in 1958 and went on to attend Eastern Michigan University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1962 and a Master of Arts degree in 1966. Her area of focus was elementary education and she taught at Fraser Elementary School for several years. In addition to her family, Judy was passionate about many things. Sports: her favorites were baseball and football with the University of Michigan football rising above all others. Animals: the deer, birds, and squirrels that frequented her back yard, but the most important animals were her fur baby cats. Nature: walking in the woods on a beautiful fall day or watching the waters of Anchor Bay and the St Clair River to spot a passing freighter. Per Judy’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. As an expression of remembrance, memorial contributions may be made to her favorite charities: Best Friends (bestfriends.org/donate/memory) or Alley Cat Allies (alleycat.org/more-ways-to-give-3/pay-tribute).
Judy Suzanne Stanko, a longtime resident of New Baltimore, MI, died peacefully on January 23, 2022. She was 81 years old. Judy is survived by her daughter Beth and son in law Jim Adelsperger. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31... View Obituary & Service Information