Service Details
The Service celebrating Judy’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00PM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:00PM until the time of service. Private family interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, where Judy and Tom will be together again.
Judith Marie Ryan (nee: Hegeman), age 86, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Judy was born in Racine on October 2, 1938 to the late Henry and LaVerne (nee: Welfel) Hegeman. She attended Horlick High School. On May 11, 1957, Judy was united in marriage with Thomas Ryan, who preceded her in death on November 13, 2023. She was employed for many years as a retail associate/cashier. Among her interests, Judy was an avid fan of all the Wisconsin teams, especially the Green Bay Packers, attending many of their games over the years; she enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, going up north to Gordon, WI, and trying her luck at the casino; cherished going to lunch with the Hegeman family members every 2nd Wednesday of the month; and was a card “shark” especially when it came to playing Skipbo.
Surviving are her sons, Rodney and Richard (Donna Bueno); grandchildren, Shana, Jeremy, Robert, Cassandra and Cayla; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Gail Black; nephews, Scott and Jason; niece, Susan; special friend, Cookie; other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Tom, and her parents, Henry and LaVerne, Judy was preceded in death by her son, Randall “Randy”; in laws, Ralph and Dagny Ryan; granddaughters, Rebecca and Rachel; brothers, Henry “Dough Boy” and Danny; and sister, Ginger.
Laura Knudsen says
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Judy for PT.
John and Christine Zielinski says
Dear Judy,
It was a pleasure to meet you many years ago when I became your neighbor. You came over asking if I wanted to play cards and taught me how to play Skipbo. Many days when I would be there I would spend time with you and Cookie playing cards.. the one thing she taught me is to be tough with my moves. I spent time with the family when the Green Bay Packers game was on also. I am so happy to say I saw and sat with Judy on the Monday before she passed. She was so happy to see John and me. I was able to tell her about the future wedding of Julie and show her pictures of the engagement. I shared that Kimmy graduated and showed her pictures of the ceremony.. I told her and Josie & Tyler and their life too along with pictures. I saw how she wanted to play cards that day but she was just so tired.. I told her that I’d be back soon and we’d play cards then. Judy has a special place in my heart. She welcomed me with open arms. I would many time make my Special Apple Pancakes and Soup to bring them over because I knew how much she liked them. Finally, I will forever remember and love you 🥰 . Every time I play Skipbo you will be looking down and smiling.
Diane M. Cobb says
Loved playing cards with her and just enjoying the fresh air. She went easy on me always. My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends of Judy.
Heidi says
Lay easy Aunt Judy. Praying for the family.
Anonymous says
Rip Judy, your were a amazing woman
Bernard Kaplan says
Rick,
Just found out about your mother. Sorry for your loss. Sorry I missed the service. God’s blessings to you and your family.
Sincerely, Bernie Kaplan
Matt and Rita Andis says
Our sincere sympathy to Judy’s family. She was a wonderful gal.