Judy Elaine Kopaska Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Judy Elaine Kopaska (Guthrie Center, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Judy Elaine left this world on January 10, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Hallie "Hal" Kinman and Genevieve Marie Kinman (Hayes). She is survived by: her significant other Larry Kopaska; her daughters, Mechiel Kalbach (Kurt) of Chattahoochee, FL, Melinda Jorgensen (Monte) of Guthrie Center, IA and Melissa Kopaska of Rogers, AR; her grandchildren, Michaela Kinman (Tyler), Madisyn Wasson (Ross) and McKlain Jorgensen; her great grandchildren, Addy, Layton Kinman, Kroy and Lyla Wasson; her sisters, Diana Jens and Janice Ticknor (Veryl); her sister-in-law Andrea Brubaker (Steve); her in-laws, Arnold and Lois Kopaska; her brother-in-law Carl Jens; and her niece Cathy Sadler. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church (405 Prairie St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115). A memorial service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Homestead Activities Fund to continue supporting the community she held dear.
