Judy K. Brutchak's Obituary
Big Rapids Judy Kay Brutchak, 62, of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids. She was born July 2, 1947, in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of Norman and Betty (Martin) Gleim. In 1957, Judy moved with her family to the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids, and graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1965. Judy attended Western Michigan University, graduating from the Executive Secretary Program. In 1969, she married Michael Brutchak, and the couple moved back to Pennsylvania the following year. For 17 years, Judy worked at the Tobyhannah Army Depot as Executive Secretary to various high-ranking officers. Her husband Michael preceded Judy in death in 1981, and she moved to Big Rapids in 1995, where she had lived since. Judy worked for the Professional Dental Associates in Big Rapids. Family was first in Judys life. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing games and participating in school activities with them. Judy enjoyed reading, crocheting, golfing, but especially the family gatherings. Judy is survived by her companion of 28 years, Tom Smithers; 2 daughters, Lisa (Jason) Brutchak-Roggow of Hersey, Kara Brutchak of Big Rapids; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Alex, Mariah, Jake, and Charlie; her sister Shirley Bruskotter of Big Rapids; 2 brothers, Richard (Karla) Gleim of Cresco, PA, Randy (Mary) Gleim of Lakeland, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Judy was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law Jim Bruskotter. Memorial services for Judy will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Pastor Dean Prentiss officiating. Memorial contributions for the Muscular Dystrophy Association may be left in care of the funeral home, where Judys family will greet friends after 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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