Judith A. French's Obituary
Mrs. Judith A. French, age 81, passed away in Muskegon, Michigan on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was born in Muskegon on October 11, 1944 to Henry and Alice (Breuker) Brezinski. Judy married Larry French on September 26, 1964, and they shared 61 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in November 2025. She was employed at JCPenney for 20 years prior to her retirement in 1999. Judy enjoyed crocheting, reading, and putting together puzzles. She especially loved traveling with Larry to northern Michigan, with Mackinaw City holding a special place in her heart. Most importantly, Judy cherished her family and took great joy in spending time with her granddaughters. Judy is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl (Charles Jr.) Gehlen, and Wendy (Kevin) Pollock; granddaughters, Allyson (Jake) Elick, Taylor Pollock, and Andrea Pollock; great-granddaughter, Avery; and three sisters, Joyce Dunham, Elsa Beale, and Kathy (Robert) Brown. In addition to her husband, Larry, Judy was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Donald Brezinski. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Judy and Larry will be held from 1-3 PM Friday, June 12, 2026 at The Point Events Center, 1655 W. Norton Ave., Norton Shores, MI 49441. She will be laid to rest, next to her husband, at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. You may sign her online guestbook at https://www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444.
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