Judy Marie Ball's Obituary
Judy Marie Ball, age 74, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at home after a brief illness. She was born July 27, 1948, in Muskegon, MI, to Edward and Nathella (Holbrook) Dykema. On September 12, 1997, she married Alfred Ball Jr., and he preceded her in death on May 31, 2023.
Judy enjoyed crocheting and spending time in the garden. She loved tubing down the Muskegon River, except when she had to go under a bridge. She also appreciated her Friday night ritual of playing scratch off tickets and going out for dinner.
Judy will be missed by her children, Tami (Bryan) Huntsman, Morey (Sonja) Dykema, Larry Smith Jr., Janet (David) Scheel and Timothy (Ashlea) Smith; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; brother, Don Dykema; sisters, Patti Barnes, and Becky Hylek; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, Alfred, she was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Chuck Dykema; and sister, Susie Dykema.
Per her wishes, no services will be held. In honor of Judy, please consider MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS to the Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven. Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be serving the Ball family. To share special memories with the family and sign the online guestbook, please visit http://www.sytsemafh.com.
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