Donna Judd

Judd, Donna

Howell, Michigan

Her Legacy… Donna Jean Judd, 85, passed away September 27, 2025.  She was born on December 11, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Herman Rife and Jennie (Krizanich) Rife. Donna married the love of her life, Lawrence Judd, on July 26, 1958, in Howell, Michigan. She will be remembered as having a magnetic personality and smile that lit up a room.  In her early days, she enjoyed playing softball (pitcher) and was the very first homecoming queen of Fowlerville High School. Donna had many friends wherever she went.  She loved people, going to places, and experiencing life to the fullest.  Donna enjoyed playing euchre, poker and shuffleboard at the Eagles club.  She had a fabulous collection of all things having to do with chickens and roosters. Donna loved to knit dishcloths and give them to family members. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching Detroit Lions football and golf on TV. She was always the favorite, friend, aunt, grandma and neighbor and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Her Family… Donna will be missed by her children, Susan Judd, John (Cheryl) Judd, Keith (Toni) Judd; grandchildren, Alex (Emily) Judd, Georgia Herceg, Erica Judd (Jonas Beehner), Spencer Judd, Sophia Judd; great grandchild, Carmen; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Judd; Son, Chris Judd; Parents; Herman and Jennie Rife; Siblings, Norma Beemer, Ronald Rife, Bill Rife.

Her Farewell… Donna’s family and friends will gather 4:00-7:00 PM, Monday, October 6, 2025 at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, in Fowlerville, Michigan. On Tuesday, the family and friends will gather at 10:00 AM at St. Agnes Church in Fowlerville, Michigan until the time of her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM with Father Nathaniel Sokol. Please leave a message of comfort for Donna’s family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign her guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

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