Judith “Judy” DeCaire

Judith was born September 28, 1946 in Ladysmith, WI the daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Hink) Steinbach. She was a graduate of the Gilman High School, Class of 1964. Judy married the late Francis DeCaire in 1970 and had resided in Ishpeming since that time.

Judy was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where she had taught in the CCD program. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening especially flowers, along with attending to her yard in the summer months. Judy was a devoted Green Bay Packer Fan. She was most proud of her grandchildren, always enjoying their activities and events.

Survivors include 3 children – Debbie (Dan) Wertanen of Negaunee, Becky (Don) Harju, Beth (Kevin) DeLoughary both of Ishpeming, sister Donna Giordana of Kaukauna, WI, brother Greg (Josie) Steinbach of Gilman, WI, 2 sisters-in-law – Sue (Doug) Perttunen, Karen (Jerry) Tonkin, 4 grandchildren – Cody (Abigail Burke) Harju, Derek DeCaire, Hannah DeLoughary, Dustin Wertanen, many nieces, nephews, and cousins along with special neighbors Bill and Jeannie Cox.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Francis DeCaire on May 23, 2017 and a sister Rita Braun.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00am – 12:00pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ishpeming. A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated at 12:00pm on Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Larry Van Damme to officiate. Inurnment will take place at the Ishpeming Cemetery Columbarium. A luncheon will follow the services in the K/D Hall.

Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren – Cody, Derek, Dustin, and Hannah, and sons-in- law- Dan, Don, and Kevin.

Judy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Daniel Hardie and his staff for his years of dedication and care.

Judy’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.