Service Details
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, with Rev. Michael D. Wolfe officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday from 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church or to Siena Center have been suggested.
Racine – Judith Ann (nee: Nussbaum) Savard, age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of family, on Sunday evening, March 31, 2019 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.
Judy was born in Green Bay, WI on October 14, 1939 to the late Raymond and Agatha (nee: Verhagen) Nussbaum. A 1956 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Alverno College. On September 20, 1969 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Judy was united in marriage with Homer J. Savard, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2016.
Judy devoted her life to serving our community as a Registered Nurse. She cared for patients as an infection- control nurse at St. Mary’s / Wheaton Franciscan / All Saints Medical Center from 1972 until 1991. Following, she compassionately cared for the residents of Ridgewood Care Center from 1991 until she retired in 2010. Judy was a proud & faithful member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church where she was active on the Vocations Committee. She was a member of RING (Retired Involved Nurses Group) and was an active member of the LGBTQ Support Group. Outside of nursing, Judy was an avid reader and enjoyed sending greeting cards & writing letters to family & friends. Always thinking of others, she frequently visited those who needed cheering up & was always able to put a smile on their face. Above all, Judy loved spending time with her entire family.
Surviving are her children, Robert (Lois) Savard, Carol (Edward) Ziesemer and Homer (Julie) Savard; grandchildren, Joe (Emily) Savard, Benjamin (Julia) Savard, Alexander Savard, Christina (Mark) Shen, Annie (Nikki) Klitzke; and Amy Ziesemer; great-grandchildren, John Gabriel, Evagrace, Amelia, Simon, Elizabeth, Marie, Joshua, Lucy, Maxwell and Cordelia; brother Mark (Debbie) Nussbaum; sister, Janice Giallourakis; sisters-in-law, Julie Nussbaum and Kay Nussbaum; nieces, nephews, other dear relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Judy was preceded in death by brothers, Roger and Bill Nussbaum; and brother-in-law, Michael Giallourakis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, with Rev. Michael D. Wolfe officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday from 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church or to Siena Center have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Froedtert Hospital, Ascension All Saints Hospital (3rd Floor), devoted neighbors & friends for the support given in Judy’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Lillian Boykin says
I will miss you Judy May God Bless my condolences to the family
Taylor's says
My sincere condolences to Colstons family. May you find comfort from the promise at John 6:40 knowing your loved one is in God’s memory. My heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time.
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. Many of us have experienced the death of a loved one. But we have hope at John 5:28, 29 where it says that those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus’ voice and come out. Yes, in the near future we will see our loved ones again resurrected back to life in perfect health. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.
Sheila M. Robinson says
It is with great sorrow that I am sending my condolences on your recent loss. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, I and would like to share a scripture that has benefited me and many people in time of grief. God reassures us of something wonderful in the Bible at Acts 24:15. It says, “There is going to be a resurrection.” Along with God’s promise to us at Revelation 21:3, 4 of sorrow, death, and pain being done away with permanently.
It is my hope that this bit of information is of comfort to you. Please be sure to find further information regarding the resurrection at: JW.ORG
May God be with you.
Mark & Debra Thomas says
My heart is so heavy right now. I just found out about Judy’s passing today. Please accept our condolences. Judy showed by example not only how to be a good nurse, but to be a good, kind & selfless human being. I have all fond memories of her & Homer who loved visiting us in the Northwoods. I wish I would have had the chance to say goodbye. See you on the other side my friend.