Service Details
Her funeral service will be held in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 728 Villa Street, on Tuesday, January 7th, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Nathan Pope officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday, January 6th, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and in the church on Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. A private burial will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
The family is very grateful for the excellent care and kindness she received at All Saints Hospital, especially Doctors Boren and Ghouri, and Select Specialty Hospital.
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In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to Cops N Kids Reading Center, the Racine Public Library or Racine Lutheran High School.
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Judith A. Maranger, 79, passed away in the Select Specialty Hospital, Milwaukee, on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. She was born in Racine on November 14, 1940, the daughter of the late George E. and Leone I. (nee: Zierk) Hillerud.
Mrs. Maranger was a 1958 graduate of Racine Lutheran High School. On September 19, 1959, in First Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to George A. Maranger, and they celebrated their 60th anniversary last September. They met at the J.I. Case Clausen Works and went to the Wisconsin State Fair on their first date. She had been employed by Racine Lutheran High School for over 13 years, retiring in 1989 to become a full-time care giver for her grandchildren. In March of 2001 she became Administrative Assistant to Julia Burney Witherspoon at Cops N Kids Reading Center, retiring in February of 2009.
Mrs. Maranger was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Home and School Society, the Mission Society, the Ladies Aid Society, and sang in the church choir for 13 years. Mrs. Maranger was awarded a Life Membership to the Jaycettes, and served as President, Treasurer, State Director, and Parliamentarian. She was President of the Inner Wheel Club of Racine, where she also served as Editor. The Marangers have hosted seven foreign exchange students, including Chantale Thiboutot.
Surviving are her loving husband, George; their daughters, Debra Maranger-Menk, and Darcy (Steven) Mohr, all of Racine; four grandchildren, Martha (Jake) Menk-Odencrantz of Colorado, Jacob Mohr of Racine, Jeffrey Menk of Ann Arbor, and Colin Mohr of Racine; great-granddaughter, Madeline Joana Odencrantz; sister-in-law, Dorothy Hillerud, nephew Bob (Jan) Hillerud, of Yorkville, IL, and Rick (Reta) Hillerud, of Oswego, IL. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Maranger was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bob Menk and brother, Donald Hillerud.
Julia Witherspoon says
Words cannot express the love and appreciation I feel for Judy inside of my heart.
You rest now Judy, no more pain.
The work you have done is right now speaking for you!
I will always love you,
Mary Ann Dolister says
Dear George and family,
Much sympathy is extended to you. I will always remember Judy’s friendship over the years and even staying in touch since I moved to NC in 1979. You’ve lost a lovely person and my prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Dolister
Pauline G. Mitchell says
My condolences to the Maranger Family on the death of Judith. I remember Judith so well from Inner Wheel of West Racine years ago. She always had a pleasingly calm manner.
Rest in peace, Judith.
Diane and Richard Rognsvoog says
Our condolences to your family. Judy was a sweet warm person. She always had a smile for me before I’d go off to class at Lutheran High.
Kathryn Scheer says
My deepest condolences to Judy’s family. I had the pleasure of being a student helper in the office at Racine Lutheran High school when she worked in the office. She always was a happy influence on me and I enjoyed being with her.
Ben Schimm says
To Debbie — my thoughts and prayers with you, dear friend and fellow-worker. I pray that God grant you comfort and a sense of peace during this time of grief. Your mother can hear Jesus’s words “Well done, good and faithful servant,” as she enters relief and joy in his arms. God bless you and your family always.
Joe and Barb Caminiti says
Dear George and family,
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. We will continue to pray that God comfort each of you through this difficult time.
Friends from the West Racine Kiwanis,
Joe and Barb
Joe and Barb Caminiti says
Dear George and family,
Our deepest sympathy to each of you. Please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Your friends from the West Racine Kiwanis,
Joe and Barb