Julie Ortgies Raak

My name is Judy Poppe Swift, was a first cousin of Laura Ortgies. We lived on a neighboring farm to Laura and Alvin when Julie was born. My cousin Marlene Poppe and I used to babysit with her and her sister, Ruth - not Johnny and Richard - they were too ornery!! I watched Julie grow up with admiration for all her endeavors, and was always amazed at how much she looked, acted and sounded like her mother , Laura. To her family - you are blessed with great heritage. May your memories give...

Julie and I went thru Grade School, Middle School and High School together and thanks to the help of the Alphabet we were always pictured side by side. When the occasion presented itself last year at the all-class reunion we made it happen again. I couldn't have been happier to be next to one of the best friends I ever had ! She was smart, fun and loyal and I will miss her dearly. Kids, Your Mom and Dad were precious gems that need to be remembered as the best of the best and I know the...