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Judy F. Schmidt

1943 - 2014

Judy F. Schmidt obituary, 1943-2014, Lafayette, IN

BORN

1943

DIED

2014

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Simplicity Funeral Care

1608 Schuyler Avenue

Lafayette, Indiana

Judy Schmidt Obituary

Judy F. (Franks) Schmidt, 71, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital East. Born August 24, 1943 in Dunnbar, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Wiley and Lorretta (Messer) Franks.

Judy married James W. "Jim" Schmidt on July 8, 1961 in Thorntown, IN and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2014. In addition, she is preceded in death by her daughter Susan M. Schmidt. She had worked as a receptionist for Dr. Perry and Dr. Challgren and had owned and operated Victoria's Attic. She enjoyed auctions, flea markets, and collecting and selling antiques. Judy was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a devoted and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Surviving are her children James M. Schmidt (wife, Robin) of Lafayette and Theresa Gellenbeck (husband, Steven) of West Point, sisters Barbara Stevens (husband, Don) and Shirley Martin (husband, Oakey), five grandchildren Vince, Matthew, Cassidy, Jacob Schmidt and Victoria S. Smith (fiancé, Josey) and one great-great-grandson Wyatt R. Chittick.

Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior, Friday, January 9, 2015 at Simplicity Funeral Care, 1608 Schuyler Ave., Lafayette. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Please share online condolences and memories at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com

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Published by Journal & Courier on Jan. 7, 2015.

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Anne Mecklenburg

January 9, 2015

To the family of Judy Schmidt Mike and I wanted to give our condolences on her passing. Both Mike and I was a patient of Dr. Challgren for many years. Know our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Paul Challgren

January 8, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of Judy's untimely passing. She was an exceptional receptionist in our office for 19 years. Judy was always kind, gracious, and friendly, not only to myself and my staff, but especially to our patients. You have my deepest sympathy.

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