Judy L. Reese

Judy L. Reese obituary, Muskegon, MI

Judy L. Reese

Judy Reese Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shoreline Memorial Services - Muskegon on Nov. 8, 2025.

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Judy L. Reese, age 69 was born in Muskegon on February 17, 1956, to the late Douglas and Wilma O'Dell and passed away on November 5, 2025. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Roxanne and Sally (Pete). Judy is survived by her husband of 26 years, Bill Reese; children, Joann (Tony Szot) Pierce, Ronald Lyle (Ginny) Kolbe Jr., Newell (Melissa) Kolbe and Sherri Kingsley; eleven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Shannah, Kaylee, Noah, James, Hayden, Elizabeth, Kassidy, Dakayla, and Dashayla; siblings, Bob (Barb) O'Dell, Skip (Tammy) Siel, Nora (Mickey) Scanlon, and Hazel Hale.
Judy enjoyed spending time outdoors especially camping and loved fishing. She was proud of her Irish heritage often volunteering at the Irish Music Festivals in September each year. Judy and Bill held strong family value opening their doors to help others when the need arose. According to her wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Whitlow's Banquet Hall located at 4610 Airline Road from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Arrangements by Shoreline Memorial Services -- Muskegon Chapel -- (231)-722-5050
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