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Judith Kuppinger Obituary

Vidovich Judith Ann Kuppinger (formerly Vidovich, nee Pivarnik) passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, in Royal Oak, Michigan, surrounded by her family.

Born in Whiting, Indiana, Judith graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in 1957 and went on to work for the Standard Oil Company. In 1959, Judith married George R. Vidovich (Munster, IN), and remained together for nearly 30 years until his passing in 1989.

In 1995, Judith married John L Kuppinger (Highland, IN) and remained together until his passing in 1998.

Judith is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Donald Steffes (Beverly Hills, MI), son and daughter-in-law, Tod and Angela Vidovich (Noblesville, IN), grandchildren Andrew G. Steffes (Royal Oak, MI), Rachel M. Steffes (Kansas City, MO), Melissa L. Vidovich, and Amanda Vidovich, and niece Nancy Petro (Meadville, PA).

Judith is preceded in death by her father, George Pivarnik; mother, Elizabeth Pivarnik (nee Kujawa); sister, Betty Lou Petro; brother-in-law, Raymond Petro; George R. Vidovich, John L. Kuppinger, and nephew, Philip Petro.

Tribute gifts can be made to Beaumont Health Foundation/Hospice at www.beaumont.org/giving
Published by The Times from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2023.

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Mary Lynn Terwilliger

July 13, 2023

Chris & family
I am so sorry for your loss. Big Judy, as Jonathan called her, was the sweetest most thoughtful and loving person. She was my favorite "Aunt." All my love to you all.

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