Judith A. Hoffer

DEFOREST - Judith (Judy) Hoffer. age 77, passed away Monday, June 21st, at her home in DeForest, Wisconsin, surrounded by family and friends.  She was born on November 16th, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Janet Hegg and James O'Connor.  Janet later married William (Bud) Clark who raised Judy as his own.  Judy married Jerry R. Hoffer on April 15th, 1961.  They later divorced, but remained close. Judy worked at F.W. Means, Madison Kipp and Jerry's Place for 30 years before she retired.  She enjoyed hosting her backyard parties, Holidays, and gambling trips with her friends. There wasn't anyone she met that she didn't make friends with.  She was a mom and grandma to all of her kids and grandkids' friends.  She cared about everyone and would help anyone.  Judy loved to dance (even on a pedestal table). Her favorite saying was, "I'm not going anywhere, I haven't pissed enough people off yet!" Judy is survived by her children:  Lisa Evonovich of Gullport, MS, Linda (John) Lyste of DeForest, WI, and James Hoffer of DeForest, WI. Her sister: Kathleen (Kitty) Clausen and Bill Kahl Sr. of Barneveld, WI. Her grandchildren:  Jessie Evonovich, Cassie (Amber) Evonovich, Michael Evonovich (April Sickinger), Candis (Tyrone) Simmonds, Brian Doughty (Chastity Stanila), Brandon Doughty (Brenda Arndt Evertsen), Kristy (Michael) Estes, Rikki Hansen (Eric Cianciolo), Jerry R. Hoffer II, Kimberly (Tim) Laughlin, and Jamie (Chad) Gamer.     Her great grandchildren:  Sierra, Brooke, McKenzie, Mylee, Ryan, Caden, Peyton, Natalie, Jiavona, Shadae, Jocelyn, Hayden, Neveah, Alexia, Wesley, Olivia, Amelia and Micah.  Her great great grandchildren:  Korleon and Kyngstin. She is preceded in death by her parents:  Janet and William (Bud) Clark.  Her sister:  Patricia (Pat) Brudos.  Her brothers:  Thomas O'Connor, John O'Connor, and James O'Connor.  Her grandson:  Chad Eric Hansen. A special thank you to SSM Health Hospice, Rikki Hansen and Jessie Evonovich for their care.  And to her dear best friends Lynn Kosinski and Judy Stormer. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  BROKEN CHAIN We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. -Ron Tranmer All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services of Madison is assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at www.866allfaiths.com.