Judith Ann Opolka

September 4, 1951 - January 10, 2019

NORWAY- Judith A. Opolka age 67 of Norway, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Dickinson Co. Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, MI. She was born on September 4, 1951 in Norway, the daughter of the late Joseph and Geraldine (Cronick) Zychowski. Judy graduated from Norway High School in 1969. She married John Opolka on November 11, 1972. Judy worked for Norway Gravure, Superior Equipment, Dairy Queen, Walmart and lastly she started her favorite job as a full-time babysitter for her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Barbara’s Church, loved planting her flowers and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, enjoyed her monthly breakfast get together with her friends and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Judy is survived by her husband John; daughter Julie (Mike) Falk of Norway; grandchildren Michael, Anna and Joey Falk; sisters Ada Schwamlien of Vulcan, Rita (Edward) Rozine of Vulcan, Kay (Terry) Backlund of Vulcan and Denice (Richard) Westcott of Vulcan; brother-in-law Jack Palmcook of Norway; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Diane Palmcook and brother-in-law Robert Schwamlien, Sr. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 15 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Norway. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis officiating. Interment will be held in the spring at the Norway Township Cemetery.